Whirlpool Washing Machine 95405 Drive Belt Replacement
My girlfriend put too many towels in my 30 year old washer and started it on fire. Thank god it was just the belt melting. We priced new washers $399+ and I decided to replace the belt $6 online or $25 from the local parts store. Being overwhelmed with instructions I figured, take the risk worst case I'll buy a new machine, sure enough it was fairly easy.
You'll need a replacement belt with instructions, can of wd-40, ratchet set with 1/2" & 9/16", wrench large enough to unscrew the water hoses, you may want to replace the hoses as well $15 - $25 as well, towel you will get some water spilling out maybe a few cups, maybe a little oil. Tipping it over and standing it up will be about 60lbs or so, you may need a friend.
Took me about an hour and I've never done this before, not to mention I don't do much mechanical work but I can read blue prints and design in cad.
Inspired by: (this video got me started on this project).
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