Ikea Drive Belt Slipped or Broken

Washer-dryer drum does not turn during wash but can be turned by hand

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Possible Causes

Broken drive belt, Belt slipped off pulley due to overload, Worn or misaligned drum pulley, Worn motor pulley

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the appliance before removing the rear panel.

Step-by-step checks:

  • 1. Remove rear panel: Access the drive belt and pulleys.
  • 2. Inspect belt: If the belt is off or broken, replace it with the correct Ikea/Whirlpool-specified belt.
  • 3. Check pulleys: Ensure the drum pulley and motor pulley are aligned and secure. Tighten the drum pulley bolt if loose.
  • 4. Fit new belt: Place the belt around the motor pulley first, then partially around the drum pulley and rotate the drum to walk the belt fully onto the pulley.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Drive Belt
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