Whirlpool 8540101 Belt for Washer

This belt, 5 minutes, and a 1/4″ wrench – Good as new My Kenmore MOD 110 started making some strange noises on a recent spin cycle. After canceling the cycle, I noticed no resistance when spinning the washer by hand. Immediately, I regretted stuffing the previous load to the point where I could barely close the door. I quickly began to loosen the dozen or so 1/4″ hex head sheet metal screws on the back of the washer. After two minutes I could remove the metal cover and realized the problem was isolated to the drive belt. I quickly searched…

It was just two days ago when our Whirlpool Duet Sport made a horrible noise of a belt slapping the side of the washer and then it broke and tangled up around the motor. We started shopping for a new washer, but I thought I’d give replacing myself a try. Less than $20 at risk. With the help of a YouTube video (thanks, Appliance Parts Pro .. who are great to deal with too, although this time I used this Amazon seller), we’re now washing clothes again. Unscrewing the back was tedious, but with a…