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lfarris  
#1 Posted : Sunday, May 18, 2008 8:15:09 AM(UTC)
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Gave my Kitchenaid Washer to my son and he said the belt broke, which I assume is the drive belt. He lives in an old house with uneven floors, could this cause the belt to break and how do you install the new belt?
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ApplianceJunk  
#2 Posted : Sunday, May 18, 2008 10:33:20 AM(UTC)
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Hi,

KitchenAid/Whirlpool has not made a belt drive washer for over 20 years.
I would guess (no model number) what you have there is the direct drive washer.

This washer has a motor coupler that often goes bad and needs to be replaced.

This is a very simple and cheap job.

To help you I have created this step by step repair guide that you can download here.

Motor Coupler Repair Guide

Uneven floors would not cause the motor coupler to break.
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lfarris  
#3 Posted : Monday, May 19, 2008 3:03:18 PM(UTC)
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Thanks so much for the info... They did replace a belt, not sure what it was for, now the machine makes a horrible grinding noise, it does work but my husband thinks the bearings are going out...sounds like time for a new machine!!! Thanks very much Linda
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