ive had it for quite a while with no probs but now the fan belt keeps falling off even though i am replacing it correctly.i dont understand it.can i have the belt replaced at all?also i dont want to keep putting my hands in there because i already got an electric shock, although that was entirely my fault.the model is a hotpoint 1000 de luxe 9539au.thanks in advance.
2007-02-25 04:33:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Forget gearboxes, there aint one. Check belt for signs of cracking, if not its ok. when the belt is on does it feel slack, if so adjust motor to tension (13mm spanner on top bolt) pull motor away from drum and tighten bolt. worst case, feel for any play on the inner drum, turn by hand and listen, if theres a rumbleing sound, your bearings are shot. A 9539 is at least 10years old, cheaper to by new machine
2007-02-27 05:29:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember to switch off and pull out the plug from the wall before you do any more repairs !!!
These V drive belts can stretch - you can buy one online from hotpoint. Approx £15.
First check the motor hasn't worked loose on its mounts - usually the belt is fitted on the pulleys and then the motor is adjusted (pull round hard - mabe use a long screwdriver or wooden implement) to take up the slack in the belt, the motor pivots on a couple of mounts and can be tightened up with a spanner when the belt is tight.
If all else fails G.S.I. (get someone in) apparently GSI is the new DIY.......
2007-02-25 12:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About all I can suggest is....I would think there is some way to tighten or loosen the belt. There almost has to be. How else could someone put a new one on?
Anyway, UNPLUG it first, and get in there with a flashlight as best you can and see if there is some mechanism by which you can tighten one of the pulleys this belt rides on.If you can find a store that sells new belts and you feel comfortable doing so, you can try putting a new one on, otherwise you should call a pro and have them do it for you.
2007-02-25 12:45:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Replace the belt with new. Usually, a washer drive motor is mounted on a track and has a spring pushing it away from the gearbox to keep belt tension; the track may be gummed up with lint and whatnot... so clean it up first and lubricate it well (before you install your new belt) so the motor can slide easily.
2007-02-25 15:01:49 · answer #4 · answered by stargazergurl22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe the pulleys are not alighned, some machines can be adjusted. also check that the drum rolls easily, if there is too much friction that could tear the belt or cause it to slip off the pulley. worn bearings can cause the top pulley to tilt and lose the belt as can a loose pulley. the belt is made of rubber with reinforcing cords which can tear (you can't see them) which can also cause the belt to fall off the pulley.
UNPLUG THE MACHINE FIRST
2007-02-25 12:53:43 · answer #5 · answered by popye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gear box that the belt attaches to has lost a bolt that holds the whole structure to the washer assembly. Look for a broken or missing bolt or connection as described above.
2007-02-25 14:29:47 · answer #6 · answered by James M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me that the belt has been stretched over time hence the looseness. You should be able to get the belt replaced, i would try an independent stockist rather than one of the big boys....Comet,Curry's etc
2007-02-25 12:43:39 · answer #7 · answered by Carrot Cruncher 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe that the belt needs retensioning ,if all else fails you can pick up a new washer for £200.
2007-02-25 14:06:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
seems as the belt has stretched you can replace it but I think it would affect the turning of the drum
make sur the pullies are in line
2007-02-25 12:41:00 · answer #9 · answered by 808fl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can get a new belt from any appliance centre . they are very easy to change but remember to unplug the machine be for you remove the back .. good luck
2007-02-25 12:46:23 · answer #10 · answered by bulldog 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋