20 Most Recent GE DBL333EA Electric Dryer - Page 2 Questions & Answers

The idler pulley (tension wheel) is installed on the short end of the idler spring and the long end is inserted into the bracket at the base of the dryer. Insert the idler spring into the slot on the bracket in the direction of the motor. In this manner, the idler pulley is pushed against the belt as shown in the diagram below.


Belt diagram facing the rear of the dryer.

Hi,
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heatman101

Hello,

Welcome to FixYa.

Refer to this illustration and you should be capable of installing your drum belt...



The one which refer`s to "GE, Hotpoint & RCA" is a bit dated, but it is still routed in the same manner today.

Good luck.

macmarkus :)

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heatman101

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heatman101

One of two issues is going on, or maybe both. The first cause for the grinding noise is going to be the main bearing that is bad, and needs to be replaced. The squeaking is actually coming from the belt. So I would check under the unit and make sure that you do not have any metal shavings under the unit. Then also check the belt

The rear panel has two small brackets attached to the top. Remove the screws holding these on and the pry up the front top to open

The following link explains how to properly convert a 3-prong power cord to a 4-prong:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3575913-installing_a_220_vac_appliance_cord

The main difference is how the Neutral and Ground wires are terminated. In a 4-wire configuration, the Ground and Neutral are INDEPENDENT of each and are NOT terminated together.

Match the correcsponding wire colors at the terminal block and make sure the grounding strap (if installed)on the Neutral (White) terminal is removed. The ground wire will be connected separately to a ground lug on the equipment cabinet.

NOTE: If the wires are not color coded, the outer two wires (left and right) are the HOT leads. The center conductor is Neutral.

If you have any questions, please post back and let me know. I hope this helps you.

its either a loose belt, (very easy to sort out as most tumble dryers use the motor on a pivot to tension the belt.)

if its not a loose belt its most likely to be the carbon brushes inside the motor that have worn down and are now making poor contact with the motor itself.

if your not confident to have ago at fixting these yourself, most repair shops should be able to-do this for you in 10 - 20 mins tops and it should not cost a fortune either.

what is your model #

Probably a bad drive belt. Replace.

http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=206904&diagram_id=21330626#d21330626
the part your looking for is 1215
more than likely you have an open heater coil

My dryer of the same model number had the same issue. The teflon/plastic wear points are worn out or have fallen off. They are about $22.00 plus shipping at the site below. Disconnect the power, lift (with force) the top off at the front of the dryer and you will have access to remove and replace.

Felt glide assembly - Upper felt seal with three glides attached. Comes with adhesive.
Part Number: AP2150497 made by FRIGIDAIRE

www.appliancepartspros.com/modelsearch_model.aspx?part_id=2150497&&model_id=301211

You may have a broken belt that connects the drum to the dryer. Watch this video,


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sneekers or other heavy objects will do that.also your door catch mechanism is probably wore

volt ohm meter get one at walmart 15.00

there may be heat but if your heating element is not working properly it will heat some but will not dry cloths

heating element is bad it is on the rear of drier behind drum

HI, Looking at the idler assembly from the back, move the idler wheel to the left (spring loaded).
Slip the belt on the motor pulley with ribs touching pulley. Now let the idler pulley rest againdt the back side of the belt.
I hope this helps you.
Please let me know if I can help further.

Vic