The belt wraps the drum and the motor pulley. It breaks with age or when the drum is overloaded, and the symptom is a motor that runs with a drum that does not turn.
Brand repair hub
Fisher & Paykel Appliance Repair
Fisher & Paykel has been owned by Haier since 2012. The brand is known for direct-drive top-load washers and Drawer Dishwashers, and its parts are distributed separately from GE Appliances.
Find the model plate
The model and serial numbers are on the lid or door frame, or behind the lower panel on refrigeration.
Fisher & Paykel repair guides by appliance
Fisher & Paykel Dryer
Parts, test order and brand-specific notes for dryer repairs.
Open guide →Fisher & Paykel Freezer
Parts, test order and brand-specific notes for freezer repairs.
Open guide →Fisher & Paykel Washer
Parts, test order and brand-specific notes for washer repairs.
Open guide →Fisher & Paykel Washer-dryer
Parts, test order and brand-specific notes for washer-dryer repairs.
Open guide →Parts for Fisher & Paykel appliances
The idler keeps tension on the belt. A worn pulley bearing produces a chirp or squeal that changes with drum speed, and a seized pulley will shred a new belt.
The thermal fuse is a one-shot safety device on the exhaust path. It opens when the dryer overheats, which is why replacing it without clearing the lint blockage leads to a repeat failure.
Electric dryer elements are coiled resistance wire in a metal frame. They break with age or heat cycling, and a broken coil is often visible as a gap or a blistered section.
The igniter is a ceramic element that glows to light the gas burner. It is fragile, and a cracked igniter will glow weakly or not at all while the dryer tumbles without heat.
The blower moves air through the drum and out the vent. A cracked hub or stripped center lets the wheel spin on the shaft, so the dryer runs quietly but airflow drops and clothes stay damp.
Always order by the full model and serial number. A part that looks identical can differ in mounting, wattage or connector.