There may still be water in the lines when you unscrew them, so keep a small bucket or container nearby to catch any that falls out. Never work on your washing machine while it’s still connected to power.
The size and location of the access panel will vary depending on your model of washing machine. If you can’t find any screws, there may be hidden latches holding the panel in place. Slide a putty knife in the cracks around the access panel to pop the latches loose.
Some newer washing machines don’t have belts. If you aren’t able to find any and your washing machine doesn’t work, contact a repair specialist to check it for you. Some top-loading washing machines have the belts underneath the washing machine. Lay down a towel and carefully tilt the washing machine on its side to access the belts if you need to.
Not all washing machines have belt covers.
If the belt broke or snapped, then it won’t be attached to the pulleys. Check the bottom of the machine to see if it fell or dropped.
You can buy replacement washing machine belts online or from specialty hardware stores. Don’t try using a belt made for another machine, or else it may not fit or work properly.
Don’t try to loop the belt around the motor pulley yet since it will most likely be too tight to position correctly.
You don’t need to use a zip tie, but it makes it easier to stretch a tight belt that’s hard to install.
Consult with the owner’s manual if you have trouble determining which part is the motor pulley.
The drum will get more difficult to turn as the belt stretches on the pulleys. You can also try spinning the drum pulley itself, but it may be more difficult.
Don’t leave the zip tie inside your machine since it could cause the belt to slip or cause damage. Be careful not to cut the belt, or else it could snap off more easily.
You can skip this step if your machine doesn’t have a belt cover.
If the access panel used latches instead of screws, line up the holes with the latches and slowly push the panel cover back in until it clicks into place.
If you notice any leaks from the valves, turn off the water and try tightening the lines with a wrench to make them tighter.
If the belt replacement didn’t work, call a specialist to look at it for you.
