Whirlpool Dryer: not spinning

Based on 4 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not spinning: Check the belt for breakage or slippage; if the motor is running, it's likely the belt issue. (75.0% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Belt issue (breakage or slippage) (2 mentions)
  • Rollers or idler arm assembly malfunction (2 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Check the belt for breakage or slippage; if the motor is running, it's likely the belt issue.

    Success rate: 50.0% DIY: Yes Easy

  2. Check for rollers, shafts, idler arm assembly, and belt.

    Success rate: 25.0% DIY: Yes Medium

Can I Fix This Myself?

75.0% DIY Success Rate

DIY

Analysis based on 4 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

  1. Whirlpool Dryer no longer Whirlpools (still heats)
  2. Can a monkey replace a dryer motor? Whirlpool Duet
  3. Whirlpool dryer... Replaced belt and now it spins for a few ...
  4. Dryer heats, won't spin, belt looks ok, belt pulley attached...

Community Discussions

dryer stopped spinning but still heats

Check the belt for breakage or slippage; if the motor is running, it's likely the belt issue.

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tub stopped spinning and smelled like smoke

It may not need a motor; check for rollers, shafts, idler arm assembly, and belt.

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Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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