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Model: GEQ8811LW0	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 1 - 5 years
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jmilstead		#1 Posted : Monday, January 5, 2009 6:18:36 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/5/2009(UTC) Posts: 5		While using the dryer for the past few days I started smelling a burning smell possibly rubber. The dryer started making a sweaking noice to go with the smell. Finally the dryer quite working. I am thinking that I broke a belt. Is this a difficult fix?
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jmilstead		#2 Posted : Monday, January 5, 2009 6:20:45 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/5/2009(UTC) Posts: 5		sorry , I ment squeaking noise.
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Gene		#3 Posted : Monday, January 5, 2009 6:31:12 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Remove the toe panel and check if the belt is broken. Post the result. Here are the break down diagrams for the Whirlpool dryer Model GEQ8811LW0 Gene.
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jmilstead		#4 Posted : Wednesday, January 7, 2009 8:21:32 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/5/2009(UTC) Posts: 5		After removing the lint screen cover I found it stuffed full of lint. Cleaned it out and could see the belt is still on the drum so I will test it tonight to see if that was the problem.
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jmilstead		#5 Posted : Monday, January 12, 2009 10:06:58 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/5/2009(UTC) Posts: 5		the belt is still on the drum. How ever when running the dryer it runs for a while and then quits. I suspect the belt may be slipping. Is it advisable to try to call a repair service?
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Gene		#6 Posted : Wednesday, January 14, 2009 7:09:21 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Very possible the problem is a bad motor. Gene.
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richappy		#7 Posted : Thursday, January 15, 2009 12:27:14 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		If it will not start right away after it stops, you have a bad motor.
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jmilstead		#8 Posted : Thursday, January 15, 2009 4:41:11 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/5/2009(UTC) Posts: 5		thanks for the input. I have been quoted about $250 to replace the motor. I think I can just buy a new dryer for $400. thanks again
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