How To: GE Dryer Drive Belt WE12M29
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- Опубликовано: 24 окт 2013
- How To Replace: GE Drive Belt WE12M29 www.appliancepartspros.com/ge-...
Symptoms: Loud squealing during operation; drum does not turn at all
Tools: Torx 20 screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, pliers
This GE made Dryer Drive Belt replaces the following older part numbers on General Electric, Hotpoint, RCA, Sears and Kenmore Dryers: WE12X21574, 1381519, 559C197P001, 559C197P003, WE120122, WE12M0022, WE12M22, WE12M33, WW02F00028.
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OMG....I am a 60 year old woman and I easily replaced the belt by watching this video. Keep in mind I'm battling cancer and have rheumatoid arthritis, and I still got it done. Not as quickly as the guy in video, but I did it..... THANK YOU SO MUCH 😊
Glad you were able to complete your repair. If we can help in the future please let us know!
Hint. The belt tensioner lever can be pulled back and held in place by placing the end of it under the small hook on the corner of the motor housing. You can then more easily put the belt in place now that the spring tension is held back and you don't have to work against it while installing the belt. When the belt is in place, just move the tensioner lever toward the front of the dryer to release it. This will reapply the spring tension to the belt. At 3:23 in this video you can see the metal hook just to the left of the white plastic idler roller. This "hook" is not used in this video, but it was a great help to me when I replaced a dryer belt recently.
Thank you for this!
Wish I'd read the comments before replacing the belt... I'll remember if or when I do it again. Thank you!
This hint was a tremendous help. Thank you good sir!
There is plenty of flex to get the lid out from under the control panel without removing the Torx screws across the top. You don't need to flip it over. This is literally a five minute job. Getting your hands under there to get that pulley is the hardest part.
Just replaced the belt on my dryer for the second time using y’all’s video. You also taught me how to replace the heating element in my vintage (1965) oven. You offer my absolute favorite repair tutorials and save me a TON of money!
Being a single woman I depend a lot on these kinds of videos to explain how to get a job done...that I KNOW I can do! You got right to it without blathering on endlessly..with clear and concise instructions and angles of the camera so I could SEE what you were doing! Thank you!
Thanks, glad the video helped you get the dryer up and running!
Me too!! I used utube for everything!!!💖💖💖💖💖 just finished putting the dryer belt on!!!!😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
About time, girl!
Lynn amen. I hate those videos where the person is the star instead of the job to be done.
Same!!
My arm got stuck when doing the tensioner. It was so awesome.
I have this same exact model and when I tell you she's beat up with how many times I've had to take her apart and do repairs she looks pretty rough, but thanks to you guys she's running as good as when I first got her many years ago. Thank you!
I’ve used this video twice in the past few years to replace dryer belts and it has been super helpful. Thank you for making this
You are very welcome.
Everything else I get it but you made putting that belt on there look so easy. It’s hard for me to get my arm between the drum and that metal plate. The hardest belt replacements that I have to do
I just replaced the belt on my 20+ year old GE Hotpoint. I did not order the belt from these guys, but from Amazon. I was in a hurry and, although I don't have Prime, I have family that does and the belt was here in two days. I had already disassembled the dryer using these instructions, which were handy. The belt arrived, but installation was far from easy. I find it easy to get thrown off by the way the belt is to be installed. I thought I had it right the first time and, after several failed attempts at no drum turn, thought the belt was too loose and proceeded to my local Lowe's, who were supposed to have a generic equivalent. I tried the generic belt too and still seemed too loose. After carefully watching a couple more videos, I finally figured out that I was not threading the belt correctly around the tensioner. This is easy to overlook and I was just about ready to go buy a new dryer, but decided to try threading one more time. It was not easy- I had to do my best to get both hands in there and then really push the tensioner while at the same time threading the belt. After 10 minutes or so of trying to find the right positioning, I got the belt installed, and the dryer works once again. I DID have to remove quite a few screws from the one side so I could push the side enough that I could reach the tensioner better. Because I ended up bending the side slightly, reassembly of the dryer was not fun because it was no longer aligned. So, I don't recommended this unless you absolutely have too, and be prepared that you may have to use either a mallet, or brute strength to get it together again. All in all, a difficult, 4 hour job, but did save me the cost of having to shell out for a new dryer. While in there, I took a peek at the motor, drum, etc, and it seems a simple enough design that I may try repairing it in the future if something goes out again. I am currently out of work and in all honesty, had I been working, I would have bought a new dryer due to lack of time for this job. Maybe other dryers are easier, but this one sure wasn't easy!
Great video of how to repair the belt! Used it today and it worked like a charm! The only thing is that with my model of GE Dryer, it was an absolute pain to reset the tensioner pulley on the new belt. Had to do it blind through a space barely big enough for my arm with how it is assembled. Thankfully, I still got it.
Thank you so much ! I had to figure out why the machine was not working. Once I opened up the top and one side, i spotted pieces of the belt. It was broken. Your part # was right on. I replaced the belt and everything is back to normal. Wife gave me more than a thumbs up ....Thanks again !
Glad I found this. Great way to start but impossible to get both hands in, which you need to pull the belt. After a couple hours of struggling and lots of bloody scratches, we finally took the side panel off.
Wish I would have done this. My arms would have suffered a lot less
Yep this video saved the day! Thank you so much.
It helps to have someone else holding up the drum while you use both arms from the front (on your knees). Still got pretty bad scratches/indents in my arms from the sharp front metal on this dryer.
Spin the drum after you’ve reattached the front panel and make sure the belt sits in the groove of the drum otherwise you got it on the wrong wheel.
Thank you.........! 9 years later and your video still helping...!
Fabulous, this is my exact dryer. I pulled the whole drum out to clean everything but now I see how to get the new belt on which is exactly what I needed. Thanks!
I've already used this video 3 times because the GE profile that came with my house loves to destroy belts and make awful squeaking noises. Thank you! Almost got it memorized now :P
You're welcome!
Great video. The most useful part for me was at 2:36. My old belt was snapped, so seeing how the new belt is supposed to be threaded to create tension between the motor and the idle arm helped a lot. Thanks a million.
+Joseph Magdalena Glad the video helped you get the belt routed through the pulleys.
Same here. The best part is, these instructions are so universal, they apply to a bunch of different models (my Dryer is different on the outside, but looks the same on the inside).
Mine was broke and video was a little confusing, I posted a clarification above. Once I figured out your camera was recorded from behind the motor I was able to figured it out. Video still helped.
@@appliancepartspros -do the belts stretch out or does the pulley tension get loose overtime?
You guys are what RUclips was made for! Thanks!
You're welcome!
Thank you for the easy tutorial. It saved me a lot of money and time while I was in a pinch. My dryer is as good as new again!
Great video! Watched and followed along with the video, fix the dryer in only a few minutes. Save lots of money on a repair person or a replacement. Thanks again!
Thank You for sharing this !! Just got done fixing mine even though I got a few scratches on my hands and arms It still beat's paying for a repairman or buying a new dryer !!
This video has helped me twice. I’m very thankful. The tensioner was just not going well for me so I paused and took a screenshot to stare at for a minute and orient myself…then got it.
This was great vid! I need to replace my broken belt but I was approaching it from all the wrong angles. Thanks for the very simple How-to vid. Saves me a lot of trial and error!
Glad you were able to get the belt changed!
Great video! Seeing how to thread the tensioner pulley saved the day for me. Had to take out the two screws at the bottom of the left side panel to get a little extra arm room (and I don't have huge arms). Couldn't begin to get both arms in there.
Just replaced my dryer belt with help from this video. Note that if you have large forearms such as myself, it is safer & easier to simply pull the dryer from the wall & remove the access plate located in the back of the dryer.This allows easy access to the pulley for removing & replacing it. Not sure all dryers have access thru the back, but mine did.
Glad to hear the video helped you out! Thanks for the tip about how you were able to complete the repair, it may help someone else in the same situation.
That shot of the belt tensioner at 2:33 saved the day. Thanks for this video. 👍
Great vid, very helpful. Needs more swearing though.
Happy to help! We edit all the swears out. 😉😂
lol and more mangled panels spilled blood too!
You ain't lying
Lol
I swear way to much today but great video
It is a great video that helped me out a lot . You kept it simple and right on. wish I had more room for the tensioner too . A little blood never scared someone trying to do there own repairs . thank you guys
awesome video! if you're watching though, make sure to take pictures of the wire arrangement and the belt placement. It'll save you a nightmare later trying to put it back together!
That is a great tip! Thank you!
Note that the tensioner can get caught on a sharp edge of the back of the motor and not tension the belt, like mine did. Before reinstalling check the tensioner moves freely and the belt grips the drum.
Well, I give up trying to find where on your website to leave a review.
I bought the drive belt from your company (ordered on Friday and received this afternoon on Tuesday) and used your video to install it. I finally have my 15 yr old GE dryer working again like new! Thank you!
Normally you would get an email asking about how your repair went. It can take a couple of days to come to your email. Glad to hear your repair went well! If you need help in the future please let us know.
Had to replace a broken belt for the first time ever today. This video helped a lot and helped me realize how easy it was to do
Sure saves alot of money on buying a new dryer that's for sure
Great video. I could do every step EXCEPT for reaching in and getting the belt on the gear and the tension pulley. That space was just too small for my arms. My wife actually could reach in and get that portion done. So now it works perfectly and we saved the money of a pro service call. TY
Hopefully everyone unplug from wall first. I put a vacuum cleaner attachment under drum and then accessed from left and or right side, after UNPLUGGING DRYER FIRST THING.
That's why there are two of you. :)
Great video. I followed the instructions for a new model GE Profile dryer. While particular pieces and parts were different, the overall process was spot on. Now to order the replacement belt. Thanks!
You're welcome!
@@appliancepartspros Sir i cant put the belt back on, its like the belt is kibd of small, but is tge same one
Very well done. I was dreading having to replace the dryer belt on my Mothers dryer. I now have the answer thanks to this video.
S Ross Hope you were able to get the belt changed!
Wonderful video! Video presentation and instructions were top notch. Thank you for saving me the pain of buying a new dryer!!
You're welcome!
Thank you this video was very useful and easy to understand the steps you showed on taking apart the dryer and finding my issue was a broke belt i even order my new belt on the link below it arrived fed ex quickly thank you for your video it was cheaper doing it DIY than calling a repair man out and paying a arm and leg for them to do it.
Very helpful video. 28.00 and about an hour of my time to resolve the problem. Thanks for your help.
This video was a life saver. My belt snapped and this video made it so much easier. Thank you very much
Glad to be able to help with the repair!
Yep my dryer quit turning this morning. Gets heat but no turning. So I hope this is what is going on. Time to investigate.
Thanks so much.
Great tutorial and excellent speed/service ordering direct from you. I would highly recommend Appliance Parts Pros. I do agree with a previous comment though... there is way more swearing involved on the DIY side.
If your belt is worn out, there's a good chance that your front "bearings" which are just four slippery teflon strips attached to a plastic arch across the top of the door might also be worn out. There's a kit available online that includes the new belt, the plastic arch piece the bearings attach to, the four teflon bearing strips, and the 3-4' strip of thick felt that the bottom 2/3rds of the drum is held in place against. Once you remove the front assembly, flip it around and if your top two teflon strip "bearings" are worn almost through, consider doing this slightly more ambitious update while you have it apart...or at least replace the worn out bearing strips. Great video though, as always, kudos to APP.
That's an excellent tip! The bearing are an inexpensive part, and while you have the machine apart, it wouldn't hurt to replace them.
We have a repair video for the bearing slides here: ruclips.net/video/U41j2xFApe4/видео.html
We also have a video for the front support bearing (the plastic arch they attach to) here: ruclips.net/video/FMODeF_YYw0/видео.html
And we have a video for the felt seal here: ruclips.net/video/vkHWyvte-xA/видео.html
This video saved me $175 and the instructions were so exact and easy.
Glad we could help!
Very informative, and while my dryer belt was broken and the site is easy to navigate through, I can't find a way to fix my dryer better. Even changed out the door button and start button. Belt hangs loose so no clue if the hanger isn't positioned right, but can't move it anywhere to 'fix' the position. Wondering if belt is longer than 89in
Great video, super helpful... I only wish it was as easy as yall made it look! Thanks.
Glad the video helped you out!
I fix my dryer today because of this video. Ty so much!
Great video. Helped me replace my dryer’s belt so easily. Big time money saver
Fisher&paykel dryer belt
This video was a huge help. Especially on how to position the tension pulley. Thankyou.
You're welcome!
this video saved me the cost of a new dryer! thank you
Glad the video helped you get the dryer fixed!
Fantastic and super easy to follow instructions, John! Thank you!
You're welcome!
Its a little tricky to get it aligned as that big tumbler is all in the middle and careful w wires. ALWAYS ALWAYS disconnect power!
Took me about an hour to figure it out, mine was pretty dirty dusty, so vacuuming besides the belt replacement. Just make sure the plastic spacers on the door side that touch the outer lip of the tumbler are sitted properly and a small spray lubricant or even small amount of vaseline to help quite things down - on the tumbler lip, NOT on the belt.
Thank you so much for this video I just fixed my dryer thanks to you.
Thank you for the help.. top part didn't want to go on as easy as it coming off but I got it Thank you again for nice tutorial.
Thanks for saving me so much money teaching me to do this myself!
Thanks to this video, I repaired mine today. Well explained!!!
Happy to help!
Thank you. Be prepared to shed some blood and sweat attempting this
THANK YOU!! I just had to replace my belt. I refuse to pay the high service call fees because I live far from town. My husband is out of town, so I was on my own. Your video was perfect.
Glad the video helped you get the belt changed!
Thanks so much for the video! We were able to replace the belt and it is working like new! Much appreciation! :)
Awesome, glad the video helped you get the dryer fixed!
Thanks for the video! Helped save so much money. And being a female you aren't taught these things so it was nice you getting right to the point! Good job!
thank you sir, this video has just help me repair my 9 year old hotpoint drier machine👍👏👏👏✌
Glad the video helped you get the dryer fixed!
I just fixed my GE, total cost was $8 for the belt and one 3 inch cut on my arm. Wear long sleeves and gloves for the job
That's excellent advice! There are a lot of sharp edges inside appliances.
Ditto on the cut and GE Dryer. Lowes had a 4 rib belt for 5.00 and appliance part store quoted me 40 dollars, so Lowes got my money.
Very informative!!! I'm 24 never did maitenance of any kind on things like this. Now that I have my own house and things and started to learn how to fix stuff instead of throwing it away and getting a new one like most millennials, I looked up this video, it was short, sweet, and to the point! I had to take off the side panel to put the band on the motor and tension wheel but I got it apart and back together working in less than 30mins! Glad I didn't have to watch a 30min video on how to do it, this 5 minute video was perfect! Thanks for showing me how to fix my dryer! :) ~one happy 24 year old single father of 2 happy boys now that their clothes will be dry :D
Very helpful! Much appreciated and saved me repair cost!
Glad the video helped you out!
Man! And I always thought you just chunked the old dryer out the back door and went to the easy finance appliance store and got a new one. I'm going to go get a new belt right now. And a twenty torques head screw driver of course.
Might as well chunk the old dryer out the back door - these GE dryers are pieces of crap - Note the crappy design that uses the fan to create negative pressure to suck air through the heating elements - a bad door seal or missing felt around the front of the drum will cause air to be sucked in, resulting in reduced airflow through the heating elements which reduces efficiency and increases risk of fire! Also, the crappy lint tray in the front does nothing to trap lint from getting into the fan - note all the lint in the fan when you take it apart! The Whirlpool/maytag design is superior - the fan is used to push air through the heating elements and the top mounted lint filter has a much better tight seal far superior design!
The coin Op Dryer that I was fixing is a much older Model: DDC4400AELAD
SN: 00039G. No way to get the belt onto the motor pulley from the front. Spent 20 minutes trying. So I put the belt around the drum loose first and reassembled. Then I removed the rear vent panel to put the belt on the motor pulley and to position the tensioner. This belt is tight to start with so don't waste your time forcing your hands in through the front. Removing the rear panel gives you easy access and will save your hands. Only takes a few minutes extra.
I cut my arm on very sharp sheet metal and really struggled to get the belt over the tension wheel. Beware. Great video. Thanks
Yea.. this video makes it look much easier than it is. It wasn't easy to get the belt around the tensioner nor was it easy to get both arms inside the machine to install it. Def got a few cuts.. but it works.
Excellent information! Fixed my dryer!!!
Thank you so much for this, saved the day that's for sure!
Saved my day today too!
Nice instructions, they saved me some trouble, but on the model I was working on, it was impossible to get my hands around the belt tensioner. How did you fit your arm in there? (And the camera?!)
He obviously has the sides off for videoing purposes but treats it as if you just wanted to take off the front.
Actually if you look closely with it disassembled the tensioner will lock into place under the metal for you to get the belt around the motor. The nose of the belt tensioner locks into place. It seems far but I did this and was able to install the belt then release the tensioner. Good luck!
This was sooooo helpful!! Many thanks.
Great video was a lot of help when I changed the belt today Thanks
Glad the video helped you get the belt changed!
This helped me out big time! Thank you so much!
Great video!! You made it look so simple!!
Glad the video helped you get the belt changed!
Extremely helpful thank you
Thanks for creating this video!
I have a very similar model so this helps a lot, thank you.
Very helpful and easy video to fix the belt
This video was super helpful, thanks dude
Thank you for the great video! Just fixed my dryer.
Great video!! Thanks for posting this. You saved me a lot of money and time!
You're welcome! Let us know if you have any questions in the future!
Perfect video, thanks for the help
You just saved me a lot of money!! Thank you!
You're welcome!
very helpful video thanks.
Thanks guys! So grateful for this video!!!
Glad the video helped you get the dryer fixed!
do u have to realign the drum or does that happen when u put front panel back on
I couldn't figure out how to get the belt on. But I need to get to the thermal sensors. My dryer keeps shutting the heating thing off. I've got a ge/Hotpoint dryer.
Great video! Thank you so much!
I'm in the middle of this and found it impossible to wind the belt around the motor pully and tensioner with just one hand AND not being able to see anything because my one arm was stuffed in the only opening. I figured I need to take the side panel off. Thanks to one of the commenters for confirming. Back to the job...
EDIT: Heck I give up. Tried to remove the side panel but it wouldn't budge. This is not an easy job at all. Appliance Repairman is on his way. Oh well...at least I tried.
Thanks for making this video.
Great video and a huge help!
Use the hook on the end of the motor housing to hold down the belt tensioner pulley while putting the new belt in place.
excellent video, thanks
I took it apart with my father. The belt is broken but the motor won't turn on, could the motor be bad or is it a safety feature that disables the motor when there is no tension?
Edit: its a different model, but this question should still apply to my scenario. thanks.
The video "How to diagnose / fix GE Dryer that runs but doesnt heat Easy fix (solved)" shows how to temporarily hook the belt tensioner on a bracket (at about six minutes into the video). You can do this easily when the drum is out of the way. Once the drum was back in place with the belt on it I laid down on my right side in front of the dryer and propped up the drum with my right hand and then reached in the lower left corner underneath the drum with my left arm. Then put the belt around the motor pulley and put it on the tensioner, then unhook the tensioner rod. Triple check that everything is in it's proper position by feeling with your fingers. It's a pretty easy thing to do if you know these tricks.
Glad you were able to do your repair that way. Thank you for the pointers!
How do you actually release the belt!
THANK YOU, THE VIDEO REALLY HELPED
You're welcome!
Great video, saved me a lot of money!
Glad we could help!
Good instructions. Easy.
Thanks for your feedback! Glad we could help.
Looks fairly simple..hope it is.NEED MY DRYER WORKING
Hope the video helped you get the belt changed!
Very helpful, thank you!