How to Replace an Amana Dryer Belt

When your dryer does not tumble, it could be that the belt has become worn. With time, the belt will wear out, and when that happens it is not able to make the drum tumble. In this article you will learn how to replace your own Amana dryer belt with just a little time. You will save lots of money not having to call a repairman to fix the job for you. You will also have a good feeling knowing you fixed your dryer yourself.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Screwdriver
• Amana dryer belt

1. Disconnect the power source from the dryer. You can unplug from the wall outlet, remove the fuse from the fuse box or flip the breaker in the panel box.

2. Pull off the front panel of the dryer. Remove the screw in each corner at the bottom of the dryer's front panel. Lift up the front panel until the two clips at the top disengage. Remove the two screws that are found beneath it at the corners to remove the cabinet top.

3. Remove the belt by releasing the tension applied by the movable idler pulley wheel. The belt loops over the drum, under the idler pulley wheel and then around the motor's drive pulley.

4. Discard the used belt. It is fine to just throw it in the trash.

5. Install the new belt by pushing in on the idler pulley arm. Make sure the new belt is placed flat along the exterior of the drum.

6. Replace the screws back into the dryer's front panel. Screw them in tightly so that the panel will not fall off or jiggle loose.

7. Reconnect the power source back to your dryer. Either plug it back in or flip the switch in the breaker box.

Tips & Warnings

• Check out your idler pulley wheel as you are replacing the belt because the pulley wheels tend to wear at the same rate as the belt. It may need to be replaced.
• Keep the screws you remove in a safe place so they don't get misplaced.