On Mon, 13 Jan 2014 16:12:41 +0000 (UTC), DerbyDad03
wrote in


Our present unit is an 18 year old Maytag. It never needed service
until about 4 years ago when the drive belts needed to be replaced. I
_think_ the belts need replacing again. Not sure yet. If that is all
it needs, then we won't be needing a replacement washer. I'm just
doing preliminary research now in case we do need a replacement.

Thanks for the comments.

If it is the belts this time, I'd be wondering why the first set lasted 18
years but this set lasted only 4. Is it cheaper belts or is something else
going bad that is wearing out the belts.

Good question. I suspect that the agitator seized up. When the
washer stopped mid-cycle there was a loud squealing (like an stuck
belt on a moving motor pulley). That's why I'm starting to think
about replacing the washer. If the agitator or it's drive assembly is
shot, it probably won't be worth being replaced.
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