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Model: LXE5500W0	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: More than 10 years
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paul.k.best@gmail.com		#1 Posted : Thursday, August 11, 2011 6:59:00 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/11/2011(UTC) Posts: 1		The dryer drum won't turn on my old whirlpool. Heats fine. When it's off I can turn the drum by hand fairly easily. It makes no unusual noise when on. Does that mean it's the belt?


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Bob M		#2 Posted : Tuesday, August 30, 2011 1:27:40 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/7/2008(UTC) Posts: 11		Sounds like a belt to me. See if there is a video on youtube of dryer belt replacement. Its easy on my Maytag Electric but I'm not sure on a gas model. Good Luck!


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