How to tighten the belt on an Indesit washing machine?

How to tighten the belt on an Indesit washing machine Replacing the drive belt on Indesit collector washing machines is carried out in two stages. First you need to remove the old part. Everything is very simple here - slightly rock the pulley, and with your free hand pull the rubber band off the drum “wheel”.

Next, you need to tighten the belt on the Indesit washing machine. Everything here is not as simple as it seems at first glance. Let's figure out how to properly put an elastic band on the “wheel” without resorting to outside help.

Repair description step by step

If you notice that the drive belt on your automatic machine is worn out, do not delay in replacing it. You can buy components either immediately, based on the model and serial number of the washer, or after dismantling the old rubber band. In the second case, the likelihood of making a mistake when selecting spare parts will be minimal.

Let's figure out how to put the new strap in place. The sequence of actions will be as follows:

turn off the power to the automatic machine;
disconnect the device from utilities (the inlet and drain hoses are disconnected from the housing);
move the washing machine away from the wall;
Unscrew the bolts securing the rear panel of the case and move the wall to the side. If the “top” interferes with dismantling, first remove the cover;
Find the drive belt - it is located between the large and small pulley. In some cases, it falls off on its own and lies under the automatic machine;
Remove and inspect the drive belt. Study the marking - four characters at the beginning of the entry indicate the factory diameter of the element. Measure the circumference of the elastic and compare the two indicators. If the discrepancy is more than two centimeters, then such a strap is unsuitable for further use;
Place the new belt first on the motor shaft and then on the pulley. Pull the elastic band and start moving the drum “wheel” - this way the strap will fit into the grooves;
make sure that the drive belt is firmly in place - rotate the pulley several times. When the “wheel” rotates tightly, we can say that the work has been done correctly.

After finishing all manipulations with the belt, assemble the body of the washing machine. First, the back panel is returned to its place and fixed with bolts, then the top cover. Next, the drain and inlet hose are connected to the machine. Afterwards the washer moves back to the wall.

This way you can fix the problem yourself. Replacing the drive belt is a simple task, even a beginner can cope with it. The main thing is to choose the appropriate components and not deviate from the instructions.

The belt “jumped” off the pulley after repair

It happens that installing a new part helps to cope with the problem only for a short period of time. If, after a few washes after replacement, the belt comes off the pulley again, it means there is some kind of problem in the drive system. A more in-depth diagnosis of the automatic machine will be required. You can check the washing machine yourself, at home.

When the belt flies off the pulley more than once every 2-3 months, you will need to examine the elements of the drive system for damage.

Why does the belt often fall off? We'll tell you about all the probable reasons.

Natural wear of the strap. When the elastic fell off once, it is allowed to wear it again. If after two or three such tensions the drive belt falls more and more often, it is necessary to replace it with a new one. This means that its diameter has increased by more than the permissible 20 millimeters.
Drum pulley play.Examine the drum “wheel”, shake it in different directions. The mounting bolt has probably become loose, and tightening it will be enough to fix the problem. Sometimes only replacing the element will solve the problem.
Insufficient fixation of the electric motor. The washing machine periodically vibrates during the program. Such shaking leads to loosening of the fastenings of various parts, including the motor. The engine “looses”, which provokes a violation of the belt drive. To solve the problem, tighten the bolts holding the assembly.
Pulley deformation. The drum “wheel” can be bent during careless repairs. In some cases, you can try to align the rim. If this does not help, you will need to install the whole element.
Damage to the crosspiece. This malfunction may be the result of a manufacturing defect or vibrations emitted by the equipment during operation. When a part has a defect, it needs to be replaced. If you do not install a new element in a timely manner, you can provoke more serious problems, for example, failure of the bearing assembly.
Damaged bearings. This problem makes itself felt after several years of equipment operation. In such a situation, there is a “distortion” of the system. The only way to fix the problem is to replace the drum rings and oil seal.

You can deal with any problem yourself. The most unpleasant situation is damage to the bearing assembly. To replace the rings and seal, you will have to completely disassemble the washing machine and remove the tank from it.

If the washing machine is still under warranty, do not try to find the cause of the problem yourself; immediately contact a service center for help.

Particular attention should be paid to the selection of components.Don't try to save money and buy the cheapest spare parts. Choose quality parts recommended by the Indesit manufacturer. To do this, contact specialized stores.