How do I access the belt to change it out? My washer has developed a very loud squeal (like a slipping belt) in all cycles; and I'd like to replace the belt.
Is it accessed from the bottom, the back? Any tricks to removing the access panel(s)?
TIA!
Is it a dishwasher, clothes washer? Maybe age of the appliance would not hurt either.
You mean you have not bothered to even look under the washer and want someone to write you instaructions like:
RichK
G'day,
Which Maytag washer? Model#?
jeff. Appliance Repair Aid
Clothes Washer Model # MAV7600AWW
Thanks!
Look under the lip at the bottom of the front panel. You are likely to find two Philips screws, one on each side. Remove the screws and swing the panel out and off. The Top panel I believe will swing up. Kind of a bother trying to remove it with all the wires and stuff, and I don't think you need to remove it.
Most, if not all, Maytag clothes washer belts are accessed by tipping the machine back, and reaching underneath. No need to take off the front. Older models have two belts, new models have just one.
On the other hand, if you are getting squealing, I doubt you are haveing a belt problem. Newer Maytag products can get small items, such as a toothpicks, stuck in the pump. You would have to take the front off to hear the pump close up.
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