Mailbag: Dryer Heats but Drum Won’t Turn

by Samurai Appliance Repair Man on March 9, 2004

in Dryer Repair

Tom wrote:

I have a maytag gas dryer, it is heating up but the tumbler is not turning, what can the problem be?

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This can only be one thing: broken belt. Here’s your three-step prescription to dryer wellness:

  1. Get your dryer model number use that to buy a new belt.
  2. Disassemble your dryer to access the broken belt.
  3. Install the new belt.


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