Washer Repair

actionguns · #1 (**permalink**) 06-15-2009, 11:32 AM

My Maytag had previously broken a belt and shattered the idler pully wheel. I replaced both. Now The unit shut down with the smell of something burning....obviously the motor overload protector because it works now. I want to know where the binding is likely happening...brake? misaligned Idler pulley arm? Any help would be appreciated.

Gene · #2 (**permalink**) 06-16-2009, 06:40 PM

Remove the belt from the transmission pulley and check how freely the transmission pulley is moving in both directions. Post the results.

Gene.

actionguns · #3 (**permalink**) 06-19-2009, 12:59 PM

ok, this weekend i'll do just that. i was told that it may be the motor pulley thats plastic and fails. and i was also told that since whirlpool bought out maytag that you can no longer buy just the pulley?

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Washer Repair

My Maytag had previously broken a belt and shattered the idler pully wheel. I replaced both. Now The unit shut