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Model: FWT645RHS0	Brand: Frigidaire	Age: 5 - 10 years
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timjmix11		#1 Posted : Tuesday, July 20, 2010 9:41:29 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/18/2009(UTC) Posts: 15		I have a frigidaire frontload washer that every 1-2 loads, the belt slips off. I don't see any kind of tensioner. Is there supposed to be one and maybe it broke off? The belt appears to be in good shape and not stretched but it goes on and off too easy. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.


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Gene		#2 Posted : Tuesday, July 20, 2010 12:43:32 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Very likely it happens because of the drum and motor pulleys misaligned due to a bad rear tub bearing. Open the door and manually check how the inner tub is moving up & down and side to side. Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for FRIGIDAIRE FWT645RHS0 Frtld Wshr - Frigidaire \| AppliancePartsPros.com Gene.


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timjmix11		#3 Posted : Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:18:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/18/2009(UTC) Posts: 15		Thank you for your help. I think that may be the problem but it looks like that part is about $200 because you have to buy the entire assembly.


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Gene		#4 Posted : Tuesday, July 20, 2010 4:25:48 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Yes, it is expensive. The spider can be damaged too and it can make the cost of repair over $400. Gene.


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