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GE Dryer Repair in Paradise Park, Largo: A Snapped Drive Belt

GE dryer next to a washer in a laundry room in Paradise Park, Largo

A regular client of ours in the Paradise Park community in Largo had their GE dryer (model GTD42EASJ2WW) stop tumbling. The drive belt had snapped.

GE dryer opened up, exposing the drum and rear panel

A quick, same-day fix

Once the front panel was off, replacing the belt was a straightforward job we finished on the spot.

GE dryer model and serial tag, model GTD42EASJ2WW

While the dryer was already open, we cleaned out the lint and debris that had built up inside as a bonus — no extra charge for a longtime client.

Result

The dryer tumbles normally again, and it’s cleaner inside than it’s been in a while. If your dryer suddenly stops tumbling or you hear a slapping noise before it quits, a broken drive belt is one of the most common causes — see our dryer repair page for what else we typically check.

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