Customer Questions and Answers for Drive Belt (Washer) by Frigidaire

This washer drive belt links the motor to the drum pulley so the machine can tumble and spin. Replacing a broken or stretched belt restores smooth, reliable drum rotation during wash and spin cycles.

• Transfers motor power to the drum for tumbling and spin
• Worn or broken belts can cause no spin/tumble or intermittent rotation
• Common symptoms: drum won't spin, squealing or thumping noises, burning rubber smell, visible fraying/cracks
• Slipping belt can leave clothes wetter than normal at cycle end

• Disconnect power and turn off water supplies before servicing
• Access the belt from the rear or bottom; remove panels as directed in your model's service information
• Release belt tension at the motor/idler, remove the old belt, and route the new belt over the drum and motor pulleys with ribs properly seated
• Rotate the drum by hand to verify alignment; reassemble and test. Inspect the idler/tensioner and pulleys while open