How to Replace a Belt on a Samsung Dryer

How to Replace a Belt on a Samsung Dryer
How to Replace The Belt on a Samsung Dryer

The belt on a Samsung dryer is responsible for turning the drum. If the belt breaks or becomes worn, the dryer cannot tumble clothes. Replacing the belt is a relatively easy DIY task and can save you money on repair costs.

Here are some signs that your dryer belt may need to be replaced:

  • The dryer is not turning.
  • The dryer is making a loud noise.
  • The dryer is vibrating excessively.
  • The dryer is overheating.

Here are the tools and materials you will need:

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Flathead screwdriver
  • Needle-nose pliers
  • New belt

How to Replace a Belt on a Samsung Dryer

Tools and Materials Needed

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Flathead screwdriver
  • Needle-nose pliers
  • New belt

Disconnecting the Power

To prevent any electrical hazards, it is important to disconnect the power to the dryer before you start working on it. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Unplug the dryer from the wall outlet.
  2. Turn off the circuit breaker that powers the dryer.

Once the power is disconnected, you can safely remove the top panel and other dryer parts to access the belt.

Removing the Top Panel

To access the belt, you must remove the dryer’s top panel. Be sure to disconnect the power to the dryer before removing the top panel. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Locate the screws that secure the top panel to the dryer. There are usually two screws at the back of the dryer and two screws on each side.
  2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws.
  3. Lift the top panel up and away from the dryer.

The top panel may be slightly difficult to remove, so be careful not to damage it. Once the top panel is removed, you can see the belt and other internal parts of the dryer.

Removing the Control Panel

The control panel is located on the front of the dryer. To remove it, follow these steps:

  1. Locate the screws that secure the control panel to the dryer. There are usually two screws at the top of the control panel and two screws at the bottom.
  2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws.
  3. Gently lift the control panel up and away from the dryer.

Removing the Front Panel

  • Locate the screws that secure the front panel to the dryer. There are usually two screws at the top of the front panel and two screws at the bottom.
  • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws.
  • Lift the front panel of the dryer.

Removing the Support Piece

The support piece is a metal bracket that helps to support the dryer drum. To remove it, follow these steps:

  • Locate the screws that secure the support piece to the dryer. There are usually two screws on each side of the dryer.
  • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws.
  • Carefully remove the support piece from the dryer.

Releasing the Wire Harnesses

The wire harnesses are the cables that connect the dryer’s control panel to the motor and other internal components. To release them, follow these steps:

  1. Locate the wire harnesses that connect to the dryer. There are usually two wire harnesses, one on the left and one on the right.
  2. Locate the locking tabs on the wire harnesses. They are usually small, plastic tabs holding the wire harnesses.
  3. Use a small screwdriver or needle-nose pliers to release the locking tabs.
  4. Carefully remove the wire harnesses from the dryer.

Here are some additional tips for releasing the wire harnesses:

  • Be sure to disconnect the power to the dryer before you start working on it.
  • Once the locking tabs are released, the wire harnesses may still be slightly attached to the dryer. Use a gentle prying motion to remove them.
  • Be careful not to damage any of the wires or connectors that are connected to the wire harnesses.

Removing the Bulkhead

The bulkhead is a metal plate that covers the back of the dryer. To remove it, follow these steps:

Safety Guidelines:

  • Before you start working on the dryer, could you disconnect its power?
  • Use caution when working around the dryer’s electrical components.
  • Be careful not to damage any of the dryer’s internal parts.

Instructions:

  1. Locate the screws that secure the bulkhead to the dryer. There are usually four screws on the back of the dryer.
  2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws.
  3. Carefully remove the bulkhead from the dryer.

Once the bulkhead is removed, you will be able to see the belt and other internal parts of the dryer.

Removing the Old Belt

Safety Guidelines:

  • Before you start working on the dryer, please disconnect the power.
  • Be careful not to damage the old belt.

Instructions:

  1. Locate the old belt. It is usually located around the idler pulley and the motor shaft.
  2. Use your fingers to release the old belt from the idler pulley and the motor shaft.
  3. Gently pull the old belt off the dryer.

Install the New Belt

Draping the belt around the drum:

  • Make sure that the groove side of the belt sits against the belt.
  • Lift the drum back into the dryer cabinet and place it on the drum rollers. Make sure that it is flush against the rear bulkhead.
  • Line up the belt on the center of the drum.

Reconnecting the belt to the idler and motor pulley

  • Reach underneath the drum and reconnect the belt to the idler and motor pulley (put it back on the same way you took it off).
  • Turn the drum manually to check that the drum and the new belt are on correctly. The blower should turn when you turn the drum.

Reassembling the dryer

  1. Replace the front bulkhead. Secure it back in place with screws. If your model has a blower housing, screw it back in place.
  2. Reconnect the lower wire harness to the sensor. Make sure the locking tab engages.
  3. Replace the upper wire harness in the harness restraints and connect it to the light bulb.
  4. Reattach the support piece by aligning it into the correct slots. Secure it back in place with screws.
  5. Place the two harness connectors for the control board through the opening on the support piece.
  6. Replace the front panel. Make sure it clicks back into place and secure it with screws.
  7. Reinstall the console by first reconnecting the wire harness. Make sure the locking tabs are engaged. Place it in the correct position and secure it with screws.
  8. Screw the two screws back into the lint filter housing.
  9. Replace the top panel and secure it with screws.

How Much Does It Cost To Replace a Belt On a Samsung Dryer

Replacing a belt on a Samsung dryer ranges from $100 to $250. The price will vary depending on your dryer’s make and model, the belt’s cost, and the labor costs in your area.

The cost of the belt itself is typically between $5 and $20. The labor costs will vary depending on the dryer’s complexity and the technician’s experience. Replacing a dryer belt takes about 30 minutes, so labor costs will be around $50 to $100.

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