Easy Belt Replacement on Roper Whirlpool Front Load Dryer
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If you suspect your front load clothes dryer has stopped spinning, this video will show you how to verify that the belt has broken and how to replace it. It is quite an easy repair job completed with basic hand tools. The same process can be used on any brand front load dryer but this is specifically done on a Roper. I go over selecting a new belt and installation. Get those clothes tumbling again!
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Literally just did it. Bro thank you for explaining and taking the time to shoot this video. Definitely saved a lot of money. I was about to buy a new one 😂🤣😂😂
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
👊👊 That's so awesome. Big deal to save that kind of money and keep your old one out of the landfill. Really appreciate the note too 🙏🙏.
@DougHinVA
Ай бұрын
After 20+ years, I had the repair guy from a local firm get a new belt and install it and paid him. No need to do it myself when I'll never do it again.. .
@gladysdeleon5828
21 күн бұрын
2:36 2:36
No fluff, no BS... just how to get it done and right on point... you should do ALL of the DYI videos!! Thanks!!
@JoDempseySales
9 күн бұрын
Really appreciate the note 🙏🙏 Glad it helped!
Excellent video shows you in detail how to remove and repair a broken dryer belt. Most of the others on KZread does not actually show all the details on how. Instead of saying 'remove the dryer door' this guy shows you how!
Landlords live five hours away so no way was gonna call them in, thanks for making it simple for us first timers
@JoDempseySales
5 күн бұрын
Glad to hear you got it squared away. Thanks for taking a second to comment!
Short & sweet. Just the way "How to's" should be. Thanks a lot. Really appreciate it.
@JoDempseySales
9 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton for taking a second to comment. Appreciate you too.
Thanks!Got The Job Done In Like No Time!The Longest Was waiting for the Belt to Arrive,When you,need to Do The Laundry,like Many Yesterdays!Take care!Your Are The Best,nah!So That's Why I Got Turned Down For a Loan for a New Dryer!So That I Could Save Money,By Watching Your You Tube Tutorial!Ha!
@JoDempseySales
Ай бұрын
Awesome. Glad you got it figured out. Thanks for taking a minute to comment!
The best and most concise how-to video there is about dryer belt replacement. The hardest part for me was getting the door sensor disconnected. I just about busted a gut trying to get it out. It was like it was welded in there. Another tough thing was reconnecting the front plate back on to the dryer. I got several small cuts and gashes trying to wrestle it into place but finally got it done. The rest was not too hard. Gave her a spin and it worked great. All it cost me was about 9 bucks for a replacement belt and a little blood from the gashes. Thanks for posting this easy to follow video.
@JoDempseySales
10 ай бұрын
Really appreciate you taking the time to comment. Glad you got it fixed too 👍🙌.
This post saved me a few cuss words to spend on some other DIY. Had a squeal noise, took apart expecting a belt loose, found a pulley on bottom sticking. Got the whole belt kit.
@JoDempseySales
3 ай бұрын
Glad you got it figured out 👍👍👍
Great video took about 10 minutes to do! Thank you!!
@JoDempseySales
19 күн бұрын
Awesome to hear! Thanks for the comment; they mean a lot.
Love this video right to the point in 3 minutes. Thanks.
@JoDempseySales
6 ай бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for dropping a comment; it's super helpful.
Thank you for empowering this 63 year old woman who loves fixing things when you have a hubby that proscratnates
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate you taking the time to comment! Good on you for getting it done 👏 👏.
@chrisp2916
9 ай бұрын
Oh I’m in the same boat!! I’m 46 yrs old. Don’t love it but has hubby that procrastinates!!!
@HelloPeopleHii
9 ай бұрын
Could’ve better described what a tensioner is
@machinegungonzerella4310
8 ай бұрын
😅lol
Thank for this video! This is my 2nd belt I’ve changed on my dryer. This round was easier and I did it all by myself! Powerful women can do a lot of things 💥
@JoDempseySales
5 ай бұрын
Good on you for getting it done 💪💪 Thanks for commenting and sharing your story!
You did a great job and saved yourself a lot of money by repairing it yourself.
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ms. Regina, we could all stand to save a few bucks, right? I'm going to start trying to post some videos that add value to the world to go along with my reselling content.
Thanks so much. We feel very accomplished after this!! The clip for the door and getting the belt wrapped correctly around the tensioner were a bit tricky, but we would not have even known where to begin without this video!! Life saver!!
@JoDempseySales
Ай бұрын
Great work! Glad you guys got it figured out. Thanks for taking a moment to comment.
This video was a LIFESAVER! As a DIY woman, I was a little scared with all of the other videos I saw until I came across yours and just did it by myself! $16 bucks for a new belt beats at least $500 for a new dryer!! Thank you!!! 🙏
@JoDempseySales
3 ай бұрын
Amazing 👏 This is what it's all about. Thanks for taking a minute to comment.
I just needed to to see the belt path. Thanks! Please buy some basic led work lights. It was a bit like a vampire move waiting for the monster to show. Thanks again1
@JoDempseySales
7 ай бұрын
Awesome! And noted 😅.
Your the best bro. Thank you for the video❤
@JoDempseySales
Ай бұрын
Glad it helped 👍👍. Thanks for commenting 🙏 .
Thank you for posting this. We just saved ourselves ALOT of money by following your tutorial. 😊
Thank you for this helpful video.
@JoDempseySales
8 ай бұрын
No problem 👍 Thanks for taking a minute to comment
ty, I wish you all the best in life
@JoDempseySales
6 ай бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
That was helpful, thank you from a fellow DIY.
@JoDempseySales
4 ай бұрын
Awesome 👊 Thanks a ton.
Thanks for the directions. Perfect video for the job.
@JoDempseySales
6 ай бұрын
Happy it was helpful 😊, thanks a bunch for taking the time to comment 👍
Good video ,I was hung up on the belt pulley tension-er. Now it's clear as mud . Thanks!
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Glad you got it figured out. Thanks for leaving a comment 🙏🙏.
I do component level board repair on industrial equipment and specialize in metrology equipment. But when I took my aunts dryer apart and saw the parts scattered everywhere I honestly just couldn’t put two & two together today. This video helped me out of a tough spot and saved her some money We all have brain farts sometimes😂
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
This is very true. Nice work and thanks a ton for leaving a comment; they're super helpful.
Quick and easy video 💯👍
@JoDempseySales
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking a second to comment. Greatly appreciate it.
I see that small cardboard box underneath the bottom front lip of the drum Gonna do that. Very succinct and precise instructions. Much appreciated.
@JoDempseySales
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking a second to comment. Happy to help.
Jo thanks for the video helped big time!
@JoDempseySales
2 ай бұрын
Glad to hear. Thanks for taking a second to comment 🙏🙏.
Thank you for helping my parents fix their dryer
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment 👍
Great job sir! Thanks! I just subscribed to your channel and learned something new today!
@JoDempseySales
4 ай бұрын
Really appreciate you taking the time to comment and subscribe. It means a lot and I'm almost at that elusive 1,000 mark 😊.
Thank you so much for this easy fix! 😊
Thank you so much for this video. Had the belt break at the worst time (when money was tight) of course. I was thinking high cost repair man or worse having to replace it. Your video saved my ass. Thank you sir 🤝
@JoDempseySales
5 ай бұрын
Glad you got it figured out. Comments like this are great to see. Thanks for sharing. Means a lot.
Thank you so, so much for your video. I was ableto fix my sister in law's dryer without a lot of hassle. Other than the fact that my height and width hindred geting under th drum to reset th tensioner, yourvideo was godsend. A thousand times thank you!
@JoDempseySales
4 ай бұрын
Great to hear! Glad you were able to get it figured out; thanks a ton for taking a minute to comment.
Just what I needed man. Thanks.
@JoDempseySales
7 ай бұрын
Awesome. Really appreciate you taking a second to comment. 👍
...thought I had a handle on it but you help clear up a good point for me on the tensioner...I took it apart way more than i needed too...thank you sir!!!!
@JoDempseySales
11 ай бұрын
No problem, that portion of the video is the most watched so you aren't alone. Thanks a ton for taking a second to leave a comment.
Thank u sooo much!!! Showed my handyman this and my drier is back running Ur really a lifesaver❤❤
@JoDempseySales
8 ай бұрын
That's a beautiful thing. Happy to help! And thanks so much for taking a minute to comment 😊
Just fixed my dryer for like $14 thank youuu so much
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
Thanks for the useful info !
@JoDempseySales
3 ай бұрын
Really appreciate you taking a moment to write this.
Thank you for making this video. About to pick up a belt and do it myself since my husband is working atm! You definitely made it look easy hopefully that’s what it comes to be 😂
@JoDempseySales
3 ай бұрын
Awesome. How did it go?
Great video, thanks!
@JoDempseySales
3 ай бұрын
Awesome. Thank you for taking a few seconds to comment. Means a lot.
Used your video yesterday to fix my dryer, it helped a lot. Got it running, only to find out that now, there is no heat. It had heat before the belt broke. I guess I'll be working on it again this weekend.
Needed this. Thanks 🤙
@JoDempseySales
Ай бұрын
Awesome. Glad it helped. Thanks for taking a second to comment 👍.
Much thanks. I will be going to Lowes this morning for a belt.
@JoDempseySales
7 ай бұрын
No problem 👍 Everything go smoothly?
@cameronpresley5771
7 ай бұрын
@@JoDempseySales it’s a lesson that I’ve learned 100 times but apparently I still haven’t really learned, when you go to Lowe’s, you double check what you are picking up because there’s a good chance. Someone didn’t put something back where it should’ve went. I did not pick up a 92 1/4 inch belt.
Thank you for the helpful video! Had the same thing happen, luckily my belt hadn't broke, just the tension pulley came loose. Made a hell of a sound, thought the dryer was about to tear itself apart😂
@JoDempseySales
5 ай бұрын
Glad this video was helpful. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment.
thanks for the helpful video
@JoDempseySales
10 ай бұрын
Happy to help. Really appreciate you taking a second to write this comment.
Perfect to the point thank you
@JoDempseySales
6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Thanks a bunch for taking a minute to comment 🙏🙏.
Joe you are amazing
@JoDempseySales
5 ай бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
Not particularly handy but you made it seem doable so I'm going to give this a shot. Great video 👍🏾👍🏾
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton 👍 Yeah, you got it; it's not too bad. Let me know how it went.
@casualslax
Жыл бұрын
@@JoDempseySales It turned out great! Saved us a bunch of money. Thanks again, dude.
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
👊👊
Awesome information it helped a lot. The video made replacing the belt easy. Thank you.
@JoDempseySales
8 ай бұрын
No problem at all and thanks a bunch for taking a second to comment. It's super helpful.
Good looking out!!! I rolled my drum manually and the belt popped off. I thought I broke it until I opened the top and the belt was still there. Just loose. Taking the front door off now!
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Hope you got it squared away. Thanks for leaving a note; it's super helpful.
Thanks for your video probably the easiest fix with your fast easy and simple good job thank you sir.
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate you taking the time to drop a note. Glad the video was helpful. 👍
@barryhunter4104
Жыл бұрын
I am not very good on the internet and probably have never left over six or eight replies in my life comments or replies and I don't want to offend anyone because I might say something wrong with not knowing exactly I can't type so I just talk to the phone sometimes it says different words so that's why I'm saying I say a lot but I have redone this dryer so many times and different things yours was the best the fastest the simplest I need both my knees replaced and I'm telling you I read on that thing in a matter of 15 minutes at the most it was unbelievable not already took the back apartment didn't me too that's why I looked at your video and it was the most amazing to the point fast and simple the greatest one I've ever watched never had one that easy in that fast I always have to watch them 8 or 10 times not yours you made it so easy thank you sir God bless you and have a wonderful day
Dope video thanks for the easy replacement video 🙏🏼🤞🏼💪🏼
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Really means a lot 🙏🙏🙏.
Super excited great job 👌 my good friend 💞 best off luck 💞💞🤝💓 Thanks for sharing video 💞🔔👈🤝💗💞💞
Thanks for the video
@JoDempseySales
10 ай бұрын
Of course! Thanks a bunch for leaving a comment.
Straight to the point very helpful and explain it to good job good video thumbs up all around.
@JoDempseySales
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for dropping a note. Means a lot. 🙏🙏🙏
Your video was very helpful. Ty for posting
@JoDempseySales
5 ай бұрын
Glad it helped. Thanks a ton for taking a minute to leave a comment.
I’m no mechanic, & my dryer is turning but making a loud thumping sound. Your video has already helped since I didn’t know where the belt was. I’ve already had the back off of the dryer and discovered it was not back there. Just knowing where the screws are to take the front off is very helpful. I’m about to dive in and find out what the problem is.
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Nice, sounds like you're heading in the right direction. Good on you for getting things done 👏👏.
@maintenanceman1015
Жыл бұрын
Their a seam in the drum some high heat epoxy might fix the seam crack.
@Xassaw
Жыл бұрын
@@JoDempseySales Again, thanks so much! There was a small plastic toy that got caught in the back. After removing the toy, it’s back to running like a top! The hardest part really, was putting it back together. 😀
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
😅 At least it was an easy fix.
This is literally my exact dryer haven’t taken the top to check but thank you
@JoDempseySales
10 ай бұрын
Nice, they're all quite similar. Glad to help and thanks for taking a second to comment.
Thank you very much!!!
@JoDempseySales
19 күн бұрын
Glad it helped. Thanks for leaving a note.
Nice simple video..perfect! Thanks
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, Thanks for taking a second to comment 👍👍.
Thank you , sir. Our tensioner won’t stay secured to the bottom so any pressure and it pops off.
Thanks Jo, it reenforced the ease of the job.
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the note. Thanks for watching.
@johnmcgough5336
Жыл бұрын
@@JoDempseySales334z thx
Great job thx alot
@JoDempseySales
6 ай бұрын
Happy it helped 😊 Thanks for leaving a comment!
your video was very helpful
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Great! Thanks for taking the time to let me know 👍.
Thank you so much for this video man
@JoDempseySales
10 ай бұрын
No problem 👍. Thanks for leaving a comment. Really appreciate it.
Don't forget to check and make sure the rear felt drum seal isn't pinched between the drum and the housing.
@JoDempseySales
3 ай бұрын
Yes, worth keeping an eye on 👍👍
Thanks! Nailed it!
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Nice 👍, thanks for taking the time to comment!
Just last week I installed new drum rollers, idler, and drive belt on my dryer, like yours in the video. Parts came as a kit, through Amazon. My belt didn't break, but the rollers weren't turning so dryer was making noise.
@JoDempseySales
10 ай бұрын
Glad you got it figured out. Thanks for leaving a comment!
Hopefully this works for me tonight
@JoDempseySales
7 ай бұрын
Let us know how it goes 👍
@micahsmith-el1905
7 ай бұрын
@@JoDempseySales got it done the motor pulley was broken so I replaced it and the belt all is well now
Thanks man!
@JoDempseySales
11 ай бұрын
Glad it helped. Thanks for leaving a comment 🙏.
Thanks so much!!
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
👊👊👊
This help me alot thanks
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for dropping a note 👍👍
This is the best video for checking out a belt, and I checked out a few. Thanks for helping out this single Mom save some bucks while feeling super impowered.
@JoDempseySales
9 ай бұрын
Appreciate it 👍. That's what it's all about. Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏🙏.
put the tensioner front metal foot slit in as far as you can to the left! then it's easy otherwise you might think your belt is too small
Thank you !
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Of course! Thank you for taking a second to drop a comment. Helps a bunch.
Help Us alot btw
thanks
@JoDempseySales
Ай бұрын
No problem 👍👍 Thanks for leaving a comment!
Saved me so much money! I replaced it and it spinning now… but has a rubber smell to it??? Is that normal?
@JoDempseySales
2 ай бұрын
Glad you got it figured out but not sure on the smell.. did you get the correct belt?
Had trouble with the pulley system, that snap the finger think did`t work for me out belt is working great. Thanks
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Glad you found some value 🙏🙏
FYI, I thought I had a broken belt but… my belt was actually OK. However the “driver motor pulley” was broken! The good news is that it was only about nine dollars on Amazon, and it took two vice grips to change it. You have to remove the drum completely to access the motor, but otherwise it’s essentially the same as what you see in this video.
@JoDempseySales
9 ай бұрын
Makes sense. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for this. Any idea why the dryer may not be heating after replacing the belt
@JoDempseySales
2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Check your thermal fuse or else the heating element.
Just save me $140 from the technician. Appreciate you Dempsey!
@JoDempseySales
Ай бұрын
Nice!! Thank you for taking a minute to comment 🍻🍻.
What r the wheels n the back for ?? Tring to replace belt and tension thing , yep ordered the kits but not the knw how to replace whole thing ...
Nice
@JoDempseySales
8 ай бұрын
👍👍
@Jay-cw5bx
8 ай бұрын
@@JoDempseySales saved me 500 bucks
@JoDempseySales
8 ай бұрын
That's amazing 👏 Good work!
Good morning
@JoDempseySales
10 ай бұрын
Same to you
Does it matter which slot you put the tensioner in??
What are you measuring to find the correct belt?
@JoDempseySales
19 күн бұрын
Measure the width of the dryer. Thanks for watching.
Any other tips for strong arming the belt back onto the pulley & motor? I can't get it over there.
@JoDempseySales
10 ай бұрын
Easiest way I found was to get the pulley seated properly. Then pull the belt through and up towards the motor shaft. The pulley will flex enough to slip the belt over the shaft.
I have everything figured out except for which way the belt goes on. Mine has grooves on one side and flat on the other. Which side going against the drum?
@JoDempseySales
10 күн бұрын
Typically grooves against the drum.
What belt size did you use? I got the same exact dryer with the same problem
@JoDempseySales
9 ай бұрын
Measure the width of your dryer. This is the belt size you need.
You forgot to mention *how* to lift the front panel off. It's a sharp, *upward* motion. It tipped forward and both clips broke. Other than that, a good video. But I'd really recommend adding that step instead of just saying "after you get the front panel off"
@JoDempseySales
3 ай бұрын
Good point, thanks for sharing 👍
This is just what i was looking for, I opened the dryer to find out the end of the drive shaft has sheared off, is this fixable?
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Hard to say without seeing it. Might be worth checking ebay to see what a replacement motor might cost.
@twiddlem340
Жыл бұрын
@@JoDempseySales Yep, did exactly that, turns out it was the drive motor pulley that broke. Had everything back together in 15 minutes thanks to your video. Thank You!
What model is that roper
What side of the belt goes down like the rib side or the smooth side
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Grooved side against the drum
@coryhall668
Жыл бұрын
@Jo Dempsey Sales thanks man great video just did it about 6 months ago an it broke again but I had the slicker side on the drum so don't know if that's why it broke or what
How do I know what size belt to get? I see the size you picked, but I’ve been looking for hours to find a simple matrix or lookup based on my model number. Like an auto parts store would have. All I find is trash responses. My brand website doesn’t help. I don’t have the manual. Am I over complicating this?
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Yes, measure the width of your dryer. This is the size belt you need.
@DanTheisen
Жыл бұрын
@@JoDempseySales so the size of the box? Not the drum.
@DanTheisen
Жыл бұрын
@@JoDempseySales thanks for the rapid reply! YT creators rock.
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
Yes, the dryer 'box'. If i remember correctly, it should measure 27" or 29" most likely.
Bruh i just climbed behind my dryer unscrewed about 16 lil sheet metal screws only to figure out i cant get to the drum an belt from the back, its the dang top an only 2 dang screws lol omg
@JoDempseySales
8 ай бұрын
Haha, this style dryer is really simple. Glad you got it figured out though 💪.
All was well until I noticed that the metal end of the drive shaft of the motor was cracked off.
@JoDempseySales
10 ай бұрын
Can likely still be fixed but definitely a pain in the butt. Hope you get it worked out.
🎉🎉ty
@JoDempseySales
9 ай бұрын
👍👍 Appreciate the comment 🙏
Gently disconnect the door switch? How the hell do you separate that thing
@JoDempseySales
Ай бұрын
Sorry for the late reply. I'm sure you figured it out. It's a pretty standard connector. A small flathead screwdriver might help disconnect thr latch. Thanks for watching.
@Ctworld15
Ай бұрын
@@JoDempseySales I did. I was just being an idiot.
I can’t get the top panel to open on mine… there’s no lint trap on the top so I can’t unscrew anything
The more ya know with Joe.
@JoDempseySales
Жыл бұрын
You da best 🥰
@sugarhooker
Жыл бұрын
@@JoDempseySales all da days