Frigidaire 137292700 | Dryer Drum Belt | Genuine OEM Part (Open box)

Frigidaire 137292700 | Dryer Drum Belt | Genuine OEM Part (Open box).

Frigidaire 137292700 Dryer Drum Drive Belt

Genuine OEM Heavy-Duty Multi-Ribbed Dryer Drum Drive Belt

Product Overview

The Frigidaire 137292700 is a genuine OEM dryer drum drive belt. This heavy-duty rubber strand loops completely around the exterior perimeter of the large steel drying cylinder, threading down around the spring-loaded idler pulley arm and onto the main drive motor pulley. It acts as the primary mechanical link that transfers rotational force from the drive motor to tumble your laundry during a cycle.

As an Authentic Frigidaire Factory Certified Component , this premium belt features a multi-ribbed internal profile engineered to grip the motor spindle tightly without slipping. It is manufactured from a highly resilient, heat-stabilized rubber compound reinforced with high-tensile internal cording, allowing it to withstand continuous flexing, frictional heat, and heavy laundry weight loads without stretching or snapping.

When to Replace the Dryer Drum Belt

• Dryer Runs but the Drum Refuses to Spin: You can hear the electric drive motor humming or running normally when you press start, but the interior drum remains completely still because the belt has snapped or slipped off its tracks.
• Loud Squealing, Chirping, or Thumping Noises: The dryer emits an erratic squealing or thumping sound while tumbling. This happens when the belt begins to fray, crack, or separate along its ribbed paths.
• Dryer Shuts Down Prematurely: On select high-efficiency models, a broken belt trips an internal safety switch on the idler pulley arm, immediately cutting power to the heating element or motor to prevent overheating.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 137292700 (Replaces or references factory configurations 134708500, 1483365, AH2368141, AP4455246, EA2368141, PS2368141)
• Part Type: Clothes Dryer Drum Drive Belt
• Profile: Multi-grooved/ribbed inner design; custom length specifically tensioned for Frigidaire front-load matching dryer platforms.
• Condition: Brand New, Genuine Frigidaire OEM Part
• Compatibility: Specially engineered for an extensive variety of freestanding, stackable, and laundry center dryers branded under Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kenmore, Crosley, White-Westinghouse, and Gibson.

Professional Installation & Routing Tips

Safety Note: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Completely unplug the dryer's electrical power supply cord from the high-voltage wall receptacle, or shut off the dedicated double-pole circuit breakers at your home's main panel box before removing any service shields. Pro Tip: To gain access to the belt tracking zone, you will typically need to remove the main top panel, take off the front control console, and unbolt the front door bulkhead assembly. Installation Hack (The "Z-Route"): When threading the new 137292700 belt around the drum, ensure the **grooved/ribbed side** of the rubber faces directly *down* against the metal drum surface, leaving the smooth side facing outward. At the bottom motor basin, loop the belt over the top of the spring-loaded idler pulley wheel, push the idler arm to the right to create tension, and slip the belt loop under and around the grooved motor drive spindle. It forms a distinct "Z" or "S" shaped routing path. Warning: Spin the large drum manually by hand for 2 to 3 complete rotations before putting the outer cabinet panels back together. Hand-spinning allows the belt to automatically center itself perfectly along the drum's wear-track path. If the belt is installed twisted or out of alignment, it will instantly shred or snap the moment the high-torque drive motor is turned on. Maintenance Note: While you have the dryer cabinet open, use a vacuum extension hose to thoroughly clean out accumulated lint from around the motor casing and the idler pulley wheel assembly to prevent friction overheating and prolong the life of your replacement belt.

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Specifications

• Type: Belt
• Country of Origin: United States

Condition: Open box