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Dryer motor runs but drum does not rotate — failed idler pulley no longer maintains belt tension, causing the belt to slip off or go slack.
Loud squealing, squeaking, or grinding sound during operation caused by worn or seized pulley bearing with insufficient lubrication.
Dryer powers on but drum fails to begin tumbling due to pulley wheel that has stopped spinning freely on its shaft.
Drive belt wears out abnormally fast or breaks repeatedly because a stiff or wobbling idler pulley creates uneven friction on the belt.
Clothes take multiple cycles to dry because the drum intermittently loses rotation speed when the pulley fails to keep consistent belt tension.
💡 Pro Tip: Is Your Idler Pulley the Problem?
Your part is likely the culprit if you notice any of the following:
⚠️ Dryer drum won't spin or tumble even though the motor runs
⚠️ Loud squealing, squeaking, or thumping noise coming from inside the dryer
⚠️ Drive belt wearing out prematurely and needing frequent replacement
⚠️ Extended drying times or clothes not drying fully in a normal cycle
🔍 Diagnosis Tip: Manually rotate the drum by hand with the dryer unplugged. If you hear grinding or the drum moves with excessive resistance, the idler pulley bearing has likely failed. The shaft deteriorates over time, causing the wheel to stop spinning freely — a classic sign this part needs replacement.
📦 What's in the Box
✅ 1× Dryer Idler Pulley Wheel with Integrated Metallic Bearing (2-3/16" dia. × 3/4"W, Black/Beige Plastic)
✅ 1× Tri-Ring Retainer
✅ 1× Mounting Washer
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