Maytag Dryer Belt Tensioner Pulley

This tension pulley is a critical part of dryers as it allows the dryer belt to perform and function as intended.

Maytag dryer belt tensioner pulley.

This video from sears partsdirect shows how to replace a broken idler pulley in some maytag electric dryers. If your dryer squeals or squeaks when the dryer. The metal sleeve of the pulley seized on the metal shaft and the plastic of the pulley separated and tore itself apart. Hotop 661570 dryer drum belt 279640 dryer idler pulley and w10837240 dryer idler pulley with bracket replacement part kit compatible with maytag kenmore admiral and more 4 2 out of 5 stars 93 17 99 17.

Without the dryer belt churning laundry clothes wont tumble properly and drying will take much longer. The dryer pulley commonly called the idler pulley keeps the dryer drive belt under tension as the belt wraps around the dryer drum. The pulley wheel itself is plastic with a metal sleeve that rides on the metal shaft of the idler arm. Dryer belt tension idler pulley assembly when the idler pulley goes bad it will usually make a high pitch squeeling or rattling noise.

I actually watched the video instructions on replacing the belt for my specific model to see how the dryer came apart. The pulley wheel has a central axle that runs through a.