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Quick answer: The most common faults on the Electrolux EDV5552 and EDV6051 sensor dryers are a stretched or snapped drum belt ($12.29), a worn rear drum bearing and support ($24.45), and a squealing idler pulley — sold as a kit with a new belt ($36.95). All are in-stock parts that ship from Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Drum Belt — $12.29 · Rear Drum Bearing & Support — $24.45 · Idler Pulley & Belt Kit — $36.95 · Wall Mount Bracket Kit — $18.95 · Not sure which part? Use the Part Finder
Common faults on the Electrolux EDV5552 and EDV6051
The Electrolux EDV5552 and EDV6051 are vented sensor dryers — among the most common dryers in Australian laundries, and two of the models we see the most winter parts orders for. Because they are vented machines, almost everything that goes wrong is mechanical: the drum is turned by a long belt driven off the motor, kept under tension by an idler pulley, and the rear of the drum rides on a small bearing. Those three wear points — belt, idler pulley, rear bearing — account for the vast majority of faults on this family.
Before ordering parts, confirm your exact model from the model sticker — on these dryers it is usually found around the door opening or on the rear panel. The parts on this page suit both the EDV5552 and EDV6051, and most also fit the closely related EDV5051, EDV505, EDV605 and EDV6552 — always match the fitment list on the product page to your model number.
| Part | Symptom | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
 Drum belt | Drum not turning while the motor hums; dryer runs but clothes stay cold and wet in one spot; visible belt debris under the drum | $12.29 | Buy drum belt |
 Rear drum bearing & support | Rumbling or grinding from the back of the dryer that gets louder with a full load; drum scraping or sitting low at the rear | $24.45 | Buy bearing & support kit |
 Idler pulley & belt kit | Loud squeal on start-up or all the way through the cycle; squeal changes with drum speed; belt wearing on one edge | $36.95 | Buy idler pulley & belt kit |
 Wall mount bracket kit | Mounting a new or relocated dryer upside down on the laundry wall; replacing bent or missing brackets after a move | $18.95 | Buy wall mount kit |
Diagnosis guide – Electrolux EDV5552 / EDV6051
- Open the door and spin the drum by hand. If it spins freely with no resistance at all, the belt has snapped or come off the motor pulley. If it turns but you feel a gritty rumble, the rear drum bearing is worn. This one check separates the two most common faults in seconds.
- Listen to where the noise comes from. A high-pitched squeal from behind the front panel points to the idler pulley — its small bearing dries out with age and heat. A deeper rumble from the rear of the cabinet points to the rear drum bearing and support. Squeals and rumbles are different parts; identify which one you have before ordering.
- Check the belt condition even if it has not snapped. A belt that is glazed, cracked, or frayed along one edge is close to failure, and edge wear usually means the idler pulley is no longer running true. If the belt shows edge wear, replace the pulley and belt together — fitting a new belt on a worn pulley chews out the new belt quickly.
- Rule out lint before blaming parts. Long dry times on a sensor dryer are often airflow, not a component. Clean the lint filter, check the vent path behind the drum, and make sure the room the dryer runs in has fresh air. If drying times stay long with clear airflow, then look at the belt slipping under load.
- Check the drum position at the rear. With the door open, lift the front of the drum slightly. Excessive movement, or the drum visibly sagging at the back, means the rear bearing and its support have worn — replace them as a set with the kit above.
Fitting the parts yourself
These Electrolux vented dryers are among the friendlier machines to work on. The cabinet opens up with basic hand tools, and both the belt and the idler pulley are accessible once the front or rear panel is off. A belt replacement is typically a 30 to 45 minute job for a first-timer: the fiddly part is looping the new belt around the motor pulley and idler by feel. If you are replacing the belt because of a squeal, fit the idler pulley at the same time — the kit above includes both, and doing them together avoids opening the machine twice.
The rear drum bearing and support take a little longer because the drum has to come out of the cabinet, but there is no pressing or special tooling involved — the parts screw and clip into place. Set aside an hour, take a photo of the belt routing before you remove anything, and the job is well within reach of a handy owner. For a step-by-step walkthrough, see our guide on how to replace a dryer belt.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my Electrolux EDV6051 squealing?
A squeal that starts when the drum starts turning is almost always the idler pulley — the small spring-loaded wheel that keeps the belt tight. Its bearing dries out with heat and age. Replace the pulley and belt together with the kit listed above. We cover the fault in detail in our Electrolux dryer idler pulley squeal guide.
The motor runs but the drum does not turn — what part do I need?
That is the classic snapped-belt symptom on the EDV5552 and EDV6051. Spin the drum by hand to confirm: no resistance means the belt is off or broken. The drum belt listed above is the correct replacement for both models. If you are not sure which belt your dryer takes, use our which dryer belt fits my model guide.
What is the rumbling noise from the back of my dryer?
A rumble or grind from the rear of the cabinet that gets worse with a heavy load is the rear drum bearing. On this family the bearing and its support wear together, which is why the replacement is sold as a kit. Our Electrolux dryer drum bearing noise guide walks through confirming the fault.
Can I wall-mount an EDV5552 or EDV6051?
Yes — both models are designed to be wall-mounted upside down using the bracket kit listed above, which frees up bench space in a small laundry. See our dryer wall-mounting guide for spacing and fixing advice before you drill.
Is it worth repairing an EDV5552 or EDV6051, or should I replace the dryer?
Repair, in almost every case. The three common failure parts — belt, idler pulley, rear bearing — are all under $40, and the machines themselves are simple and long-lived. A dryer from this family with a fresh belt, pulley, and rear bearing is effectively renewed at the wear points for less than a service call-out fee.
Related
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- Electrolux dryer drum bearing noise diagnosis
- Which dryer belt fits my model?
- How to wall-mount a dryer in Australia
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- Browse all EDV5552 parts
- Browse all EDV6051 parts
- Part Finder Quiz — enter your model number for matched results
Ready to fix it?
- Confirm your model from the model sticker — check around the door opening or on the rear panel.
- Spin the drum by hand and note the symptom: free-spinning drum, squeal, or rumble.
- Select the matching part from the table above, or use the Part Finder if you’re unsure.
- Add to cart at ozappliancespares.com.au — orders placed before the daily cut-off ship same day from Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Disclaimer: this article is general information only and is provided without warranty of any kind. Appliance designs vary between models and production runs — always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, switch off and unplug the appliance before starting any work, and confirm parts against the model number on your appliance’s model sticker. Any repair is undertaken at your own risk and Oz Appliance Spares accepts no liability for injury, loss or damage arising from work performed after reading this guide, to the maximum extent permitted by law. If in doubt, use a qualified technician.
