Miele Drum Not Turning / Drive Failure

Dryer drum does not turn, but you can hear the motor humming or the dryer counts down time.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Broken or slipped drive belt, seized drum bearing, jammed drum by foreign object, failed motor capacitor (on some models)

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the dryer before removing panels. Beware of sharp edges.

Restore drum rotation:

  • Try to rotate the drum by hand from inside; if it spins freely, the belt may be broken or off the pulley.
  • Remove the top and side panels to inspect the drive belt; replace if broken or badly worn.
  • Check for socks or small items trapped between the drum and front felt seal; remove any obstructions.
  • If the drum is stiff or grinding, inspect the rear drum bearing and front support for wear; replace worn components.
  • On models with a motor capacitor, test and replace the capacitor if it is out of specification.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Drive Belt / Drum Bearing
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