Kenmore Dryer Pulleys

A dryer's idler pulley helps the belt to rotate the drum. It is also known as dryer belt tension pulley wheel.

The idler pulley wheel serves to help the belt to rotate the drum. This arm is what attaches to the idler pulley wheel.

This is an authentic idler pulley, which works with dryers.

This part is the replacement motor pulley for your dryer. The motor pulley allows the dryer belt to run straight while the dryer is operating. If your motor pulley is damaged, your dryer may not tumble, and may not start altogether. A damaged motor pulley can also damage the dryer belt, and it may need to be replaced as well. Be sure to disconnect power from the dryer before you begin this repair....

Part may differ in color from image. Please note that this is only a cosmetic difference.

A dryer's idler pulley wheel serves to help the belt to rotate the drum.

The motor pulley rotates to turn the belt that turns the drum.

This part, along with the idler pulley wheel, helps the belt to rotate the drum.

This idler pulley maintains proper belt tension and alignment, allowing smooth and efficient mechanical movement. It is commonly replaced when belts slip, squeal, or wear prematurely, helping restore quiet and reliable operation.