Washing Machine Drum Not Spinning Burning Smell

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Washing machine drum not spinning burning smell. For Front Load Washing Machines 1. In that case you should. The door boot is a rubber gasket that wraps around the door.

A worn or damaged drive belt can slip this causes friction which leads to the belt overheating resulting in a very distinctive burning rubber smell indicating that the worn belt needs to be replaced. 5 Answers from these members. Washer Leaking on Electrical.

Its only now I can tell its been rubbing from the melted rubber stuck on the edge of the inner drum. Take off the drive belt to find out which one it is. An adult trying the door with the drum spinning is a bit stupid.

A child could try the door out of curiousity and maybe lose an arm. Remove bell metal dome to expose. Once the drain pump turns on itll only shut off once all of the water is drained out.

A burning rubber smell can come from from the door seal if either the drum becomes loose and catches on it or sometimes if an item of laundry gets caught between the small gap between the drum and back of door seal. This may be what youre smelling. Having a washing machine drum not spinning or turning even by hand is a common problem for many people and can be very frustrating.

Also make sure all dustlint is cleaned from the exhaust inside the tub and inside the machine around the heatermotor. The screeching sounds like the spin bearing. Replacing tub seal may not be absolutely necessary but its cheap and easy.