David E Willmar , MN December 07, 2014 Appliance: Whirlpool LHA7685W1 Whirlpool Washer Lha7685w1 / : The belt was slipping/squeeling for a few seconds when it engaged to spin. How to replace Drive Belt. I was going to just tighten the belt but it is a older machine that still works very well so it was time to replace it. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours