My Maytag washing machine has been running for 32 years, washing clothes for a family of four, with absolutely zero maintenance or trouble. Lately, it began making a squealing noise, and sometimes would not agitate the tub with a heavy load.
I decided that the two drive belts needed changing, so I bought a pair of belts from AppliancePartsPros,com
I figured that if the $45 cost fixed the problem even though the machine is FAR past its normal lifetime, and I got another year or two out of it, it would be worth it.
On this machine, you simply tilt the machine back and change the belts underneath it by hand; no panel removal or tools are required.
It's now running smoothly and quietly.