How to Replace a Samsung Dryer Belt – DIY Step-by-Step Guide

How to replace Samsung dryer belt

How to Replace a Samsung Dryer Belt DIY Step-by-Step Guide

If your Samsung dryer is running but the drum won’t spin, chances are the drive belt has snapped or slipped off. Don’t worry — you can replace a Samsung dryer belt at home with a few tools, a bit of time, and a new belt from Parts-O-Matic.com — where we ship Fast and Free across the U.S..

⚠️ Common Signs Your Samsung Dryer Belt Is Broken

  • Dryer powers on, but drum doesn’t turn

  • You hear a humming motor, but no movement

  • You smell a burning rubber odor

  • Visible belt damage or no belt tension

🧰 Tools You’ll Need

  • New Samsung dryer belt
    👉 Shop Samsung Dryer Belts »

  • Phillips screwdriver

  • Flathead screwdriver or putty knife

  • 1/4" nut driver or socket wrench

  • Towel or blanket to lay the dryer on

🛠️ Step-by-Step: How to Replace a Samsung Dryer Belt

🔌 SAFETY FIRST: Unplug your dryer and disconnect the gas (if applicable) before starting.

1. Remove the Top Panel

  • Remove the two screws at the back corners of the top panel.

  • Slide the panel back and lift it off.

2. Remove the Control Panel

  • Disconnect any wire harnesses (take a picture for reference).

  • Remove screws securing the panel and lift it away.

3. Remove the Front Panel

  • Open the door and remove screws around the door frame.

  • Carefully lift and disconnect the door switch wiring.

  • Set the panel aside.

4. Remove the Drum

  • Remove the belt (if it’s still intact) from the motor shaft and idler pulley.

  • Lift the drum straight out.

5. Install the New Belt

  • Wrap the new belt around the drum (grooved side inward).

  • Carefully place the drum back in position.

  • Route the belt under the idler pulley and over the motor shaft (look for a routing diagram inside the panel or online).

👉 Need a visual? Many Samsung dryer models follow the same routing as shown in this following picture.

6. Reassemble the Dryer

  • Replace the front panel and reconnect door switch wires.

  • Reattach the control panel and reconnect any wire harnesses.

  • Slide the top panel back into place and secure with screws.

✅ Test Your Dryer

  • Plug it back in and run a short cycle.

  • If the drum spins smoothly and there’s no noise, you’re good to go!

🛒 Need the Right Samsung Dryer Belt?

At Parts-O-Matic.com, we carry OEM-quality belts that fit Samsung dryer models including DV42, DV45, DV48, DV50, and more — all with Fast and Free U.S. shipping.

👉 Browse Samsung Dryer Belts »

🧠 Pro Tips

  • Consider replacing the idler pulley and drum rollers while you're in there.
    👉 Shop Samsung Dryer Repair Kits »

  • Clean lint from inside the cabinet and blower housing for better airflow and efficiency.

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