A worn, stretched, or damaged rubber clothes dryer drive belt typically produces a rhythmic thumping, slapping, or squeaking noise during operation as the damaged section or seam rotates past the motor pulley and idler arm. Unlike continuous high-pitched metal squeals caused by dry support rollers, a belt noise is often cyclical and matches the rotational speed of the drum. You can troubleshoot drive belt wear easily by inspecting the belt condition through the service access panel with the power off. You can verify that your drive belt is worn when noticing cracks, fraying, or loss of rubber elasticity confirms that you must replace the drive belt immediately to ensure proper drum rotation and eliminate noise.
1 votes
Marked as accepted