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Title: My 8ft dryer belt is starting to "skip"..no longer running smooth.
Post by: Mark @ Hurricane Printing on May 08, 2012, 08:18:59 AM
Has anyone ever had this issue with their dryer: I noticed last night my belt is not running smooth anymore unless I speed it up...I have it set to go slow but it just started skipping.....as I sped up the belt the skipping went away.

I haven't looked into it yet..I just noticed it last night and plan to address it this weekend.

Anyway, if anyone had this probelm before how did you fix it?
Title: Re: My 8ft dryer belt is starting to "skip"..no longer running smooth.
Post by: Homer on May 08, 2012, 08:23:02 AM
I would say it's the potentiometer, the dial you turn to speed it up. You may need to take it out, hit it with the air compressor, clean it up a bit. . or buy a new one, they can be found cheap.
Title: Re: My 8ft dryer belt is starting to "skip"..no longer running smooth.
Post by: blue moon on May 08, 2012, 08:42:01 AM
Quote from: Mark on May 08, 2012, 08:18:59 AM
Has anyone ever had this issue with their dryer: I noticed last night my belt is not running smooth anymore unless I speed it up...I have it set to go slow but it just started skipping.....as I sped up the belt the skipping went away.

I haven't looked into it yet..I just noticed it last night and plan to address it this weekend.

Anyway, if anyone had this probelm before how did you fix it?

what kind of dryer? It might be easier to get answers as somebody might have a similar one.

pierre
Title: Re: My 8ft dryer belt is starting to "skip"..no longer running smooth.
Post by: inkman996 on May 08, 2012, 08:44:35 AM
Do you mean the motor is skipping or just the belt on the rollers? Dumb question I know
Title: Re: My 8ft dryer belt is starting to "skip"..no longer running smooth.
Post by: californiadreamin on May 08, 2012, 08:53:31 AM
Check Belt Tension
Check Alligator Clip And Wire Protruding From Clip
Check Drive Chain/DriveBelt Tension, Inspect Chain / Belt For Wear
Check Drive Sprocket / Pulley Alignment, Set Screws
Check Drive Motor Mounting Bolts
Check Roller Bearing Set Screws To Keep Rollers From Sliding
Check Roller Bearings For Proper Grease
Check Bearing Mounting Bolts
Good Luck!
winston
Title: Re: My 8ft dryer belt is starting to "skip"..no longer running smooth.
Post by: Zelko-4-EVA on May 08, 2012, 09:03:13 AM
start with the simple -

is the belt getting caught on anything?
Title: Re: My 8ft dryer belt is starting to "skip"..no longer running smooth.
Post by: Mark @ Hurricane Printing on May 08, 2012, 09:05:26 AM
Quote from: Inkman996 on May 08, 2012, 08:44:35 AM
Do you mean the motor is skipping or just the belt on the rollers? Dumb question I know

I think its the motor skipping...the belt is not catching on anything.
Title: Re: My 8ft dryer belt is starting to "skip"..no longer running smooth.
Post by: mk162 on May 08, 2012, 09:08:05 AM
can you time it?  it could be a gear issue or chain drive issue if your belt has one of those.
Title: Re: My 8ft dryer belt is starting to "skip"..no longer running smooth.
Post by: Zelko-4-EVA on May 08, 2012, 09:13:11 AM
Quote from: blue moon on May 08, 2012, 08:42:01 AM
Quote from: Mark on May 08, 2012, 08:18:59 AM
Has anyone ever had this issue with their dryer: I noticed last night my belt is not running smooth anymore unless I speed it up...I have it set to go slow but it just started skipping.....as I sped up the belt the skipping went away.

I haven't looked into it yet..I just noticed it last night and plan to address it this weekend.

Anyway, if anyone had this probelm before how did you fix it?

what kind of dryer? It might be easier to get answers as somebody might have a similar one.

pierre

what kind of dryer?  brand etc. 
Title: Re: My 8ft dryer belt is starting to "skip"..no longer running smooth.
Post by: inkman996 on May 08, 2012, 09:26:38 AM
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Check Roller Bearing Set Screws To Keep Rollers From Sliding

Had that happen on an older dryer but that caused problems no matter what speed was set.