I fixed my dryer!!!

Okay, I have to give myself a high five. I am the baddest chick. :)  The reason I say this is because I just fixed my own dryer with the wonderful help of this  Youtube video .  This wonderful man shows you how to fix a possible $ 100+ repair, for as little as $ 8 (in my case) and a little prayer and patience.  I got my friend to come over and watch my little one while I did this.  Yeah, yeah, I know, where was Hubby during all of this?  He has class on MWF night, so there ya go.  My brother-in-law is actually a handy man and told me to just buy a new dryer!  Uhh, sorry, I don't have "new dryer" money right now.

So, anyway, I go to Home Depot before work on Monday. The customer service rep advised, "Oh, sorry, we don't carry dryer belts."  Really? A home/hardware/everything-one-needs-for-home-improvement-and-repair store, and you don't carry dryer belts?...wow.  So I go to Lowe's, the rep says "Oh, I don't think we carry those."  Again, really?  What is with the world today?  Do we not try to REPAIR anything anymore?  Sorry, I don't buy brand new unless it is absolutely necessary or what I truly WANT to do.  So I tell the rep, "Well, your website says you have them."  He says, "Yeah, the website probably carrys them but I don't think we have them instore." So he gets on the phone and calls upfront and sure enough, they have them.  I bought the one that cost $ 7.98.  I wasn't sure of the size, but while reading on the website, one reviewer that bought the same one said it fit their old Kenmore, which is what I have.

Long story short, after saying a prayer, loosening a few screws and using some patience and elbow grease, I did it. It was so easy!  If it only lasts for one more load of clothes, the $8 belt was worth it!  Thank you Jesus!  Word to the wise, evaluate your situation and try to fix what you have before running out and buying something new. Peace and love. :)