A broken drive belt is the most common reason a dryer won't spin. ... A working belt should provide some resistance, so if the drum turns very easily and loosely, the belt is probably broken. Unplug your dryer and remove the lid so you can inspect the belt to confirm that it's broken.

What is wrong when dryer won't spin?

If the dryer doesn't spin, it could be that the rubber drive belt looped around the dryer drum is either stretched out too much and not causing enough friction to turn. The dryer not spinning could mean that you have a broken drive belt.

How much does it cost to fix a dryer that won't spin?

Dryer Drum Not Spinning

Repairing a dryer with a drum that does not spin ranges from $100 to $450, depending on the parts that need repairing/replacing. This issue can be caused by a broken belt, which can be repaired or replaced cheaply, or it might be something more expensive like a faulty motor.