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Speed Queen Dryer stopped spinning
If your Speed Queen dryer has stopped spinning or the drum is not turning, the most likely cause is a broken drive belt — reach into the drum and spin it by hand; if it turns very easily the belt is probably snapped and needs replacing. After the belt, a faulty timer is possible but rare, so only test or replace the timer after checking the more common parts. A loose or unplugged power cord can also cause intermittent stopping, so confirm the plug and outlet first. Next, check the blower wheel for lint or small items that can jam or wobble the wheel and prevent the drum from turning, and inspect the idler pulley for wear or binding since it keeps tension on the belt. Finally, if the dryer runs briefly, stops, then starts again, the drive motor may be overheating or failing. You can enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement belt, idler pulley, blower wheel, motor, or timer for your specific dryer and get step by step repair parts and instructions.
01 - Speed Queen Dryer Timer
A dryer drum that has stopped spinning unexpectedly could be caused by a faulty timer. However, this is very rarely the case. Before replacing the timer, check all the more commonly defective parts. If you determine that all of the other components are working properly, test the timer by using a multimeter and consulting the wiring diagram. If the timer is defective, replace it.
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02 - Speed Queen Dryer Drive Belt
The drive belt is a very long, slender belt that wraps all the way around the dryer drum, around a tension pulley, and then around the drive motor pulley. Over time, the belt can break from normal use. If the belt is broken, the dryer won’t turn. To quickly determine if the belt is broken, reach into the dryer and turn the drum by hand. If the drum spins very easily, the belt is likely broken. Next, inspect the belt to confirm that it is broken. If the belt is broken, replace it.
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03 - Incoming Power Problem
Confirm the power cord is plugged tightly into the wall receptacle. A loose plug can provide intermittent power to the dryer and cause it to stop spinning during the cycle.
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04 - Speed Queen Dryer Idler Assembly
The dryer's idler assembly puts tension on the drive belt so the belt can rotate the drum during operation. A defective idler assembly can cause the dryer drum to stop spinning. Inspect the idler pulley and make sure it spins freely on the shaft. If the idler pulley is stuck, worn or damaged, we recommend replacing the drum drive belt in addition to replacing the idler assembly.
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05 - Speed Queen Dryer Blower Wheel
The blower wheel works with the drive motor to draw air into the dryer drum. Clumps of lint, socks, and small articles of clothing can escape the lint filter and get caught in the blower wheel. Since the blower wheel is usually attached to the same drive motor shaft that drives the drum belt, an obstructed blower wheel may prevent the drum from spinning. To determine if the blower wheel is working properly, remove the dryer vent and assess the strength of the air flow. If the air flow is weak, check the blower wheel for obstructions. If no obstructions are present, try rotating the blower wheel by hand. If the blower wheel...
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06 - Speed Queen Dryer Drive Motor
The drive motor turns the drum and the blower wheel to exhaust the air. If the dryer runs, stops for a while, and then starts again, this likely indicates that the motor is overheating, causing the dryer to shut off until the motor cools down. First, remove the belt from the motor and check the blower wheel to ensure that it is not obstructed. Next, with the belt removed, try rotating the drum by hand. If the drum does not rotate freely, determine what is causing the drum to bind. If the drum turns freely and the blower wheel is clear of obstructions, the drive motor might be defective. If you suspect the motor is at fault...
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07 - Speed Queen Dryer Idler Pulley
The dryer's idler pulley puts tension on the drive belt so the belt can rotate the drum during operation. A defective idler pulley can cause the dryer drum to stop spinning. Inspect the idler pulley and make sure it spins freely on the shaft. If the idler pulley is stuck, worn or damaged, we recommend replacing the drum drive belt in addition to replacing the idler pulley.
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Dryer drum not turning — why won't my dryer spin?
Dryer starts then stops — dryer runs briefly then stops, what should I check?
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