How to replace the belt on a Samsung washing machine
Washing machines manufactured by Samsung have a cover located at the back that is not removable. This always makes it very difficult to eliminate unit breakdowns.
To fix the problem, you will need:
- The same belt - should be selected with markings identical to the failed one;
- A piece of electrical tape no more than 15 centimeters long;
- Half a meter of wire 0.5-0.8 millimeters thick;
- Wire cutters;
- A flashlight or any other device that can become a light source;
- Crosshead screwdriver.
Before starting repairs, inspect the gear and drum pulley. The gear has several compartments for the belt mates. It is installed from top to bottom. When installing a new belt in place of the old one, it is important to correctly get to where the failed element was previously. If it gets too close to the gear, it will not be clear how correctly it is installed. There is a possibility that in this case part of the belt will either sag or stand on the edge of the pulley and then the repair work will have to be repeated.
After the strap is put on the gear, it needs to be moved slightly to the side. It is important to choose a pulley position where it has support from turning the equipment, which, as a rule, constantly tries to move to the opposite side, on which it will stop thanks to the stop.
Use electrical tape to secure the strap. To protect it from damage, a wire is useful - place it on top of the electrical tape, forming about 10 turns and secure its edges by twisting them together. Rotate the pulley until the belt fits properly.
If the actions were performed correctly, you will hear a kind of click. You won't be able to turn the strap because it is securely fixed with the lock you made.
Now you should turn the gear in the opposite direction, and then remove the electrical tape and wire. The renovation is complete.
All actions, in general, take no more than a quarter of an hour, but only when they are performed strictly in accordance with the instructions. To check the result, rotate the pulley. The belt snaps into place and is aligned.
How to change the belt on an Indesit washing machine
First, get a new strap. It is better if it comes from the manufacturer of the washing machine or a trusted seller. First remove the remnants of the failed belt from the machine and only then proceed to install a new one. The replacement belt purchased should be placed on the engine, pressing its upper part more tightly to the pulley. Now you need to simultaneously rotate the drum and install the element on the pulley.
The belt must be in the center of the pulley located on top. This can be achieved by moving it a couple of tracks on the pulley, which is located at the bottom of the equipment.
Repair and replacement of the drive belt on a washing machine
One of the most common faults is drive belt wear. This is the most important part in the design of washing machines of the Samsung, Indesit and Zanussi brands. It connects the pulley attached to the drum and the motor. Thus, this part is responsible for the main function of the device, setting the drum in motion and ensuring its uniform rotation.
If a problem occurs, the drive belt may fly off or break. In this situation, the machine completely fails because the drive stops functioning. The condition of such an important part must be constantly monitored, checking for defects. If you only encounter repairs once, don't worry. You can independently, without the help of a specialist, put the belt back on the engine and continue operation. If a problem occurs on a regular basis, it is necessary to find out the cause of its occurrence.
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How to put a belt on an LG washing machine
To replace the strap on LG equipment, unscrew the bolts located on the rear wall of the case and remove the cover secured by them. You can perform these manipulations using a Phillips screwdriver.
Remove the failed strap by pulling it to the side and turning the pulley in parallel. When rotating, the element may burst and fly apart. In this case, it is important to collect all its parts so that they do not damage the machine in the future.
Now we put a new belt on the engine, and after that on the pulley. To do this, pull the strap onto its circle and carefully turn it. Check that the belt is placed exactly where it should be and is firmly pressed into the groove. Rotate the pulley to ensure proper installation. After checking, put back the fixing panel and screw in the bolts.
As you can see, changing a faulty belt in a washing machine is not difficult. The main thing is to carry out all actions slowly and strictly adhere to the drawn up action plan.
Installing a belt on a Bosch 1600 washing machine
To replace the drive belt on a Bosch washing machine, you need to gain access to it. Let's look at how to do this using the example of the Maxx 5 series itself (true for many other Bosch series and models). First of all, disconnect the machine from the network. Then gain access to the back wall and unscrew the screw(s) securing the cover.
Remove the cover as shown in the photo. After detaching the rear cover, you gain access to the drive belt that connects the motor pulley to the drum pulley.
Before you start removing the belt, you need to remember its location on the engine pulley so that when you put on a new one, install it on the same grooves.
To remove the belt, you need to grab it with your right hand just below the pulley and, pulling the belt towards you, begin to slowly turn the drum pulley with your left hand counterclockwise.
Due to the displacement and simultaneous rotation, the belt will fly off the drum pulley, after which it can be removed from the housing.
It is more difficult to put on the belt of a Bosch washing machine, since the design of the back cover of this series of machines makes it inconvenient to access the electric motor pulley. Therefore, first of all, the drive belt must be put on the engine, on the same grooves on which the old belt was installed. After this, the belt must be constantly kept in tension until it is completely seated. Pull the belt with your left hand, pull part of the belt to the right with your right hand and begin to put it on the drum pulley.
What kind of belts can there be in a washing machine?
V-belt
Most often, such belts are used for asynchronous motors. They are made from high quality material and special strength.
This element, installed in the machine, must be tensioned so that its deflection does not exceed 5 millimeters when pressed with a finger. The tension is produced by moving the motor, with the fasteners pre-unscrewed. If the engine movement is not sufficient to create the required tension, then such an element must be replaced. Its installation is carried out starting with the motor pulley. Next, the strap is inserted into the groove of the drum pulley. Then, holding it in it, they turn the pulley until it is completely in the desired place. Once the strap is in the right place, its installation can be considered complete.
V-ribbed belt
Used for placement in commutator motors. It has a jagged shape. It can have a variety of characteristics regarding its size and shape, as well as have a different number of wedges.
Replacing a post-wedge strap is completely identical to changing a wedge strap. There is only one difference in installation - the poly-V-element should be located in the center of the counter pulley, both on the drum of the washing machine and on the engine.
The tension level of this belt is slightly lower than that of the previous model. It is produced by turning it completely. If the belt tension during repair is too strong, you should be extremely careful not to injure your hands.
Causes of belt problems
Wear
Characteristic of compact models of washing machines, in which the parts are located extremely close to each other. While the unit is operating, they can rub against each other, thereby wearing out much faster than they should.
Cracked drum pulley
There can be many reasons for the formation of a crack, from overloading the machine to incorrect belt tension. One way or another, the occurrence of this breakdown requires replacement of the pulley.
Bearing wear
A high degree of wear can lead to strong vibrations of the spin unit and the unit drive. This causes the strap to stretch. Over time, it may slip or tear.
Incorrect use of the washing machine
When placing a large volume of laundry into the drum, the machine may vibrate strongly. The belt can easily fly off from such vibration. Or if the machine is not used for a long time, its strap may dry out and become thinner.
In side-loading units, one can often observe such a malfunction as fatigue deformation of parts made of plastic. This, in turn, leads to displacement of the machine elements and slipping of the belt. If this type of breakdown occurs, it is recommended not to waste money on useless repairs, but to purchase a new washing machine.
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Why do belt problems occur?
To prevent belt replacement from becoming a constant problem, it is recommended to “work on the mistakes.” In simple words, figure out why the rubber band flew off the pulley of the Zanussi car. Several malfunctions in the operation of the machine could have led to this outcome.
- Worn belt. The most common and understandable reason. With prolonged and intensive use, the elastic band can “wear out” its service life, tear or stretch.
- Imbalance. An overloaded drum shifts when rotating, hits the tank and leads to other displacements and vibrations. The drive belt may not withstand such pressure and may jump out of its seat.
- Broken bearings. The bearing unit ensures smooth rotation of the drum. If the “rings” are worn out, then the machine begins to vibrate strongly, the shaft becomes loose, and with it the pulley. The rubber band also can’t stand it and breaks off.
- Rarely used. If the machine is rarely used, the rubber elements, including the drive belt, dry out. As a result, the next time you start washing, the elastic band does not hold up, frays or breaks.
- Unsuccessful repair. Sometimes during repairs, inexperienced “masters” manage to damage third-party elements – a crosspiece or a pulley. In this case, the “drum-shaft” assembly suffers greatly and becomes loose, and the failure of the drive belt is only the initial alarming symptom.
It is not difficult to suspect problems with the drive belt. Firstly, on modern Zanussi, an automatic self-diagnosis system will report a problem with the drive. The display will show the corresponding code, and the wash will not start until the problem is fixed.
Secondly, the behavior of the Zanussi washing machine will change. But there are many variations here. Sometimes the machine starts without problems, but does not spin up quickly enough or makes an uncharacteristic hum. In some cases, the system does not allow you to turn on the wash, since the engine is not able to accelerate the washer to the required speed. At the same time, the drum itself can be easily rotated by hand.
You won’t be able to operate Zanussi without a drive belt - you’ll either have to change it yourself or turn to professionals. The main thing is not to delay the repair and be sure to check the adjacent elements, since if the rubber band fell, it could touch nearby sensors and wires.
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