Customer Questions and Answers for Drive Belt by Whirlpool

The Drive Belt is an OEM component specifically designed for Whirlpool brand clothes washers. It connects the transmission pulley to the drive motor pulley, transferring power to turn the wash basket.  This belt measures approximately 30 1/4 inches. 

Causes of a problematic belt include cracks and breaks from prolonged cyclic loads. Lint or debris lodged in the belt can damage it prematurely as well.

Symptoms of a faulty drive belt include:

• The wash basin fails to agitate or spin clothes
• Loud squealing sounds occur during use

Compatible models include some brands produced by KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, and Kenmore as well.