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Customer Questions and Answers for Drive Belt by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18022398
Manufacturer Part Number: WP27001007

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.

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Vicky, the belt received part number 2200063 is our part number WP27001006 which measures 28 3/4". According to your appliance model number the belt needed is part number WP27001007 which measures 30 1/4". Thanks!

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Frustrated Mom for Model Number Amana LWA65AW AP4035118(27001007)

Our washer quit spinning back in June, so I bought a new belt for the washer. Worked great except the washer was a lot louder than it was before, but worked and spun the clothes. The other day went to do a rinse cycle and noticed the clothes didn't spin and had the burnt rubber smell again. My husband took the washer apart and the belt had broke again. My question is when you put the new part on is there something that needs to be done to make sure things are lubricated and what do you lubricate, or is there a way to make sure the tension is set right? Why is the washer so much louder now then it used to be, is there something that should be under the tub to quiet it down?

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FrustratedMom, Heres some of the information you need to check and resolve, when changing the drive belt on your washer, "Did you check and clean the idler pulley shaft and bearing, check the idler arm spring, and confirm the proper installation. Here's some help : Motor and Mounting Bracket 1. Remove service access panel, NOTE: There will always be some water that will remain in outer tub, before removing hoses from pump, hoses must be pinched off or drained to prevent water spillage. 2. Loosen hose clamps and remove hoses from pump assembly. 3. Unhook idler spring from clip on front of the motor mounting bracket. NOTE: Use care when releasing idler lever tension. If idler spring is overstretched, washer operation will be affected. 4. Reach in and around left side of motor and remove belt off large drive pulley. 5. Disconnect wire harness from motor switch by pressing down on locking tab on top of connection block and at the same time, pull connection block away from motor switch.6. Remove bolts securing motor and mounting bracket to lower outer tub flange and to weldment assembly. 7. Lift complete assembly out of washer. NOTE: Lay motor on its side. Observe belt configuration around rear pump leg. Belt MUST encircle rear pump leg when reassembling. 8. Reverse procedure to reassemble. 1. Remove any corrosion or foreign material from motor shaft. 2. Apply a thin film of lubricant to the end and sides of motor shaft. NOTE: This lubricant helps keep moisture out of the hub area and prevents corrosion. 3. Align belt on motor pulley and tension pulley." Thanks and Good Luck

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Shawn, You do have the correct belt WP27001007, based on available information. Did you check and clean the idler pulley shaft and bearing, check the idler arm spring, and confirm the proper installation. Here's some help : Motor and Mounting Bracket 1. Remove service access panel, NOTE: There will always be some water that will remain in outer tub, before removing hoses from pump, hoses must be pinched off or drained to prevent water spillage. 2. Loosen hose clamps and remove hoses from pump assembly. 3. Unhook idler spring from clip on front of the motor mounting bracket. NOTE: Use care when releasing idler lever tension. If idler spring is overstretched, washer operation will be affected. 4. Reach in and around left side of motor and remove belt off large drive pulley. 5. Disconnect wire harness from motor switch by pressing down on locking tab on top of connection block and at the same time, pull connection block away from motor switch.6. Remove bolts securing motor and mounting bracket to lower outer tub flange and to weldment assembly. 7. Lift complete assembly out of washer. NOTE: Lay motor on its side. Observe belt configuration around rear pump leg. Belt MUST encircle rear pump leg when reassembling. 8. Reverse procedure to reassemble. 1. Remove any corrosion or foreign material from motor shaft. 2. Apply a thin film of lubricant to the end and sides of motor shaft. NOTE: This lubricant helps keep moisture out of the hub area and prevents corrosion. 3. Align belt on motor pulley and tension pulley." Thanks and Good Luck

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Hello Evone. The only diagram we have is the parts diagram. You will need to remove the motor from the unit, and remove the pump from the motor. Then install the belt WP27001007 on the motor pulley and around the tension pulley like in the diagram. The large loop, goes around the large pulley in the washer. You will roll the belt onto the large pulley once the motor has been reinstalled with the belt on it correctly. Hope this helps. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=22199&diagram_id=28336219

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Brian, spin belt WP27001007 is used on several different Amana and Maytag units. Please double check your model number and resubmit, we will be glad to verify this matches your unit. Thanks!

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