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1st, Unplug the Dryer from the Power Supply.
You will need the Exact recommended Replacement "Idler Pulley".
With the Belt Ribs Facing Toward the Dryer Drum, position the belt on the tell tale Ring Mark on the Drum letting the Belt Hang Down below the Drum.
Place The New Idler Pulley into the Slots on the Inside Dryer Bottom located near the Motor Mounted Pulley.
(Face The Idler Pulley Toward The Motor Mounted Pulley)
(Hold the Idler Pulley in place in the slots)
Take the "Hanging Belt" & run the Whole Loop "UNDER" the Idler Pulley & then
Attach the "Belt Loop" "AROUND" The Motor Mounted Pulley.
That should do it.
Put the rest of the Dryer Back Together...Done!
Good Luck,
Vinnie

Hi Bonnie
I could be more helpful if I knew the model # of the dryer. However please verify that it is the pulley ON THE MOTOR. I say this because in all my years of servicing I don't recall ever seeing the motor pulley break. More likely it is the "Idler pulley" which the belt wraps around, near the motor.
George

Try to turn the pulley by hand. If it is frozen up you will need to replace that assembly.

You need to remove the dryer casing so the drum is viewable. You need to release the tension on the tensioner pulley and slide the belt off the pulley, then you can slide the belt off the drum. Replacement is the same as removal. The tensioner pulley can many times be accessed through a compartment in the rear of the dryer.

Turn the power off to the dryer (unplug it).

The back of the dryer will have to be removed. Then disconnect the drive assembly and start checking the pulley components. I have included a picture for a Maytag dryer belt routing below. If it is the idler pulley, it will be the pulley shown just below the motor pulley.

If it turns out to not be the idler pulley, it may be one or more of the drum support pulleys around the drum, so check those too. This would also be a good time to check the belt.

put belt around drum then around motor pulley, then pull or push idler pulley so as to put belt over this pulley and release,this will tighten the belt,then manually hand rotate drum to self-align belt on pulleys and drum and put covers back on

From what I understand, it sounds like the idler "pulley" is broken. Upon receiving power to the motor, the belt inter-connects and ultimately drives and rotates the pulley and drum. The pulley is designed to guide and give "tension" to the belt when connected to enable the drum to "rotate and tumble".

The pulley is relatively simple to replace and can be purchased from your local appliance dealer for about $10 - $15. Depending on your "handy" skills, I would take the following steps to check your belt and pulley;

1. Disconnect the Dryer
2. Access the dryer cabinet/pulley by removing the front door (If your pull and clean fileter from top, remove 2 screws near filter. You may need a putty type knife to "slide and pop" the dryer open)

3. You may see the dryer belt already broken or disconnected, but take a look at the pulley and check for broken wheel, metal, chips/cracks, etc. Sometimes you may need to replace the pulley all together, but you may only need to replace the wheel part depending on the model of your dryer.

-Maintuniverse

Go to repairclinic.com and click on the "Repair Help" link at the top of the page. On the next page, click on the "Dryer Belt Diagrams" link under the "Special Features" section. There are numerous dryer belt diagram illustrations listed that you can print out. Admiral is listed. I hope this helps you.

there is a spring-loaded belt tensioner pulley. make sure it is part of the belt loop. you will need to move the tensioner pulley against the spring force then place belt on tensioner pulley and then release the tensioner pulley and belt will now be tight.