Samsung Console Top Dryer Belt and Idler Pulley Replacement

SamsungSamsung dryerModerate⏱ 1 - 2 hours

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If your Samsung console-top dryer won’t start, won’t spin, or powers on without turning the drum, a failed idler pulley and a broken or slipped belt are common causes. This guide shows how to open the cabinet, replace the belt and idler pulley, and reassemble the dryer. Some similar LG and Kenmore Elite dryers come apart in a comparable way, but always confirm the correct replacement parts for your exact model.

🧰 Tools

Putty Knife
Phillips #2 Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers

⚙️ Parts

Dryer Belt 341241
Idler Pulley

ШагиSteps

Unplug the dryer and confirm the symptom

Unplug the dryer before servicing it.
Use this repair when the dryer won’t start, won’t spin, or turns on but doesn’t progress into spinning and you don’t hear it running.
Verify the correct belt and idler pulley for your exact model before ordering parts, even if the dryer looks similar to an LG or Kenmore.

Open the top panel

Try releasing the top by sliding a putty knife under the front edge and depressing the two tabs.
If the clips are too stiff or there isn’t enough space, remove the two screws on the back of the dryer that hold the top on.
Push the top panel forward and lift it up.
Reinstall the two rear screws so you can lean the open top panel against the back of the dryer.
If you don’t reinstall the screws, the top panel can fall and hang by the main board wires, which can damage them.

Remove the door mounting screws

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws along the top area under the open top panel.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws at the lint filter.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw by the door switch.
Confirm all seven screws are removed before trying to pull the door off.

Remove the door and disconnect the door-switch harness

Depress the two metal tabs that help retain the door, and pull the door slightly away from the cabinet.
If the harness is easy to reach, disconnect it with the door only partially removed.
If the harness is hard to reach, pull the door out and lift it up slowly to avoid damaging the wiring.
Set the door on top of the dryer, then disconnect the door-switch harness.

Remove the bulkhead and moisture sensor

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six screws holding the bulkhead in place.
Remove four screws on the bulkhead and two screws on the dryer vent housing at the bottom.
Remove the moisture sensor near the heating element in the lower right corner of the dryer.
Lift the bulkhead up and remove it.

Remove the idler arm and drum

Reach into the cabinet and locate the single Phillips screw that holds the idler arm in place.
Remove the Phillips screw, and pull the idler arm out of the cabinet.
Remove the drum using the cabinet cutouts on each side.
If there’s slack or play in the belt, treat that as a sign the idler pulley is bad.

Inspect the idler pulley and prepare the replacement

Inspect the idler pulley on the idler arm for obvious damage, such as a missing or destroyed wheel.
Replace the idler pulley if it’s damaged, because a failed pulley can trigger the belt switch and prevent the dryer from turning on.
Avoid replacement pulleys without a bearing, because they can melt onto the arm during operation.
Note that the idler arm and pulley kit may include a new screw, but it may not include a new main spring for the pulley arm.

Install the idler arm spring

Locate the idler arm spring and position it so it can be inserted into both spring holes properly.
Use needle-nose pliers if needed to thread the spring ends into place.
Watch for the spring snapping free, because it can shoot off the arm and end up stuck elsewhere in the dryer.

Route and tension the belt

Route the belt onto the motor pulley, then move the idler pulley so the belt seats correctly on the idler.
Confirm the belt follows a smooth path and lines up properly with the motor pulley.
Make sure the belt is facing the drum so it can thread onto the motor assembly.
If the new belt is slightly smaller than the old belt, stretch it by stepping on it and pulling it with your arms until it fits more easily.

Reinstall the bulkhead

Position the bulkhead and make sure its tabs seat properly before installing screws.
Watch for the casing shifting on this style of dryer, which can keep the tabs from lining up.
Reconnect the moisture sensor harness while reinstalling the six bulkhead screws.

Reinstall the door

Reconnect the door switch harness before seating the door fully.
Slot the bottom of the door onto the metal hinges at the bottom of the opening.
Position the metal retention clips so they line up correctly.
Reinstall the seven Phillips screws that hold the door to the bulkhead and the cabinet.

Close the top and test the dryer

Lower the top panel and make sure it sits properly on the plastic posts so it locks into place.
Plug the dryer back in, and verify it turns on and runs.

Troubleshoot if it still won’t start

If the dryer still won’t turn on, consider a control board issue or a bad motor.
Check for a motor that overheated to the point it won’t turn on.
Get a technician involved for deeper electrical diagnosis, because it can involve live voltage.

Confirm the dryer starts and spins normally after the repair. If a dirty or restricted vent contributed to the failure, clean the entire vent system to help prevent repeat belt and pulley damage. Repair didn't go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.

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