Home Appliances

Although the Maytag dryer is a dependable appliance, parts will fail over time. The most commonly replaced part on any dryer is the dryer belt. The belt is routed around the drum and the motor....

A screw drive garage door opener is one of the three standard types of automatic openers. The other two types are chain drive and belt drive. Since safety and security features remain the same...

If your vacuum cleaner's beater bar has stopped spinning, then it's time to replace the belt. Replacing the belt on a Dirt Devil Dynamite is extremely easy, and the only tool required is a...

If your washer is squealing or the tub has ceased to turn, the belt probably needs to be replaced. The washer does not have to be moved for this repair because the belt can be accessed from the...

There is nothing more frustrating than finding your clothes still damp or soaking wet after an hour in the dryer. The good news: Most dryer malfunctions are easy to figure out and repair. A lack...

When the belt needs to be replaced or the rear drum rollers need adjusting, it is necessary to remove the drum from the Amana dryer. During the course of working on the dryer, it can be forgotten...

When you start to notice that your Dirt Devil vacuum cleaner is not up to par, you may be tempted to throw it out and buy a new one. Before putting your old vacuum out with the trash, try...

Owners of Maytag Neptune dryers know the reliability of the appliance. As with other appliances, parts will wear out over time on the Maytag Neptune dryer. The most often replaced part on any...

Tension is applied to the Maytag dryer belt with an idler arm assembly. When the idler arm is defective, the belt will be loose or wear out and break prematurely. Learn how to replace a Maytag...

The Maytag Neptune is a reliable appliance and great addition to any home. Parts will fail on from time to time on all appliances including the Maytag Neptune washer. The most often replaced part...

The idler pulley assembly keeps tension on a dryer belt. If the pulley freezes up, the belt starts to burn and break. When the idler pulley assembly is weak, the belt will become loose. Once you...

The drum on the Maytag Neptune dryer is rotated by the motor with a belt. If the belt is stretched or broken, the drum will not rotate as it should. You can learn how to replace the belt on a...

When the Maytag washer is not agitating properly or there is a plastic burning smell, it may be time to replace the pump belt. The pump belt on a Maytag washer is positioned between the motor and...

For more than 130 years, Bissell Homecare, Inc., has produced a wide variety of floor- and carpet-cleaning products designed for easy cleaning, as well as simple unit cleanup and...

Frigidaire makes combo washer/dryer units for residential use. These one-piece laundry centers are appropriately sized for apartment dwellers who want the convenience of in-house laundry but don't...

The Kenmore dryer works by using a belt to spin the drum. When the belt becomes stretched or broken, the drum will not spin and the clothes will not get dry. Replace the belt and you can have the...

Even though washing machines are usually reliable pieces of equipment, there may come a time when you have to replace the pump drive belt on a Whirlpool washing machine. I want to guide you...

The Maytag Neptune dryer belt will wear out just as any other appliance part will. Unlike other dryers, however, you don't have to remove the tumbler to replace the belt on this model. Once you...

If your washer belt is loose or broken, it will need to be replaced. Replacement belts are available at appliance-repair stores. When replacing the drive belt, the washer will have to be laid down...

The Dirt Devil Envision is an upright vacuum cleaner with a roller brush powered by an electric motor and rubber drive belt. When the belt wears out or breaks, the roller cannot pick up dust and...

The drum of a dryer is rotated by the motor and drum belt. Over time the dryer drum belt can become stretched or even break. This is when you are going to want to know how to change a dryer drum...

Front load washers are convenient and easy to use. They offer the convenience of extra capacity and tend to wash clothes a little better than their top loading counterparts. Sometimes, however,...

When your dryer stops working even though the motor still runs, it usually means the belt has broken. Instead of rushing off to call a repairman, you can easily fix it yourself. Make sure you know...

GE electric stand-alone dryers tend to have the same problems as many other brands: bad belts, heating problems and various noises. All of these problems require a similar approach for diagnosis...

If your dryer's drum isn't turning, the problem is mostly likely a broken belt, also known as the drive belt. You may hear a loud banging noise before it stops turning completely, or it may simply...

When changing the dryer belt on a Maytag dryer it is necessary to remove the dryer tumbler. The belt is installed over the tumbler and then onto the motor pulley. Once you know how to remove the...

Bissell makes vacuum cleaners for allergen control and basic household cleaning. Styles include uprights, cyclonic bagless vacuums with see-through collection chambers, and heavy-duty and...

A common problem among washing machines is a tub that won't spin. Whether it only turns slightly or won't turn at all, the washing machine is useless if the tub doesn't work. Often the problem is...

When the motor is running but the dryer drum is not tumbling, chances are you have a broken or stretched dryer pulley belt. Whirlpool owners need to know how to replace a pulley belt on theirdryer...

Because vacuum cleaners take a lot of wear and tear, replacement of the agitator belt is a necessity. Over time, the vacuum seems to lose power and takes much more time and more passes to pick up...

One of the most common Maytag dryer parts that needs replacement is the drum belt. Most appliance repair shops will have a replacement to fit your dryer, and installing a new belt isn't difficult....

Dryers are a convenience tool for most Americans. They save us time and energy. It is more feasible for most of us to put clothes in the dryer rather than go outside to hang them on clothesline....

Dryers are an excellent way to save time on drying clothes. Because the alternative method is to put the clothes on a clothesline, people use their dryers regularly. Over time, the dryer will...

The Bissell PowerSteamer can save you a lot of money on carpet care. Instead of paying a company to steam clean your carpet, you can do it at home. The PowerSteamer, like most appliances, requires...

The Hoover self-propelled bagless vacuum is officially called the Wind Tunnel. Because the vacuum is self-propelled, it has two belts. One is for the brush roll and the other is for the...

The Panasonic MCV7315 is the entry-level model in the Panasonic MCV 7-series of upright vacuums. This line also includes the MCV7335 and the MCV7355. The operating instructions are the same for...

The tub on a GE front loading washing machine is turned by a grooved belt that transfers the rotary motion of the washer's motor to the tub drive pulley. If error codes such as E45 or E49 appear...

Shark brand vacuums are built and sold by Euro-Pro, a leader in household cleaning technologies. Shark vacuums are bagless, eliminating the need to change a messy vacuum bag, however, Shark Vacs...

Steps required to maintain a Rainbow vacuum cleaner are as out-of-the-ordinary as is the vacuum cleaner itself. Though the Rainbow models use a bowl of water for trapping debris rather than a...

Pro-Form makes two kinds of treadmills: One that requires maintenance and one that is manufactured to be maintenance-free. Before you attempt any kind of routine maintenance, check with your...

A high pitched squeal coming from your Maytag dryer is a sign of a loose belt. Unlike a belt in your car, the Maytag dryer belt cannot be tightened. To tighten a belt on a Maytag dryer you will...

When the dryer motor is running but the drum is not rotating you either have a broken or loose dryer belt. Once you know how to replace the drum belt on a dryer, you will have your dryer running...

Kenmore washing machines are reliable appliances. However just like with anything else, parts wear out or break. When the washer does not spin it will be necessary to diagnose what part needs to...

If your dryer is not functioning properly, there's no need to call a repairman right away. The problem may be small enough for you to fix yourself, saving both money and time. While not all...

Dirt Devil manufactures a line of lightweight vacuum cleaners, including upright models that use a drive belt to propel the roller brush. When the drive belt breaks or stretches until worn out,...

Instructions on how to change the belt on a model BM1393 central vacuum power nozzle.

How to change the belt on any Sweep n Groom central vacuum power nozzle model.

If the drum is not rotating on your Admiral dryer or the unit is making noises during the drying cycle, you may need to replace the drive belt. Performing the repair work yourself is not difficult...

A clothes dryer repair is probably one of the easier appliance repairs that a homeowner can perform himself. If the dryer runs but doesn't tumble the clothes or if the dryer makes a distinctive...

The belt on a Hoover upright drives the vacuum cleaner's roller brush, which picks up dirt, dust and debris. If the belt breaks, the Hoover will have a hard time picking up anything that can be...