How to replace a washing machine drive belt.

Washing Machine Belts

If your washing machine's drum won't turn during a wash cycle, the problem is usually a worn or snapped belt or a problem with motor or pcb see other repair guide videos.

A washing machine drive belt attaches the motor to the drum via the drum pulley, is an important part of any washing machine.

It basically drives the motion of the drum unit where the clothes are washed and spun. If your washing machine is making a loud, shrill sound, then the belt is probably worn or displaced.

If your machine fills with water but doesn't move, the belt has most likely been broken or one of the other faults I mentioned before.

No matter which issue you are having with your washing machine, these problems indicate that it is time to replace the drive belt.

Learning how to replace a washing machine belt can be tricky but in the video i show you the easy way to fit and replace a new one this will save you from a more costly repair bill if you do it yourself:

1. Unplug your washing machine from the electrical outlet or power source before attempting to replace the washing machine drive belt.
2. Check to see if the belt has broken or frayed. Loss of drum action on your washing machine can be down to failures due to a bad belt.
3. If your washing machine has an access panel at the back you will need to remove this as well as the lid.
4. Gently turn the washing machine drum pulley while easing the belt of.
5. Now the belt is of inspect it for signs of wear.
6. If the belt is worn you will need to replace it. Find the correct belt for your model or you can use the belt number to find it.
7. Replace the new washing machine drive belt by slipping it over the drum and motor pulleys from which you removed the old belt and rotate the drum pulley as you fit the belt it makes the fitting much easier see video for technique.
8. Make sure you align the belt correctly on both pulleys.

The belt number can be found in 3 ways

1- Model number can locate the correct belt.

2- The long number on the belt is usually the part number.

3- The belt number consist of the number followed by a letter and number, this is the belt length then how many groves or ribs it has