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Model: LA5580XPW1	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: More than 10 years
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hopeonceagain		#1 Posted : Tuesday, October 16, 2007 12:44:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/16/2007(UTC) Posts: 1		I have an older top load whirlpool. Belt broke on me today and I have a washer half full of water and wet clothes. The belt was prob. original and it did have that wonderful burning rubber smell before I got down there to check things out. I'd be willing to try to replace the belt if that's all that's involved. Is it likely that there's anything else going on and how do I tell if there is?


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ApplianceJunk		#2 Posted : Tuesday, October 16, 2007 6:14:46 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 7/24/2007(UTC) Posts: 2,277		Hi, Your belt drive whrilpool is atleast 20 years old. At best if it only the belt it's a pain to change. Before you change the belt you will want to check the water pump to make sure it is not locked up. Take hold of the water pump pulley and see if you can turn it by hand. If not the pump will also have to be replaced. Good luck, AJ


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