A washing machine belt, also called a drive belt, is an essential part of any washing machine. He mainly controls the drum in which the clothes are washed. If your washing machine makes a loud, high-pitched noise, then the belt is likely worn out or misaligned. If the machine is full of water but the drum is not spinning, the belt is most likely broken. No matter what the problem is with your washing machine, these problems indicate that it is time to replace the drive belt. Learning how to change a belt can be tricky, but it saves you a huge repair bill if you can do it yourself.
Steps
Step 1. Unplug the washing machine from the electrical outlet or power source before attempting to replace the belt
Step 2. Check if your car has a removable panel
If there is one, it should be on one side, most likely at the back. It will need to be removed to replace the belt. If not, you will have to look through the bottom of the washing machine
Step 3. Remove the panel to make sure your washing machine has a drive belt
Step 4. Cover the floor where the clipper will be installed when making sure the clipper has a belt
This will protect the area from water that will escape from the washing machine
Step 5. Carefully flip the washing machine on its side when making sure your model is working with the drive belt
Step 6. Find the belt of the washing machine, it will be black
Step 7. Remove the clips that are connected by the rubber sleeve, the belt and the motor
Step 8. Remove the old belt from the transmission and motor
Step 9. Put on the new belt by hooking it over the gear and the motor from which you removed it
Step 10. Attach the rubber sleeve and clamps to the new belt
Step 11. Turn the washing machine to an upright position
Step 12. Plug the machine into a power outlet and make sure it is working properly
Advice
- A simple guide will help you learn how to change a belt in a washing machine. The guide will tell you where and how to remove and replace the belt.
- If you do not see the belt when you remove the panel, then your model has what is called a direct drive. You will need a repairer to fix this.
- When learning how to replace a belt, keep in mind that all models are different. This may make changing the belt different, although the basic steps will guide you through this task.
- Make sure you have someone to help you to turn the washing machine on its side to change the belt. The machine is heavy and will be inconvenient to operate without assistance.
- If you have a Haeir washing machine, then you need to loosen the screws on the panel.
Warnings
- Never try to replace the belt in the washing machine while plugging it in. This can lead to injury and electric shock.
- Do not try to turn the machine over by yourself when installing the belt. You could injure yourself or damage the machine.
- Do not attempt to replace the belt without tools at hand.
While some clamps are manually removable, others will require a socket wrench or screwdriver.