How to replace a belt on a Virpul washing machine

The drive belt in the Virpul washing machine is responsible for the rotation of the drum. Therefore, if this part is not in order, the drum simply will not function. In some cases, the drive belt just flies, and it can easily be returned to its place, but if there are any defects, you will have to install a new element. This article will talk about how to replace a belt on a Whirlpool washing machine.

Why does it go bad?

To understand what the problem is, you need to remove the wall of the washer and look inside. So, what are the main reasons that the belt has flown?

1. Pulley malfunction. A pulley is a device that transmits torque to a drum from an engine. For the correct operation of this part, it is necessary to observe the balance of the drum loading. If it is broken, the drive belt does not withstand voltage, jumps off and stops the machine.
2. The belt may just wear out. For convenience, modern washing machines are trying to be as compact as possible, and the parts are very close to each other. Due to this design, the drive element can fail much earlier than the due date due to elementary wear.
3. An imbalance in the load of laundry can lead not only to problems with the pulley. As a rule, if the drum is overloaded, its contents are shifted to one side and, when pressed, presses on the drum, which can hit the tank at high speeds. This again can cause the drive belt to “slip off” and stop the washing machine.
4. There are bearings in any washing machine - a part that takes up the main load during machine operation to reduce drag and make rotation of parts easier. From time to time, bearings need to be replaced, and if you do not make it on time, all parts will vibrate violently. Including the notorious pulley. Thus, the belt can not only fly off, but also tear.
5. Sometimes the belt breaks with rare use of the unit. This seems unbelievable, but with rare use some parts of the drive dry out and, as a result, when the laundry starts unexpectedly, they rub and break.

How does the Virpul washing machine signal to the owner that the drive belt is out of order? As a rule, the error code is displayed on the display during self-diagnosis of the machine, but this does not always happen. Sometimes the wash starts without problems, but the drum rotates very slowly and makes strange uncharacteristic sounds. Sometimes the washing does not start at all, as the drum does not rotate, while it easily moves under physical influence, for example, if you twist it by hand.

Important! If you find a problem, do not delay it with a solution, because a torn belt could hook sensors or wiring and damage them, which is much more dangerous.

Repair progress

Any operation will cope with the operation of installing or replacing a drive element. The main thing is not to rush and observe safety precautions. For example, before starting work, disconnect the washing machine from all communications, prepare the container for draining the water and collect all the remaining water there by disconnecting the intake hose from the back wall. Only now can we begin dismantling the machine.

To do this, unscrew all the screws around the perimeter of the back wall with a Phillips screwdriver and remove it. You will immediately see the belt, which should be checked for damage. Also, do not forget to inspect nearby elements: wiring and sensors.

If there are no problems with the sensors and wiring, and the belt needs to be replaced, we will figure out how to make it. By the way, the replacement and adjustment of the belt is done in the same way! For this, the product must first be pulled onto the motor shaft, and then onto the pulley, while scrolling it with one hand and pulling the belt with the other hand. If you do everything right, the part will be located as if in a special groove. Make sure it is. Then you can screw the back wall back on, connect the machine to the water supply and mains and start the wash. If the drum rotates as needed, congratulations, you coped with the task!

Reinstalling and replacing the engine belt on the Virpul machine is one of the most simple operations involved in repairing washing machines. Therefore, anyone can cope with it on their own.