Change the V-belt on the dryer

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If the V-belt is torn from the dryer, the device can no longer be used temporarily. So you don't need to buy a new one right away. Because repairs are cheaper than buying a new one. And this repair can be done easily by a layperson.

The dryer runs again with a new V-belt.
The dryer runs again with a new V-belt.

What you need:

  • New wedge straps
  • screwdriver

The dryer fan belt is torn

  • The V-belt drives the engine dryer to allow the drum to rotate. If this breaks, the device stops. But you don't have to consider buying a new one right away. Because you don't have to be a specialist to repair it.
  • The V-belts for dryers are usually standardized. You may need to determine the length. A call to the customer center of your brand could help. If you know the length, you can buy a new strap from any specialist store.

How to change the fan belt on the dryer

  1. To change the V-belt, first pull the plug so that no residual current remains in the dryer.
  2. Then loosen the two screws on the worktop, push them back a little and remove them. Now loosen the two screws on the rear wall and remove the switch of the condensate container that is screwed to the rear wall. You have to unhook the spring of the water tank.
  3. Then remove the crossbar with the sanding brush. If there is a second brush on the rear wall, this must also be removed.
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  4. In order to get to the V-belt from the dryer, the four screws from the heater must also be loosened.
  5. Then loosen the fastening of the fan blade and loosen the screws from the drum bearing.
  6. So that you can take the V-belt out of the dryer, pull the rear panel a little to the side.
  7. Some devices have carbon brushes on the rear wall. Be careful not to let them fall out.
  8. Place the new drive belt over the drum and reinstall the drum bearing. When you put it on, make sure that the rubber sleeve and the sealing felt remain on the back wall.
  9. Next, the front fan blade clamp must be removed. You can cut open a pressed-on clamp and replace it with a normal clamp.
  10. You can carefully spread the shaft of the wing forward until the wing can be pulled over the shaft.
  11. Now place the V-belt over the motor shaft and guide the belt over the tensioning pulley so that it can be tensioned by the spring balancer.
  12. Now all you have to do is put the fan blade back on the shaft and tighten the clamp.
  13. Reassemble everything and start the dryer for a test run. If you have an exhaust air dryer, you do not need to carry out some work steps.

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