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Kenmore · 110.65132 7.0 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Wrinkle Guard

Kenmore 110.65132 7.0 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Wrinkle Guard BELT BROKEN Error Fix: Dryer Belt Broken

Dryer won't tumble. Motor hums but drum doesn't turn. Flat belt that wraps around drum has snapped. Replace belt and idler pulley together. Thread belt around drum, through idler pulley and motor pulley in zigzag.

Medium severity2 fixes available✨ Free fix available

Quick Answer

Error BELT BROKEN on the Kenmore 110.65132 7.0 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Wrinkle Guard means: Dryer Belt Broken. The top-ranked community fix is “Replace Dryer Belt and Idler Pulley Assembly” (hard difficulty, ~90 min, DIY cost: $25-$40). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.

Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · dryer

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When to Call a Professional

While many dryer repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:

The repair involves electrical wiring, gas lines, or refrigerant
You've tried the top-ranked fix and the error persists
You smell gas, see sparking, or notice water leaking
The repair requires specialized tools you don't have
Your appliance is still under manufacturer warranty

Average professional repair cost for this issue: $150-$250.

Other Kenmore Models with Error BELT BROKEN

796.81382 Elite Electric Dryer

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Other Kenmore 110.65132 7.0 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Wrinkle Guard Error Codes

Airflow Restriction Detected

2 fixes

DRUM GLIDES WORN

Drum Glides / Slides Worn

2 fixes

DRUM ROLLERS WORN

Drum Rollers Squeaking/Thumping

2 fixes

ELEMENT BURNED OUT

Heating Element Burned Out

2 fixes

F01

Main Control Board EEPROM Error

2 fixes

F02

Keypad / User Interface Fault

2 fixes

F22

Exhaust Thermistor Fault

2 fixes

F23

Exhaust Thermistor Short Circuit

2 fixes

People Also Ask About Kenmore 110.65132 7.0 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Wrinkle Guard Error BELT BROKEN

What does error code BELT BROKEN mean on a Kenmore 110.65132 7.0 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Wrinkle Guard?

Error code BELT BROKEN on the Kenmore 110.65132 7.0 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Wrinkle Guard means: Dryer Belt Broken. Dryer won't tumble. Motor hums but drum doesn't turn. Flat belt that wraps around drum has snapped. Replace belt and idler pulley together. Thread belt around drum, through idler pulley and motor pulley in zigzag.

How do I fix error code BELT BROKEN on my Kenmore 110.65132 7.0 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Wrinkle Guard?

The most successful fix is "Replace Dryer Belt and Idler Pulley Assembly" (hard difficulty, ~90 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $25-$40. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

Is error code BELT BROKEN on a Kenmore 110.65132 7.0 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Wrinkle Guard serious?

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Can I fix Kenmore 110.65132 7.0 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Wrinkle Guard error BELT BROKEN myself?

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Replace Dryer Belt and Idler Pulley Assembly") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 90 minutes. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, Flathead screwdriver, Socket wrench set.

How much does it cost to repair Kenmore 110.65132 7.0 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Wrinkle Guard error BELT BROKEN?

DIY cost: $25-$40. Professional repair typically costs $150-$250. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

What other error codes does the Kenmore 110.65132 7.0 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Wrinkle Guard have?

The Kenmore 110.65132 7.0 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Wrinkle Guard has 8 other known error codes, including: AF (Airflow Restriction Detected), DRUM GLIDES WORN (Drum Glides / Slides Worn), DRUM ROLLERS WORN (Drum Rollers Squeaking/Thumping), ELEMENT BURNED OUT (Heating Element Burned Out), F01 (Main Control Board EEPROM Error), and 3 more.

Which other Kenmore models have the BELT BROKEN error?

Error code BELT BROKEN also appears on 1 other Kenmore model: 796.81382 Elite Electric Dryer. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.

What other error codes does the Kenmore 110.65132 7.0 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Wrinkle Guard have?

The Kenmore 110.65132 7.0 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Wrinkle Guard has 8 other known error codes:

AF — Airflow Restriction Detected (2 fixes)
DRUM GLIDES WORN — Drum Glides / Slides Worn (2 fixes)
DRUM ROLLERS WORN — Drum Rollers Squeaking/Thumping (2 fixes)
ELEMENT BURNED OUT — Heating Element Burned Out (2 fixes)
F01 — Main Control Board EEPROM Error (2 fixes)
F02 — Keypad / User Interface Fault (2 fixes)
F22 — Exhaust Thermistor Fault (2 fixes)
F23 — Exhaust Thermistor Short Circuit (2 fixes)

Which other Kenmore models have the BELT BROKEN error?

Error code BELT BROKEN also appears on 1 other Kenmore model:

796.81382 Elite Electric Dryer (dryer) · 2 fixes

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