[gZnuttz]

What is wrong with my Whirlpool Gas dryer? I put a load in the dryer and it just hums--drum won't spin, and motor hums like it's struggling to spin the drum. I tried it again until it finally just stopped. Few minutes later, I cut the load in half and it worked fine but motor sounds like it is having a hard time spinning the drum, but it dried my clothes. I turned on the dryer while empty and works fine. Is the problem the motor, or the belt? I don't think I overloaded the dryer since I wash the same load every week. Please help and thanks in advance!

[kayakcrzy]

It is either the motor or the belt. I would replace the belt first. It is hard to tell sitting from here. If you need me you can reach me at my web site at ApplianceEducator.com Tom

[gZnuttz]

My wife insisted that we do our weekly laundry before I mess with the dryer. After the second drying with just a small load, the dryer completely stop tumbling. There was a burnt smell in the garage, so I was thinking the motor is finally out.
I opened the dryer and the belt was still intact. I also opened up the blower housing and found a lot of dust, lint, paper clips, screws, and the plastic thingy for my dress shirts collar. Man it was filthy! The blower wheel was also nicked all the way around--so I know I have to replace it.
I was able to remove the belt, drum and pulley with no problems. Removing the blower fan was a B*tch! I literally had to destroy the blower wheel to remove it.
Tomorrow, I will buy a new motor, belt, blower wheel and pulley.

[kayakcrzy]

Good luck, let us know how it goes. Tom

[gZnuttz]

I ended up buying the parts on Friday but didn't get to work on it 'til Sunday. Within 15 minutes, I got the dryer working! And it felt GOOOD! On top of that, I got my parts for wholesale price($140=motor, pulley, belt and blower wheel)--thanks to Marie from Reliable Parts Inc in San Francisco.
That Sunday, we did 3 full loads and so far so good! I couldn't believe I fixed it!!!
How much money (LABOR) do you think I saved by fixing it myself?

[kayakcrzy]

Great job Dude, you probably saved with the mark up on the parts about $50.00, and labor and service call, at my rate it would be 77.95. So you saved about $130.00 Good Job. Tom ApplianceEducator.com

[Frustrated3]

This sounds EXACTLY like the problem I am having with my Whirlpool Dryer. Neither my husband or I are very handy-man savy, what would you suggest? Hubby says let's go get a new one, and I am thinking let's not and fix it!!! Where do I find parts and how do I know for sure if it is the motor, pulley, belt and blower wheel??? I opened it up and it looks like the belt is still in tact, but I am afraid to go any further!! It's only 4-5 years old and I'd like to think would be worth fixing. Thanks for any help!!
Frustrated in PA!