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How to Replace Dryer Belt on Maytag PYGT244AWW?

This is not a question but rather a "How I replaced my dryer belt" on my Maytag Performa gas dryer PYGT244AWW. After opening the top of the dryer using a putty knife to release the retainers on the left and right sides of the top, I removed the front cover by removing two 1/4 inch sheet metal screws where the front panel meets the side panels on each end. Since there are no access panels on the bottom right side of the dryer I must assume the Lonely Maytag repairman has thin long arms and X-ray vision to see and reach inside and past the blower unit on the bottom right to install the belt over the motor shaft pulley and set the idler pulley on the belt. First of all one cannot see the pulleys as they are obscured so you are working in the dark not knowing what you are feeling for. After several attempts to find the pulleys, I decided to cut an access panel in the right side opposite the end of the motor to expose the pulleys. I laid out a 7 inch by 7 inch square, drilled large holes in each corner so my saber saw blade would fit in and I cut out the panel. Presto! there were the 2 pulleys easy to access. Remember to install the belt (part no. 31531589) with the ribbed side towards the drum and fit it into the ribbed motor pulley then pull the idler pulley over the smooth side of the belt. Since the dryer sits up next to the wall this open access panel cannot be seen, however one could make a metal cover and attach it with sheet metal screws for safety if exposed. Hope this helps others.

Dan Metro
May 2006
how o whee can I see a diagam on how the idle arm pulley are set up unto motor and drum ''please model is 'pygt244aww'' maytag gas dryer'''

joanne
December 2016
I found that the drum just lifts out (you don't have to remove any fasteners) and its very easy access to the motor/pulley assembly. you put the belt on the pulleys and feed it over the drum as you re-insert it.

Curtis
May 2012
My belt broke on the dryer, but I found out that the pulley on the motor had broken.The side(pulley) away from motor just came apart.I checked with a local appliance parts dealer and they said you can't just replace the pulley,you have to buy a whole new motor assty.Help is their any thing I can do thats cheaper than a new motor?

Joe Ridgeway
October 2007

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