Belt comes off on Samsung washing machine

Have you ever wondered why the drum in a washing machine moves, or rather, what exactly makes it spin? It's simple: the drum is connected to the motor via a drive belt, which rotates the drum when the motor starts. Samsung machines are no exception and are designed in exactly the same way. But sometimes problems arise with the belt. Let's figure out why the belt on a Samsung washing machine falls off and what can be done about it?

What causes the belt to “jump”?

To determine that the problem lies in the belt, you cannot do without looking inside the case. We will now list the most common reasons for the belt slipping off the pulley.

• Long-term regular overload of the machine. If you use the unit at capacities that it physically cannot pull, sooner or later the belt will come off. If you suspect that this is the cause, simply put the belt back on and reconsider your tactics for using the SM.
• Belt stretching. If it jumps off the pulley frequently and often when the drum rotates quickly, the belt is most likely stretched and you need to buy a new one.
• Unreliable motor mounting. If the engine is poorly secured, it will move periodically, thereby weakening the belt. The problem is solved by carefully securing the motor in position.
• Poorly secured pulley. Similar to the previous point: it is necessary to refasten the pulley.
• Shaft or pulley deformation. Here you will have to change the deformed element.
• Breakage of the crosspiece that connects the shaft to the washing machine body. In this case, you will have to replace the part with a new one.
• Bearing failure.Gradually, the drum will warp and move incorrectly, weakening the belt and eventually tearing it off.

Another non-obvious reason is the drying of the belt material. If you don’t use the machine for a long time and then turn it on, the “stiffened” belt will not withstand the load on the drum, it will burst or become frayed.

Do I need to call a specialist right away?

Pulling the belt onto the pulley is quite difficult; it requires considerable strength and time. Many people simply don’t like to bother with repair work. In any case, if you want to entrust the repair to professionals, it is better to contact a service center. This is better than calling a private master for several reasons:

• you receive a warranty card for all work performed;
• the services have huge databases of parts, so if a replacement is needed, finding the original element will not be a problem;
• certified masters in the centers have extensive experience.

However, it cannot be said that problems with the belt are considered far from the most difficult, and fixing them yourself is not at all as difficult as it might seem. The main thing is to try, and then you can always leave the matter in the hands of a master.

Note! But do not rush to disassemble the machine, first make sure that the warranty period has expired; for Samsung machines it is usually 1 year from the date of purchase.

Putting the belt in place yourself

Skills, abilities and dexterity in replacing the belt are not particularly needed. Here it is more important to be a physically fit and strong person, because pulling the belt onto the pulley requires the use of great physical strength. If you are confident in yourself, you can start:

• disconnect the SM from the electrical network;
• dismantle the back panel by removing the bolts around the perimeter;
• If you see that the belt has come off, you need to put it back.First, pull the belt onto the shaft and then onto the pulley, not completely, but only part of it. Then slowly turn the pulley and simultaneously pull the belt in a circle. If the belt does not fit, you can take a screwdriver and stretch the rubber a little. After this, rotate the pulley several times to make sure that the belt is seated properly.

If the belt breaks, you will first have to purchase a new one. You need to choose the right one for your SM. To do this, write down the model number and go to a hardware store or service center. The new belt is installed in the same way.

Important! The new belt is even tighter than the one that was already in use.

After the repair, you can put the back wall in place and tighten the bolts, and then carry out a test wash.

They installed a new belt, but it fell off

If you did everything correctly, the belt should not fly off, but sometimes it still happens. Why? The fact is that the reasons may also lie in problems in neighboring elements. It was already mentioned above that deformation of the shaft, pulley or failure of the crosspiece also affects the belt; the matter is complicated by the fact that such deformations are often not visible to the eye. If you encounter a problem with a serviceable belt regularly falling off, contact a specialist.

Also, do not forget that many breakdowns are caused by a simple failure to comply with operating and safety rules. Treat your home assistant with care, and then all its parts will please you with their proper functioning much longer.

   

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