How To Replace a Dryer Belt (Whirlpool-Style Dryers)

Dryer runs but the drum won't turn? The belt is broken. Here's the complete dryer belt replacement on a Whirlpool-style dryer — first clip to final test run. This repair covers Estate, Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Conservator, Crosley, Kenmore, and any dryer built on the Whirlpool platform. I walk through full disassembly, show how to inspect the motor pulley and idler pulley for damage while you're in there, clean the motor with compressed air, route the new belt correctly, and get the drum spinning again. In this video: — How to use a putty knife to release the top cabinet clips on a Whirlpool-style dryer — Disassembly sequence from top panel to drum removal — How to inspect the motor pulley and idler pulley — what wear looks like — How to clean the motor vanes and coils with compressed air while you have access — Correct belt routing around the drum, motor pulley, and idler pulley — Reassembly and test run to confirm the repair — Works on Estate, Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Conservator, Crosley, and Kenmore dryers ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro — Identifying a Whirlpool-Style Dryer 2:37 Disassembly — Putty Knife & Top Clips 3:16 Inspecting the Motor Pulley & Idler Pulley 5:24 Cleaning the Motor with Compressed Air 11:43 New Belt Routing & Drum Reinstall 12:43 Front Panel Reassembly 13:35 Test Run & Reconnecting the Door Switch 21:13 Shop Dogs — Little Browny & Walley 23:52 Wrap-Up ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🛒 DRYER BELT & REPAIR PARTS ON AMAZON As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase through my links. Whirlpool Dryer Belt (341241) → https://www.amazon.com/s?k=whirlpool+... Whirlpool Dryer Noise Repair Kit (4392065) → https://www.amazon.com/s?k=whirlpool+... Dryer Idler Pulley → https://www.amazon.com/s?k=whirlpool+... 🔗 Browse My Full Amazon Parts & Tools Store → https://www.amazon.com/shop/harperkno... ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📚 Repair Guides, Diagnostic Manuals & Shop Tool Plans: https://harperknowles.gumroad.com ☕ Support the Channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... 📞 Need a repair in Central Louisiana? Harper & Knowles Washing Machine & Dryer Repair (337) 831-6757 — Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4 PM harperandknowles.com 📬 Mail: Harper & Knowles | 303 W. 6th Ave. | Oakdale, LA 71463 #DryerBelt #WhirlpoolDryer #DryerRepair #DrumWontTurn #DryerBeltReplacement #ApplianceRepair #DIYRepair #HarperAndKnowles