84190 Kenmore Microwave - Instructions

PartSelect has a video describing the repair process. The only tricky part was getting the belt onto the gear wheels. I had to stick my hand into the dryer and sort of work by feel. This would be difficult if you had big arms.

There are many descriptions and videos; I just want to offer a couple of tips:

1. A 1-pint canning jar (with lid) holds the dryer drum in place while you work.

2. The edges of the front cover of the dryer are rather sharp; use gloves when handling that part.

3. You may or may not be able to disconnect the electrical connections of the front cover; if unable to disconnect, there is enough cord to place the cover on the side of the dryer while you work.

First I removed the control lid which was held down by two screws. Then i removed thw two screws holding down lint trap. I lifted the top lid then had to remove the top two inner screws that hold the front panel up. Removed the front panel looked underneath the drum and i could see the pulley system. You were able to see the mark on the drum from the old belt so that gave you a good indication of the positioning of the new belt. Then replaced all the screws and done a fairly easy job and you save yourself alot of money with the repairman.

I used the online examples at your site, the repair was quick. The down and dirty

1. remove screws from lint filter
2. remove 2 top left / right screws from the back
3. pop open front top edge of dryer. remove the top
4. remove inside top front left / right screws
5. disconnect wireing from front door. I had to use a very small screw driver to get the wiring clip to seperate. Both sides of the electrical plactic connector have a clip notch.
6. lift front dryer door up from bottom clips. flip dryer on it's back as it works best if dryer is laid on it's back for better access.
7. place new belt around dryer tub rubber groved side towards the dryer tumbler.
8. feed the belt through the tension pully and around the electric drive motor.
9. make sure tension pully is secured / clipped back to the dryer floor. It helps to slowly rotate the dryer tumbler/ tub to reposition the belt.
10 carefully move dryer back to upright position. helps to have a second pair of hands as you will need to hold the tunbler / tub while you reposition the front door on the lower clips.
11. pug in electrical wireing, replace front, back and lent filter screws.

Additional Info: You might want to remove the dryer hose from the back of the dryer as it will make it easier when you lay the dryer on it's back.

My wife and I completed the repair in 30 to 60 minutes.

The belt seemed to be stretched. With the help of your instructions I lived through it. Thanks for being there. You have a new customer for sure.Ralph G Johnson

First I removed the back of the dryer, which is unnecessary, to see what the problem was. Found the broken belt and loose belt ilde (comes loose when the belt snaps). So i ordered the belt and 2 days later it was at my house. I used standard shipping, apparently I live 40 mins away from the distribution center. I followed the directions that came with it and in about an hour I was done. It was very easy. Highly recommend this seller.

My son-in-law did the repair. He had just experienced the same problem with their dryer that he fixed. I think it was relatively easy but he did have to lay down on the floor to put the new belt on which I could not have done because of my arthritis. We just had trouble with one of the screws to connect the front of the dryer to the rest of the dryer. A screw size-adjustment-plate fell to the bottom when I unscrewed the screw and we didn't know what we were looking for until he found it and then I figured out how it had to go on because the holes were too big for the screw.

Disassembled dryer per video instructions. MOdified tension roller assembly by securing it to bottom of dryer. Drilled hole next to bracket and mounted metal clamp with a self tapping screw. It was much easier to install the belt if the tension assembly was stabilized.

Took off the front of the dryer & replaced belt- it was a lot easier than I thought. Taking the front off was the hardest part.

My son told me about your site. My dryer needed a belt replaced so I ordered it on one day and it was here the next day. I watched the video on how to replace a belt, Done just what they said to do and it was so easy. No problems at all only took about 45 minutes. And let me say this I am a woman, so if I can do it, anybody can do it. Thank you so much for a wonderful site! P.M

Just like the diredctions described...loosened two screws from front and unhooked door switch..removed front of dryer..took belt around drum and held belt while collapsing the pulley...easy about 15minutes to repair.

I ordered the parts for my elderly mother's dryer, printed all the DIY instructions, plus the instructions that came with the belt. And wha-laa, my brother changed it out in 30 mins. tops, we were both pleased she didn't have to buy a new one!!! The other stories really are true! I now, am also another impressed customer, great service, advice, quick, and accurate.

The repair was simple and a good diagram accompanied the belt. The best way to do this is to make sure the tensioner is in place with the spring attached on both ends. Replace the drum with the belt over it. Lay on the floor and with your left had grab the bottom of the belt, run it under the tensioner, then loop it over and onto the motor pulley. Hand rotate the drum to assure that all is lined up, swing up the front of the dryer, then pull the top down and snap it all together, start the dryer, grab a beer and watch your favorite sports program!

Using screwdriver, pry up top lid from front. I used bungee cord to hold it up and out of the way. There is one screw towards the top holding the front panel to each side panel. Remove screws and pry open. Prop up right side panel so wires at top are protected.

Verify that the belt is broken. Order new belt. Follow instructions on package to put new belt on -- pretty easy. If it's not the belt, consider whether your skills are good enough for further diagnosis, or whether you need to call a pro.

Reverse paragraph above to put dryer back together. Catch up on backed-up laundry.

The top has clips at each front corner,and two screws in the lint filter door that need to be removed, and the top can be popped up. Now you can see the belt,or not if its broken.The lower kick panel under the door is removed next, by gently prying off the panel.Unhook the springs to lift the door.The door is removed with 4 screws in each corner of the panel. I propped the drum up with wood and removed the door,installed the belt with the instructions included with the belt. Reassemble in reverse order.