April 19, 2023

Laundry Center: Why won't my laundry center dryer tumble?

If the dryer motor runs but the drum doesn't turn, a broken dryer drive belt, weak drive motor or binding drum seals could be the problem.

First, unplug the laundry center and check the dryer drive belt. Replace the drive belt if it's worn or broken.

If the belt is okay, spin the dryer drum manually to check for binding. If damaged drum seals prevent the drum from spinning, replace the drum seals.

If the drum spins okay and the drive belt is good, then you may need to replace the drive motor because it's too weak to spin the drum.

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THESE REPAIRS MAY HELP SOLVE YOUR LAUNDRY CENTER PROBLEM

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Replace the laundry center dryer drive belt

The dryer drive belt transfers rotation from the drive motor to the dryer drum. If the drive belt breaks, the motor runs but the drum won't move. If the dryer drive belt is broken or damaged, replace it.

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How to replace a laundry center dryer drive belt

When a laundry center dryer drum won't turn, the dryer drive belt could be broken. This step-by-step repair guide and video explain how to replace a laundry center dryer drive belt.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less

Most common symptoms to help you fix your laundry centers

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Main causes: bad lid switch or lid lock, drive motor failure, broken motor coupler, bad timer, faulty electronic control…

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Main causes: clogged drain system, blocked drain hose, bad drain pump…

Main causes: broken lid switch or lid lock, faulty drive motor, drain system problem, broken drive system components…

Most common repair guides to help fix your laundry centers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your laundry center.

How to replace a laundry center washer drive motor

How to replace a laundry center washer drive motor

If the motor doesn’t run, you can replace it in less than an hour.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace a laundry center washer snubber ring

How to replace a laundry center washer snubber ring

If the washer tub bangs the cabinet during the spin cycle even though the load is balanced, you might need to replace th…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a laundry center washer timer

How to replace a laundry center washer timer

If the washer doesn't fill, spin or drain, the timer could be the problem. …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your laundry centers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your laundry center.

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