Recent content by jakemike

Success! Success! Thank you all so much. I installed the new belt and it purrs like a kitten now; all the way through the spin cycles. Fortunately it appears no (obvious) damage was done as a result of running with the worn belt. I've attached some photos of the damaged belt. I'm a bit...

These are the belts I ordered; they should arrive tomorrow. Hopefully they are the right ones for an A606 without creating new problems? https://www.appliancepartspros.com/whirlpool-pump-and-drive-12112425-ap4011179.html

Belts! Thank you! At least so far - that is exactly what the problem is. I tipped the machine back and inspected the belt and found two very worn patches on it -- one in which the rubber was starting to break away, and another 2" stretch in which the rubber was gone and only a thin coating...

Thank you all for the quick replies - I really appreciate it. I have never replaced the belt; nor have I tipped it up to check out the condition of the belt or pulley. It is not on an extension cord and this problem developed somewhat gradually over many weeks - and has gotten to the point...

I have a 1960s era Maytag A606 washing machine that makes this VERY loud thump when it begins the spin cycle. It begins VERY loud and infrequent, but then as the tub spins up, the thump slowly decreases in intensity and increases in frequency before fading away completely. It clearly stems from...