Good day, Replacing the belt is not too complicated. It involves removing the filter, removing the 2 screws under it. Then with a thin screw driver prying up one corner at a time, then lifting the front of the top, but do not go above vertical. The next step is removing the front panel. There are 2 screws on the top inside of the front panel, remove along with the wiring and clamps to the door switch. Lift up and forward to remove the front panel. The rest of the repair is obvious. However.............. Some of these models came with a belt tensioner that was made only of spring metal. If that is the style (no wheel) replace with the old style which has a wheel. The parts house will know all about it since it is a known, defective part.
Below is an excellent tutorial on changing the belt, and is a great aid if you've never performed this repair before.
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Good day,
Replacing the belt is not too complicated. It involves removing the filter, removing the 2 screws under it.
Then with a thin screw driver prying up one corner at a time, then lifting the front of the top, but do not go above vertical.
The next step is removing the front panel.
There are 2 screws on the top inside of the front panel, remove along with the wiring and clamps to the door switch.
Lift up and forward to remove the front panel. The rest of the repair is obvious. However..............
Some of these models came with a belt tensioner that was made only of spring metal.
If that is the style (no wheel) replace with the old style which has a wheel.
The parts house will know all about it since it is a known, defective part.
Below is an excellent tutorial on changing the belt, and is a great aid if you've never performed this repair before.
http://www.wikihow.com/Replace-a-Dryer-Belt-on-Whirlpool-Models
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