How to Replace a Washing Machine Belt

Intermediate 1 hour 15 steps 9600 views Rating: 3.9/5 Published: 2026-03-23

Disconnect the washing machine from the power and water supply lines.. Remove the access panel on the front or back of the machine.. Look in the access panel to locate the belt.

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1

Disconnect the washing machine from the power and water supply lines.

Step 1

Disconnect the washing machine from the power and water supply lines.

2

Remove the access panel on the front or back of the machine.

Step 2

Remove the access panel on the front or back of the machine.

3

Look in the access panel to locate the belt.

Step 3

Look in the access panel to locate the belt.

4

Unscrew the belt cover if your washing machine has one.

Step 4

Unscrew the belt cover if your washing machine has one.

5

Pull the old belt off of the drum if it's still attached.

Step 5

Pull the old belt off of the drum if it's still attached.

6

Get a belt that matches the brand and model of your machine.

Step 6

Get a belt that matches the brand and model of your machine.

7

Align the belt around the drum pulley so the flat side faces out.

Step 7

Align the belt around the drum pulley so the flat side faces out.

8

Secure the belt to the drum pulley with a zip tie.

Step 8

Secure the belt to the drum pulley with a zip tie.

9

Loop the other end of the belt around the motor pulley.

Step 9

Loop the other end of the belt around the motor pulley.

10

Spin the washing machine drum so the belt aligns on the pulleys.

Step 10

Spin the washing machine drum so the belt aligns on the pulleys.

11

Cut the zip tie off of the belt with a pair of scissors.

Step 11

Cut the zip tie off of the belt with a pair of scissors.

12

Screw the belt cover back on if you had to remove it.

Step 12

Screw the belt cover back on if you had to remove it.

13

Reattach the access panel cover to seal your machine.

Step 13

Reattach the access panel cover to seal your machine.

14

Connect the washing machine to your water and power supplies.

Step 14

Connect the washing machine to your water and power supplies.

15

Test using your washing machine to see if it works.

Step 15

Test using your washing machine to see if it works.

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