The Drive Belt is an OEM part for Whirlpool front load washing machines. It transmits power from the wash motor to rotate the tub assembly, tumbling clothes during cycles. The belt is designed with deep grooves to securely grip the motor and tub pulleys. It measures 48.22” long uninstalled and will stretch to 51.53” when installed.
Causes of a bad Drive Belt can include cracks developing from repeated flexing during operation or stretching over many years. Debris trapped in the belt path can also wear down the belt prematurely.
Symptoms of a bad belt include:
- The washing tub failing to spin or agitate clothes
- Abnormally loud squealing noises from inside the machine
- The belt slipping off pulleys during cycles
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, and select Kenmore front load washers.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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Burning smell
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Will not agitate
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Pumps but will not spin
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Drum not turning Paul H. • Seattle , WA • December 13, 2019
I pulled the unit away from the wall and noticed black dust on the floor. Unplugged the unit, turned off the water. Removed back panel (about 10 screws with Torx heads) and noticed the belt was off, the drive pulley was loose and wobbling on the shaft, black dust all over the inside. Belt was worn along one side. Some grooves/damage in the outer drum casing around the pulley where it appeared the belt had rubbed. Removed the lower crossbar (2 more screws) to get better access to the drive...
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