



The motor pulley transfers rotational power from the drive motor to the drum belt. A cracked, worn, or broken pulley causes the belt to slip or detach entirely, resulting in a drum that won't spin during any cycle.
A worn pulley edge or grooves cut into the pulley surface by the belt cause abnormal squealing, grinding, or belt-slipping noises emanating from inside the dryer cabinet during operation.
A cracked or grooved motor pulley creates sharp contact points that shred or burn the drive belt prematurely. If your belt failed repeatedly, inspect and replace the pulley — it is often the root cause.
Loose mounting bolts on a wobbling pulley cause the belt to engage and disengage erratically, producing a clunking sound and causing the drum to rotate only intermittently during the drying cycle.
💡 Pro Tip: Is Your Motor Pulley the Culprit?
Your part is likely the culprit if you notice any of the following:
⚠️ Dryer drum fails to spin or tumble clothes during any cycle
⚠️ Persistent squealing, grinding, or belt-slipping noise from inside the dryer
⚠️ Drum rotates intermittently and makes a clunking sound
⚠️ Belt appears shredded, burned, or worn — often caused by a grooved or cracked pulley edge
🔍 Diagnosis tip: With the dryer unplugged, remove the front or back panel and visually inspect the motor pulley. Look for cracks along the pulley rim, grooves worn into the belt surface, or wobble caused by a loose set bolt. A bad pulley is the #1 silent cause of belt failure — always replace the pulley when you replace the belt.
📦 What's in the Box
✅ 1× W10837625 Dryer Motor Pulley #27 (aftermarket replacement)
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