How to change the belt on a washing machine

How do you know when you need to change the belt on your washing machine? Belt problems can manifest themselves in several ways. The drum of the machine may not spin when washing. In this case, damage to the engine or control module is also possible. But since checking the integrity and wear of the drive belt is the simplest, we recommend starting with it.

With this malfunction, there may be several reasons for its occurrence, related specifically to the belt. It may break, in which case it must be replaced. He might fly off. In this case, it must be returned to its place. And if it falls off often, then it is better to replace it with a new one. It can also wear out so much that it simply starts to slip. To make sure that this is the problem, you need to try to rotate the drum by hand. If it turns very easily, the belt is not in the right position.

If the drum still turns, but does so little or not completely, then the problem is most likely belt wear. And it’s also worth changing.

Changing the belt

In order to change the belt ourselves, we need to get close to the machine from behind. Then you need to unscrew the bolts securing the cover to the back of the washing machine body. To do this we need a regular Phillips screwdriver. When all the bolts are unscrewed, we remove the cover and we open the pulley. If there is an old belt on it, then remove it. To do this, pull it in our direction while turning the pulley. If the belt has slipped or broken, it is located inside the housing. It must be found and removed.

Then we take the belt that we want to install.We put it on the engine first, and only then on the pulley. In order to put it on the pulley, you need to first pull the belt over part of the circle and then turn it. After this, adjust the belt and make sure it fits snugly in the groove. Then rotate the pulley several times to make sure everything is working properly.

And after that, you can return the back cover to its place, tighten the bolts and carry out a test wash. As you have seen from your own experience, the whole process is quite simple and does not require any special skills.

If you do not have a replacement belt, you can purchase it from organizations involved in the repair and maintenance of household appliances. How to find them? The easiest way to find such an organization in a big city is to use the Internet. Yandex, Google, as well as other search engines will help you find what you need.

Video instruction

By the way, you can also watch how to replace the belt on a washing machine with your own hands in the following video:

This breakdown has its own reasons. And it is better to know in advance the list of possible reasons that will lead to such a malfunction. This way you can prevent further damage.

Reasons for this malfunction

• This malfunction can occur for various reasons. For example, the belt often wears out very quickly on narrow washing machines. This is explained by the fact that it is located quite close to the body. And as a result of wear and tear, the tank may wobble during washing. And a running belt can touch the body. This causes him to fray.
• The pulley has broken or a crack has appeared on it. The pulley is made of fairly brittle metal. And if used incorrectly or due to a manufacturing defect, it may break.Accordingly, the belt will fly off or break.
• Faulty and worn bearings can also cause pulley vibration. And our strap will simply slide off it.
• Another reason could be an imbalance in the items being washed or the machine being overloaded with dirty laundry.
• In top-loading washing machines, such a problem can occur after 7-8 years of operation. This is due to the deformation of the plastic tank, which may change its shape over time.
• A belt break can also occur if the machine is used very rarely. A belt that remains in one position for a very long time may dry out. Which is what caused the break.

1 reader comment

1. 02.09.2017 at 17:05

   Tatiana:

   Thank you! I was able to put on the belt that came off myself! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I didn’t have to call a technician or pay.

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