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washer doesnt spin all i hear is buzzing and the smell of smoke
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Our washer has the following problem. Here are the symptoms:
-Washer does not spin but it does pump water
-The drive belt is slipping and burning
-I removed the agitator (the plastic part in the middle of the tub) and there was nothing jammed in there.
-i put a new belt on and no change
-when i took off belt and ran it the drive motor spun
Follow-up question: Is this part serviceable? Is it an all or nothing
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where can i find it i have a magic chef electric washer and the only number i found under the hood isnt popping up anywhere
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Remove belt and try to find cause of jam. Turn pump pulley and tranny pulley both ways. If jammed in spin direction you might have something caught in tub.Shine a light in tub and check for something. If everything is ok, you just might have the wrong belt. Washer belts are made to act as a clutch, ie. the wrong belt will cause problems like this.
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did you figure it out? I have similar problem with my frigidaire washer,exact symptoms
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my washer is having similiar issues. the belt squealed , then smoked and smelled and now i cant move the agitator
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Did you find out what was wrong with it, I am having the same problems and would like to know how you fixed it??
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Originally Posted by: richappy  Remove belt and try to find cause of jam. Turn pump pulley and tranny pulley both ways. If jammed in spin direction you might have something caught in tub.Shine a light in tub and check for something. If everything is ok, you just might have the wrong belt. Washer belts are made to act as a clutch, ie. the wrong belt will cause problems like this. :):D Awesome advice! I have a GE stackable washer/dryer combo that had this exact problem! Burning smell, tub wouldn't move. For my job I use small screwdrivers that can clip in my pocket like a pen. One had jammed in the tub!:o Better job checking my pockets from now on. My unit is ~ 15 years old. The belt now looks glazed and just generally old. Since I have the washer open I think I will order a replacement belt. Is this a good idea? Seems like I'm due. Thanks, Chris
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For the Frigidaire washer, they have a sad history of partially or fully jamming of the tranny, just check.
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