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If your dryer runs but drum won’t spin, the belt likely broke. This guide covers belt failure symptoms, causes, codes, safe quick fixes, and when pro service is needed.
A dryer belt wraps around the drum and motor pulley, driving the tumble. When it breaks or slips, the drum stops spinning even though the motor runs. Replacing the belt restores tumbling and proper drying. It is one of the most common and straightforward dryer repairs.
Causes include normal wear, heat stress, overloading, or misaligned pulleys. Belts can fray, crack, or stretch until they slip. Foreign objects jamming the drum stress the belt. Improper installation or weak idler pulleys accelerate wear. Years of use gradually degrade belts.
Error codes: Samsung/ LG may show 3E/3C or dE from drum not turning. Whirlpool/Maytag: F31/F32 motor faults. GE: E51/E52 drive errors. Most dryers lack direct belt codes, showing only motor or drum faults.
Quick fixes: unplug dryer, remove panel, inspect belt. If broken, install OEM replacement along pulleys and tensioner. Clean pulleys and rollers, align drum, and reassemble. Check idler pulley spin. Run test cycle to confirm smooth tumble.
Symptoms include motor running but drum not turning, dryer humming without movement, or clothes staying wet. A burning rubber smell may appear before total failure. Some dryers click as the motor spins free. Visual inspection shows a snapped or loose belt.
Call a pro if belts snap repeatedly, or if pulley, motor, or rollers are misaligned. Professionals can replace belts, pulleys, and align drums quickly. Built‑ins or stacked units require expert handling. Correct repair restores smooth tumble and dryer efficiency.
Volt & Vector — Professional Appliance Repair in New York City
Volt & Vector is a licensed and insured appliance-repair company based in Downtown Brooklyn, serving Brooklyn and Manhattan below 96th Street.
We provide same-day or next-day service, use OEM parts only, and back all work with a 180-day parts & labor warranty. Our $99 diagnostic is always credited toward the final repair.
Compressor and sealed-system diagnostics, inverter-board failures, defrost sensor replacement, door-gasket sealing, drain and thermistor faults on Sub-Zero, Bosch, and Thermador platforms.
Washer drain-pump and pressure-switch testing, drive-motor control diagnostics, ventless heat-pump service for Bosch & Miele, airflow and heater relay repair, full electronic calibration after installation.
Pump and sump assemblies, leak detection (E15), drain and heater circuits (E24, E09), spray-arm indexing, float-switch and PCB repairs.
Ignition-module testing, control-board triac and relay diagnostics, sensor calibration, surface-element continuity, induction-board replacement, gas-leak verification to NYC mechanical code.
Each repair follows brand-specific factory procedures. No generic shortcuts.
If the client proceeds, the diagnostic credit applies in full. Every visit is logged with readings and photos for warranty traceability.
Only factory-original OEM components from authorized distributors.
Each part is tracked by model, serial, and invoice ID.
We never use rebuilt electronics or aftermarket substitutes.
Refrigeration and sealed-system work performed by EPA 608-certified technicians.
If there’s water leakage, cut the supply immediately.
If smoke, odor, or sparks appear — shut the breaker and disconnect.
Technicians arrive with insulated tools, PPE, and isolation testers rated to 1000 V CAT III.
These steps reduce diagnostic time and ensure correct parts are dispatched.
Brooklyn: Downtown, Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bed-Stuy, Carroll Gardens, Prospect Heights, Flatbush.
Manhattan: FiDi, Battery Park, Tribeca, SoHo, Chelsea, Midtown, UES, UWS, Gramercy, Village.
Text alerts are sent ≈ 30 minutes before arrival.
Volt & Vector maintains a private service database linking symptoms, part numbers, and test results across thousands of NYC appliances.
Every successful repair extends appliance life, lowers energy waste, and avoids landfill scrap.
All replaced components are recycled through certified NYC facilities.
“Repair First” is our environmental and professional baseline.
Professional diagnostics, OEM components, documented results.
Transparent pricing. Zero guessing. Guaranteed repair.
See the full catalog of our services—organized by brand and by appliance—right here.