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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Top-Load Washer Drive Belt Replacement #134511600
Frigidaire Top-Load Washer Drive Belt Replacement #134511600
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$18.86Estimated Savings
$112.5002:13
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drive belt (or v-belt) on a top-loading Frigidaire washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the drive belt are when the washer has trouble spinning or agitating or is making loud noise during the spin cycle.
All of the information for this drive belt switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Westinghouse, Kenmore, Universal, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Montgomery Wards, Crosley, Electrolux
All of the information for this drive belt switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Westinghouse, Kenmore, Universal, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Montgomery Wards, Crosley, Electrolux
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
To replace the drive belt on your washer, you should first secure the lid with tape.
3
Now insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips.
4
Lift up the main top and support it.
5
Next, remove the mounting screws at the bottom of the front panel.
6
Push the panel down and pull it away from the frame.
7
Reach under the tub and depress the idler pulley to release the tension on the drive belt, if still intact then remove the old belt from the pulleys.
8
Install the new drive belt by hooking it onto the motor and idler pulleys then rotate the transmission pulley to fully align the belt.
9
Replace the front panel by aligning the tabs on the panel with the slots in the frame then lift the panel up.
10
Replace the mounting screws to secure.
11
Remove the support lower the main top and snap it into place.
12
Then remove the tape securing the lid.
13
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the washer is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drive belt (or v-belt) on a top-loading Frigidaire washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the drive belt are when the washer has trouble spinning or agitating or is making loud noise during the spin cycle.
All of the information for this drive belt switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Westinghouse, Kenmore, Universal, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Montgomery Wards, Crosley, Electrolux
All of the information for this drive belt switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Westinghouse, Kenmore, Universal, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Montgomery Wards, Crosley, Electrolux
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
To replace the drive belt on your washer, you should first secure the lid with tape.
3
Now insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips.
4
Lift up the main top and support it.
5
Next, remove the mounting screws at the bottom of the front panel.
6
Push the panel down and pull it away from the frame.
7
Reach under the tub and depress the idler pulley to release the tension on the drive belt, if still intact then remove the old belt from the pulleys.
8
Install the new drive belt by hooking it onto the motor and idler pulleys then rotate the transmission pulley to fully align the belt.
9
Replace the front panel by aligning the tabs on the panel with the slots in the frame then lift the panel up.
10
Replace the mounting screws to secure.
11
Remove the support lower the main top and snap it into place.
12
Then remove the tape securing the lid.
13
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the washer is functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Drive Belt
$18.86
Total$0.00
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