Maytag Dryer drum not turning
Common reasons your Maytag Dryer drum not turning
The most common reasons your Maytag dryer drum is not turning are a broken belt idler, a worn drum belt, or a failed motor.
32% of the time it's the
Belt Idler
23% of the time it's the
Drum Belt
9% of the time it's the
Motor
36% of the time it's the
Something else
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Most common repairs needed to fix a Maytag dryer
Belt Idler Replacement
A dryer that won't turn or tumble could have a worn or broken belt idler assembly. The idler keeps tension on the drive belt to spin the dryer drum. Many idler assemblies have a pulley wheel that spins and helps tension the drive belt. When the wheel or the pulley wears out, the idler is no longer able to hold tension on the belt and the drum won't spin. If your dryer drum won't turn, have a Sears Home Services Repair Technician visit your home and fix the problem.
Drum Belt Replacement
When your dryer is not turning, a worn or broken drum belt could be causing the problem. The drum belt wraps around the dryer drum and connects to the drive motor pulley. The drive motor rotates the belt to spin the drum. Over time, the drum belt becomes worn and can break, so the drum won't rotate. Have a Sears Home Services Technician check your dryer and replace the drum belt if it's worn or broken.
Motor Replacement
If your dryer is not tumbling or spinning, a failed motor could be the cause. The drive motor spins the pulley that drives the drum belt. If the drive motor fails, the belt is unable to rotate the drum. The dryer also may not start if the drive motor fails. If you suspect your dryer drive motor is bad, a Sears Home Services technician should check the motor and replace it if needed.
What to expect when you experience a Maytag dryer drum not turning issue
How is the dryer drum not turning issue fixed?
Correcting most dryer drum not turning issues involves replacing the icemaker assembly, water valve, or PCB. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for a dryer drum not turning problem
When a dryer drum is not turning, it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts, we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dryer failures.
What to look out for with a dryer drum not turning diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dryer problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
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Additional possible Maytag dryer symptoms you may experience
- Maytag dryer won't turn off
- Maytag dryer won't heat up
- Maytag dryer vibrates
- Maytag dryer stopped working
- Maytag dryer not working
- Maytag dryer not turning on
- Maytag dryer not starting
- Maytag dryer not spinning
- Maytag dryer not heating
- Maytag dryer not drying
- Maytag dryer not draining
- Maytag dryer noisy
- Maytag dryer no power
- Maytag dryer no heat
- Maytag dryer makes noise when tumbling
- Maytag dryer light not working
- Maytag dryer leaking water
- Maytag dryer drum roller replacement
- Maytag dryer door not closing
- Maytag dryer display not working
- Maytag dryer burning smell