I am trying to fix the tumble dryer, basically the belt has snapped, so having undone the back of the dryer, and purchasing a new belt i have managed to get the belt onto the pully system and round the spindle... for some reason, it doesnt feel taught, however it looks like it should work.... problem is when i turn it on, the belt doesnt drive the pullies and the drum doesnt turn.... instead the belt rubs on the metal and smokes!!!!

What can be the problem?
Does it matter which side of the belt touches the drum, i,e ribbed or smooth? could that be it?
Please someone help, having got this far it would be a nightmare to call someone out now and pay all that money!

Cheers
Ade

Adrian, June 2004

I was told by my parts supplier that there are two different belt sizes.

The groved side of the belt needs to contact the goves on the drive shaft. If your belt is smoking it sounds like something is not quite right with the belt or the drum or pulleys are not free to move. Make sure the drum is free to run before you bolt everything back together again.

See this page for the belt & pulley configuration (at least on the one I fixed)
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pete.costello/pics/CredaPulleys.htm

Peter C, June 2004