Dryer Belt Replacement Cost, Drum Won’t Turn
The motor hums but the drum doesn’t move, or you can spin the drum by hand with no resistance. A snapped belt is one of the most recognizable dryer failures.
Dryer Belt Replacement Cost runs $100 to $200 for a pro repair in Arizona, parts and labor included.
- Parts $10 to $40, labor $90 to $170, about 45 to 75 minutes on site.
- Priciest fix is the motor or start switch, up to $400.
- 2 of 3 common causes are DIY friendly. Difficulty is moderate.
- Repair, a belt is one of the cheapest mechanical fixes on any appliance.
Averages for independent repair companies. The service call fee of $75 to $150 is usually applied toward the repair. Costs vary by brand, model, and city.
What causes it, and what each fix costs
Worn or snapped drive belt
A thin ribbon belt wraps the whole drum. 10 to 15 years is a normal life. The belt threads around a motor pulley and a spring loaded idler, the fiddly part of the job.
Broken idler pulley
The tensioner wheel seizes or squeals before it fails, often taking the belt with it. Replace both together.
Motor or start switch
If the motor won’t hum at all, the problem is upstream, door switch, thermal fuse, or the motor itself.
Repair or replace?
Repair, a belt is one of the cheapest mechanical fixes on any appliance.
We'll quote you on hauling it away, or buying it.
Not every dryer is worth repairing, and we'd rather tell you that than sell you a repair. If you're replacing it, we'll give you a free quote either way. Scrap pickup for a machine that's finished, or a cash offer if it still has life in it. Working units, recent models and premium brands are often worth real money.
Quick Questions
My dryer squeals then thumps, is that the belt?
Squealing is usually the idler pulley or drum rollers. Thumping is a belt starting to delaminate or a flat spotted roller. Do the rollers, idler, and belt in one maintenance kit visit.
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