The Fix-It Playbook — Dryer Won't Spin (or Squeals) Flowchart | Free 1-Page PDF | 2026 Edition

Dryer motor running but the drum won't turn — or it squeals or thumps? The sound tells you the part.

Two questions sort it. Does the motor run at all — total silence is power, door switch or fuse. Then, unplugged, spin the drum by hand: spinning freely means a broken belt; resistance means the idler pulley or rollers, three steps each.

The sheet also carries a match-the-sound quick-read (squeal = idler pulley, thump = rollers or glides), and a plain line on when to stop and call a pro.

One page. Print it or keep it on your phone. Free instant PDF download, yours to keep.

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