while it may be true that this can be done via the exhaust hole, we have pets and this was a great opportunity to remove the insane amount of pet hair (and dust) that had built up over the past 2-3 years. Easy disassembly, quick parts-replacement, 30 second shop vac, easy reassemble. Thanks!

I may only be 115 pounds but I was able to do this with ease because of this very simple walkthrough. What a life saver! Thank you so much for this video!

watching this video 3rd time in 4 years. what an awesome idea to use a non friction resistant plastic on a spinning pulley.

Thanks for video. Replaced heating assembly two weeks ago put it back together and next day wife complained of screaching noises. Just replace this part with ease thanks to you. Happy wife, happy life. Just in time for mother's day.

@repairclinic

6 жыл бұрын

Love it, thanks David!

Thanks so much for the instructions. My dryer was just a little different but close enough to complete all the steps. This is so valuable in these times we live when we can't afford to hire someone to fix everything. Thanks again for posting!

This video saved me at least $200 between technician visit, labor and parts! All I did was order the belt and the idler pulley from Amazon (they together costed no more than $15) and by watching the video my husband and I replaced the parts! Brand new dryer now!

Fantastic! I had my dryer up and running in no time! I cannot thank you enough!

This helped me get the belt back on - I didn't see that it was attached in a zig-zag fashion when I removed it. Also the orientation of the spring is clear to see @ 3:39. Perfect, thanks!

I would like to personally thank you for this video. Instead of paying 300$ for a repair I only spent 50$ for the part. Your instructions were so perfect ! Thank you !

@repairclinic

6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic thanks!

Extremely helpful video. Thanks very much for posting.

Very helpful! I was able replace the idler pulley roller and belt using this video (and the belt specific that you have as well). Thanks!

YOU GUYS ROCK - thank you so much for the simple walk through

Thank you very much...it looked challenging but I did it.... although I didn't want to take the whole dryer apart it was ok the dust and pet hair that was in it gave me a chance to vacuum it all out....yuck who knew all of that was in there...it's done and you have saved me hundreds for a $10 part from Amazon....thx u bunches

Thanks for this video. It helped me finish this job easily.

😊 Thank you for demonstrating how to wind the belt around the pulley!

@repairclinic

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome! We are always happy to help. If you would like to give us a review on Google, we would much appreciate it: g.page/r/CcVUrahZNozMEBM/review We hope that you have a great day!

Great video. I fixed my dryer. Thank you

This video saved me a lot of money-thanks!

Thank you. It helped me a lot even in 2023!

@repairclinic

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome! We are always happy to help. If you would like to give us a review on Google, we would much appreciate it: g.page/r/CcVUrahZNozMEBM/review We hope that you have a great day!

WOW thank you so much for making this video tutorial. It was exactly what I needed to fix my dryer. 7 years old and the pulley broke. Thanks again!

@repairclinic

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome! We are always happy to help. If you would like to give us a review on Google, we would much appreciate it: g.page/r/CcVUrahZNozMEBM/review We hope that you have a great day!

This is extremely helpful!! 👍🏻👍🏻

This was extremely helpful. My dryer was squeaking and clunking quite loudly at times. The old pulley wheel (machine purchased in April 2016) was almost impossible to turn. All is well now. Thank you!

@achilders758

4 жыл бұрын

Also purchased ours in 2016. Piece of crap, last Samsung I'll ever buy. Hopefully this fixes it!!!

Very awesome video, I did a temp fix for now but I will be ordering parts from you for the next time. It was a mess in there. I have kids and there was sand all over the place. The pulley roller was gouged by the sand.

@repairclinic

8 жыл бұрын

+MrPrios1 Thank you for sharing.

thanks, quit question? I'd replace the drum rollers, the noise stopped, now im dealing with vibration after rolls? help pls!!

I was torn on whether to call repair guy ( 200 bucks just to show up) or try to fix myself. Not knowing what the problem was I decided to watch this video and it helped me through it...Thanks so much!!!

Thanks for the video, $60 part saved me a $250 repair bill!

2:44 and 3:28. How do you see what you're doing with that big drum in the way. How did the camera get those shots close up of the pulley?

My dryer is stacked in a small space so not sure how easy it is going to be to get to the guts. I have a loud clicking sound and of course it happened when I discovered the load of laundry in a huge balled up mess. Would this be the pulley?

Great video. Thanks a lot

Your video really helped I'm just helping you out with the algorithms

thanks repairclinic.com i fixed it myself and saved 350$ thanks to your video

Really appreciate this tutorial; tried everything described, inspected all components discussed, and replaced idler pulley assembly. Still have a humming sound and dryer won't spin (unless I turn it with my hand first). When I turn the drum, it spins, but then there is a burning odor so I stop it. I'm at a loss at this point, everything passes the visual inspection but I may be onto buying a new dryer at this point. Thanks again!

@officerkrupke4966

5 ай бұрын

Humming sound is coming from blower motor which is kaput. Need a new motor.

Would this tutorial apply to the DV48J7700G (Sku: 2884593) model? And do you think it's necessary to replace the rollers too? (Loud squeaking noise when drum rotates).

What do I do if the belt seems to be too short. I have laid the belt over the same area the existing one was. When I pull the tensioner pulley all the way to a vertical position I still can't slip it over the lip of the wheel. I went back and made sure the part number was correct. I have also gone through and made sure it is in the same zig zag pattern as the video. I have the whole dryer taken apart so I have access it just seems like it shouldn't be this tight.

I cant believe that Samsung uses a bushing rather then a bearing. Mine is 2 years old and the idler pulley completely melted due to the friction on this bushing. Appliances are completely garbage these days. I replaced mine with a real idler pulley from an automotive store. It was a fraction of the price and works like a dream. It will also reduce the amount of times I need to replace the pulley in the future and causes less stress on the motor.

@1coolsapien

6 жыл бұрын

all the rollers are bushings as well, they are complete crap.

@gotdam_a_a_ron7796

6 жыл бұрын

Mine melted off completely too. It's ridiculous

@davidgordon9829

6 жыл бұрын

What was the type of idler pulley you got from the automotive store?

@LudaWhis

6 жыл бұрын

I would recommend this method to replace the belt. But to replace the pulley wheel all you have to do is remove the vent panel in the back and the pulley can be accessed easily.

@InternetDude

5 жыл бұрын

Mine melted off too. I ordered a bearing version of the pulley from Amazon, it’ll be here tomorrow.

Or you could just remove the one screw on the back. for the exhaust tube. and reach in. That takes three mins tops.

@jennytressler559

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help!

@mclaine9479

4 жыл бұрын

spot on. Took out the one screw, removed the exhaust tube, and could easily see the idler assembly had melted and come apart. Pretty easy to remove it and replace the part through this hole as well. Thanks!

@KingMidas1983

4 жыл бұрын

Tip for those who's forearms are too big, there's a knockout circle on the left side (when looking from the front) that is right in front of the motor/pulley. You can leave this open or just cover it back up afterwards with tape Be sure to tape around the metal edges so you don't cut yourself.

@ethanholshouser5648

4 жыл бұрын

If your pulley needs to be replaced, chances are the belt does too. Good luck doing that through the exhaust port.

@realthoughts9165

3 жыл бұрын

Right! Lol! On a another video they showed exactly that

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

Thanks a lot

@repairclinic

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome! We are always happy to help. If you would like to give us a review on Google, we would much appreciate it: g.page/r/CcVUrahZNozMEBM/review We hope that you have a great day!

Thank you for this video. I fixed my dryer for only $14 bucks.

@repairclinic

6 жыл бұрын

Good work Charles!

Thanks

Thanks for the great video. Got it done. Minimal blood !

The roller didnt looked damaged. Should it look just like the one you are replacing it with. Also if I do all of this Im pretty sure it will never work again. I like the answer below..remove the one screw on the back. I think i will try that.

Replaced idler pulley and spring. Now if you stand on front of the dryer the drum is turning the wrong way (clockwise) runs for 10-15 seconds and shuts off ?

Just did this repair and the dryer runs now but it smells hot. Is this normal with the new pulley?

How do I position the spring please help

Some here are talking about just going through the exhaust vent on the back instead of this admittedly ridiculous disassembly Samsung has forced upon us. That is time saving to be sure, though an obstructed view, especially to those with larger arms. You are looking through the same 8" wide hole you are reaching through, WHILE you are reaching through it. And if you're also replacing the belt, which you might want to depending on the condition you find the white pulley in, (since the belt may have been damaged a bit sliding against the broken/sharp pulley) then you need to take it apart anyhow. No way you'll replace a belt without complete disassembly. Lastly, as some have mentioned already, this is a good opportunity to thoroughly vacuum the inside of the whole unit with the drum out, including around the motor, which can not only keep things from overheating but extend the lifetime of some parts. So in summary: If the white pulley has worn sharp or jagged you'll probably want to at least thoroughly inspect if not change the belt, and use this video. If you are very mechanical (I'm a 25 year hvac guy and I've worked on some really difficult tight stuff over the years) then you can pull this off. If not you'll have more difficulty. On the other hand if the white pulley looks like some I've seen in other videos where the beveled or raised edge is all that wore off, and it doesn't look sharp or jagged, try the quick fix through the hole video and save yourself a LOT of time. That video I saw is kzread.info/dash/bejne/hXtky7ZxYNC_e5M.html

I've had to replace the pulley twice in the last 6 months already, I just bought the dryer not even two years ago brand new... The pulley gets ground down by the belt causing it to wear and eventually snapping. Any way to prevent this? I've install the pulley exactly as shown in your video yet the pulley just starts wearing down over time.

@MrPrios1

7 жыл бұрын

Sand and dirt? That was my problem (kids playing in the sand). I pulled out about a lb or two of the dryer. Also ended up replaced the heater element the following six months (small socks made it out of the drum I guess).

@p.g.8138

6 жыл бұрын

I have a squealing noise when dryer is running and I think it's the idler pulley.

@debraprimrose7204

5 жыл бұрын

Paul Griswold Pulley or Rollers! Both are junk.

Repair guys have to hate you guys. I've used three of your videos and have had a blast fixing up stuff.

After changing pulley, when I turn on the dryer it makes a noise like it’s slipping for a few seconds then no noise, is it possible the belt would be slipping

Attaboy I thought I was missing a step due to no tension Thanks easy peezy

Sir, i have Samsung cloth dryer model DV45K7600EW/A3, Please tell me L1 & L2 how much volt require

I did this method, mine is stacked on the washer. Didn't want to take it down. Easy peasy. Less than $20. Took 2 beers to do the job.

Why does this video not mention the pulley arm spring?

@Peregrino1611

4 жыл бұрын

Rookie

@blackdogslivesmatter1568

4 жыл бұрын

@@Peregrino1611 Asshole. If we were pros we wouldnt be watching this. Apparently you are a pro and still have to watch this..what a fuktard.

@xtranormal2350

4 жыл бұрын

This demonstration only shows the replacement of the pulley wheel, not the whole pulley arm so nothing with the spring changes. It stays in position throughout the whole repair. Most of the time when you replace this part you are going to want to replace the whole arm.

How is it acceptable for a component to MELT? It's seem to be a common theme with the Samsung idler. Luckily I'm capable of replacing myself but I find it ridiculous.

I bought a non oem idler pulley off eBay and uses roller bearings instead of a bushing. It works! I have a feeling this maybe the last idler pulley I have to buy.

@trevormiller7685

5 жыл бұрын

Do you by chance have a link to the pulley? I can hear mine is starting to make noise..

@edwinmendija8087

5 жыл бұрын

@@trevormiller7685 www.ebay.com/itm/DC93-00634A-NEW-REPLACEMENT-FOR-SAMSUNG-CLOTHES-DRYER-IDLER-PULLEY-ASSY/142452052724?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

@edwinmendija8087

5 жыл бұрын

Shipping was fast and repair took about an hour for me. Wear a thick long sleeved shirt because the edges of the dryer are sharp! I found out the hard way...hope this helps.

@bethington81

5 жыл бұрын

How do I know if the squeaking is from the pulley or the rollers.

@edwinmendija8087

5 жыл бұрын

Brandon Ethington to properly diagnose your problem, you will need to take the dryer apart so you can assess the condition of the 4 rollers and idler arm. My idler arms bushing had worn and totally fell apart. The rollers looked just fine. I found it easier to install the belt to the idler arm through the back of the dryer. Also, you should check the inside of the blower motor to make sure it is clear of lint and debris as well. Hope this helps

Where does the the spring go? I found it laying loose at the bottom

@repairclinic

6 жыл бұрын

The spring goes from the end of the idler arm down to a bracket on the base of the dryer.

@debraprimrose7204

5 жыл бұрын

Watch the video and pause at 3 minutes and 39 seconds (approx.)!

what was the point of taking the whole thing apart?? i just did it all from the back

@MrPrios1

7 жыл бұрын

Well for one I can really clean it out and inspect the other parts while I have it open. It was pretty easy, I was amazed how much sand, dirt, and lint where in there.

@isaachernandez2209

7 жыл бұрын

Pancake Mix on mine the back is all one piece that raps around to the front.

@InternetDude

5 жыл бұрын

I had to go through the front because my belt snapped

@salmike1107

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure about your dryer, obviously different, but my 2016 Samsung is a solid one piece exactly like the one in the video. All three sides are one bent piece with no accesses from the back just the vents that are punched out. I took mine apart following this video and it took exactly as long as the video. Actually super easy. Since I had the whole thing apart I replaced everything. Runs like brand new again and vacuumed out all of the dust.

@johnpeze

5 жыл бұрын

Nax just did mine tonight the same way as you took 15 min most of the time finding a comfortable place to lay down.

Samsung knows damn well that installing a proper bearing pulley would make the dryer last for years and probably never slip off or break, but it’s not worth the extra $2 since once it’s out of warranty they don’t care. They want to sell you a new dryer.

@brockgayman9568

3 жыл бұрын

If only there was an aftermarket part out there that fixed this issue???

My local workers wanted to charge $175 just to take a look at my dryer and the and part could be anywhere 25-$50 and that not including labour. Shoot just fix it myself... how hard can it be?

How do you tell if the idler puller roller is worn?

@gasfrommyanusi0i594

4 жыл бұрын

nevermind i opened the dryer and saw the pulley wheels was melted and seized up.

I just went through the exhaust vent opening took 5 minuets tops. Couldn't justify tearing the whole thing apart just to replace Idler Pulley Assembly

@StopCommies

5 жыл бұрын

Time saving to be sure, though an obstructed view, especially to those with larger arms. And if you're also replacing the belt (which you probably should since it may have been damaged a bit sliding against the broken/sharp pulley) then you need to take it apart anyhow.

@gasfrommyanusi0i594

4 жыл бұрын

At least this way you get to examine the other parts to see their condition

I mean... I have no skills whatsoever and i could manage to fix my dryer. Thanks.

Why did you not grease the pully wheel before insertion ?

@charlesdakshaw9245

4 жыл бұрын

@@repairclinic Then it's just metal on metal,,,,don't make sense...I used white Lithium grease (teflon)....

Or you can do this from the back exhaust air vent cover , one screw and and your done , no need to dismantle the the entire unit unless your changing the rollers and or belt.

@Peregrino1611

4 жыл бұрын

True but, it wont hurt to dissemble the dryer to clean all the guck out of it. I mean might as well-

@dr.curious5136

4 жыл бұрын

Justin1611 it definitely won’t hurt

Wow, a $10 part.. my pulley broke. I just ordered it off Amazon. We will see if that really fixes it.

👍🏻👊🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

What if I told you that you could do this same thing by only removing 3 screws and a towel...... 😂😂😂

@timvansteenburgh8389

5 жыл бұрын

I would say pointless cause it will be coming apart shortly after when the drum rollers do the same so better to just grease them when doing the pulley

@damondelgado4603

5 жыл бұрын

What type of grease would you use?

I put everything back together… when I start the dryer; it sounds like it’s going to explode……. WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED and HOW DO I FIX IT

Next scrape the first layer of paint off the dryer.

The roller in mine was completely melted, was just a flat ring of plastic when I opened the inside. Dryer is less than 2 years old. Cheap junk.

@bobbysherard9643

4 жыл бұрын

Same here. Came with the house I bought. Paid 42.75 for a new piece and it works again...until that one melts I guess.

@assasaindude

4 жыл бұрын

Just happened to me for a second time in owning it for 4 years now.

@Peregrino1611

4 жыл бұрын

Mine melted aswell, my dryer (Samsung DV40j3000ew) would turn on but wouldn't spin. Took it apart and found the culprit. The belt was off the idler pulley because the pulley melted. Mine looked like some hot lava had got to it haha.

this would be a lot easier if it was the back you could open. then you could see where the damn spring goes

You cannot do this through the exhaust hole because you have to realign the belt on the pulleys once you replace the roller. There is no easy way out, but thankfully taking it apart seems to be pretty idiot proof

You can unscrew the rear vent hose and access the idle from there to save an hour 🤦‍♂️

@ChicagoLuis

3 жыл бұрын

This guy removed the engine to replace a flat tire lmao

Simply the easiest dryer to take apart for repairs, GE, Whirlpool, Amana are all made with unnecessary complexity, not so Samsung.

Nope. Take the exhaust cover off and the idler pulley will be right in front of you. Done. Dismantling everything is crazy. Personally I roll the dryer forward onto its door so I can do the job standing. I put a cushion down first, for the door. I honestly don't understand why this video and the other DIY vids all tell us to go in through the front. I can't see any benefit, at all. I think the industry wants me to see this 100 step process and just give up and call a pro hahaha.

This is a crappy way of doing it I replaced mine in about 15 min through the vent hole in the back

I followed these directions and I'm 9 screws short. Missing screws is better than extra screws right?

This video is not based in reality. The drum is in the way when you put the belt back on. Poor design. You need a panel on the back to make repairs easier.

2nd one in two years, Samsung and their dryers are steaming shit piles.

No need in this much disassembly. You can simply pull the vent assembly off and reach everything from there. This is a good video but its a waste of time to go this far

@GenXMetal_Head

6 жыл бұрын

For a lame brain like me is was perfect. I saw another video on what you described. For a person with a trained eye in repair your solution may work but for those who are not handy it was exactly what I needed.

@1coolsapien

6 жыл бұрын

Actually, you can't get the belt off like that, and there was a lot of belt material all over the motor from the rubbing. Plus I wanted to replace everything so I did the belt, tensioner and four rollers.

@p.g.8138

6 жыл бұрын

I agree, way easier your way.

How convenient they left the part out where u need to put the pulley on the drum!! Thanks for nothing!

@mattgomez1585

4 жыл бұрын

@@repairclinic meant belt

@mattgomez1585

4 жыл бұрын

@@repairclinic sorry what I wrote was harsh. I appreciate it

Does it matter if you put drum in opposite direction?