Repair · Dryers
Dryer idler pulley replacement in Ottawa
The idler pulley keeps tension on the belt so it grips the motor pulley.
- Proudly CanadianOttawa-based team
- BBB accreditedRepairWell, our operator
- 15+ yearsof technician experience
- Insured technicianslicensed for gas work
- Satisfaction guaranteed90-day warranty on replaced parts
- Free diagnosticwhen you go ahead with the repair
Signs it has failed
- Constant squeal that stops when the belt is off
- Belt slips or comes off
How we confirm it first
The technician removes belt tension and spins the pulley: a rough or seized bearing confirms it.
What the repair involves
Replaced from inside the cabinet, often with the belt.
Why it fails
The pulley spins fast on a small bearing and runs hot near the motor; once the bearing dries out it squeals, then seizes.
How to make it last
Replace it at the first squeal: a seized pulley can shred the belt and overload the motor.
Repair or replace?
Worth it; an inexpensive part.
What it costs
Free diagnostic when you approve the repair and it's completed; otherwise $89 + tax for a home electric appliance. The written finding shows the part, labour and total before any work. Replaced parts carry a 90-day warranty.