How to change the belt on the washing machine

How to understand that you need to change the belt on the washing machine? Belt problems can occur in several ways. The machine drum may not spin while washing. In this case, engine or control module malfunctions are also possible. But since the verification of the integrity and deterioration of the drive belt is the simplest, we recommend starting with it.

With this malfunction, there can be several reasons for its occurrence, which are associated specifically with the belt. It may break, in which case it must be changed. It can fly off. In this case, it must be returned to its place. And if it flies frequently, it is better to replace it with a new one. It can also wear out so much that it just slips. To make sure that this is the problem, try spinning the drum by hand. If it rotates very easily, then the belt is not in its position.

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

Change the belt

In order to independently change the belt, we need to get to the rear of the machine. Then you need to unscrew the bolts that secure the cover on the back of the washing machine. To do this, we need an ordinary Phillips screwdriver. When all the bolts are unscrewed, we remove the cover and before we open a pulley. If there is an old belt on it, then remove it. To do this, pull it in its direction, while turning the pulley. If the belt slips or is torn, then it is inside the case. It must be found and retrieved.

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

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

If you do not have a replacement belt, then it can be purchased at organizations engaged 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 see how to replace the belt on the washing machine with your own hands in the following video:

This breakdown has its own reasons. And it is better to know in advance a list of possible reasons that will lead to such a malfunction. In this way, repeated failure can be prevented.

The causes of this malfunction

• Such a malfunction can occur for various reasons. For example, often the belt wears out very quickly on narrow washing machines. This is due to the fact that it is located quite close to the case. And as a result of wear, the tank may sway during washing. And the working belt can touch the case. From this he frays.
• The pulley has broken or a crack has appeared on it. The pulley is made of fairly brittle metal. And with improper operation or factory defects, it can break. Accordingly, the belt will fly off or break.
• Faulty and worn bearings can also cause the pulley to vibrate. And our strap just slips off of it.
• Also, the cause may be an imbalance of erased items or overloading the machine with dirty laundry.
• In top-loading washing machines, such a nuisance can occur after 7-8 years of operation.This is due to the deformation of the plastic tank, which can change its shape over time.
• Another belt breakage can occur if the machine is used very rarely. A belt that stays in the same position for a very long time may dry out. That serve as the cause of the cliff.