Washing machine belt sizes

Washing machine belt sizes If your washing machine's drive belt has stretched or broken, you don't need to call a technician. You can fix the problem yourself by purchasing parts suitable for your washing machine.

Washing machine drive belt sizes vary. Before purchasing a part, be sure to check the model, serial number, and manufacturer of your washing machine (Bosch, Haier, Ariston, Samsung, Siemens, LG, etc.). We'll explain the different types of belts and what to look for when purchasing.

Belt models for Indesit washing machines

As mentioned earlier, replacing a washing machine's drive belt is considered a simple task. Anyone can handle this repair. The key is to follow the instructions carefully. The first task is to purchase a strap that is specifically suitable for your SMA.

When choosing a new drive belt, be guided by the model and serial number of your automatic machine.

Indesit washing machines have belts of different sizes. We'll describe which belts are suitable for which washing machine models.

Drive belt EL 1265 J4 is suitable for washing machines Indesit WG421TPR, W43T.
Type EL 1111 J4 is installed on Indesit WG421WF machines.
Drive belt 1110 J5 is designed for Indesit W43T, WD622 models.
Type 1238 H7 is suitable for Indesit W63T washing machines.
Drive belt 1123 J4 is suitable for washing machines Indesit WGS 636TX, WGS 636.
Belt 1126 J5 is installed on Indesit WIT 60 machines.
Type EL 1195 H8 is suitable for Indesit washing machines WISL62, W81, WI81, W84TXE, WIL85, WIL82, WL85EX, WISL83, WIU81, W105TX, WIL105EX.
Belt EL 1192 J3 is designed for models WGS834TX, WG834TX.
Rubber band type 1279 J4 EL fits model WG622TPR.
Strap 1217 J4 is installed on the Indesit WGS834TXR washing machine.
The EL1270 J4 type is found on Indesit washing machines WGD 834TR, WD867, WGD834TX, WGD834TF, WGD835TXI, WGD835TXIT, WP1030TTK, WG1030TXD, WP1031TXTK, WG1031TXR, WDN2067WF, WDS1000UK, WDS 1040TX, WG1035, WGD1030TXS, WGD1030TXD, WP1040 TX, WDN 1040TX.
Belt EL 1221 H7 fits Indesit machines WG824TP, W83TX, W84T, WG 1031TP, W104T.
The EL 1310 J type is found on one model – Indesit WG835 TX.
Belt 1213 H8 fits WT80, WITL86 machines.
Rubber band type 1195 H7 is installed on the Indesit WIUL83 washing machine.
Drive belt EL 1181 H7 fits Indesit washing machines WG105TXEX, WIL102X, WISE 107X, WS105TX.

Belts for different Indesit washing machine models vary in size. Here's a brief description of the length of each belt type.

EL 1265 J4 – width 9 mm, length 1265 mm, number of wedges – 4, profile type – J.
EL 1111 J4 – width 10 mm, length 1111 mm, number of wedges – 4, profile type – J.
1110 J5 – size 1110 mm, number of wedges – 5, profile type – J.
Belt 1238 H7. The working length is 1238 mm, the elastic width is 11.5 mm. Groove type is H (fine), the number of grooves is 7.
EL 1195 H8. The belt has 8 fine-section gussets. It is 1132 mm long and 11 mm wide.
EL 1192 J3. Elastic width: 7.15 mm; length after installation: 1192 mm. Number of longitudinal projections (grooves): 3.
Drive belt 1217 J4. The working length is 1217 mm, the width is 9.5 mm. Profile type is J, there are 4 gussets.
EL1270 J4. The width of this rubber band is 10 mm, the length after installation is 1276 mm.
The 1213 H8 strap has a working length of 1178 mm. The groove type is H, and the number of projections is 8.
EL 1181 H7 – length after installation 1130 mm, number of wedges – 7.

Typically, the working length of a drive belt is indicated by a four-digit number on its marking, but there are exceptions.

If in doubt, remove the old belt before purchasing components. Take the rubber band to the store. This will make it impossible to choose the right drive belt.

What kind of belts are used in Samsung washing machines?

Samsung washing machines don't have as many drive belt options as Indesits. Choosing the right belt is easier. The components used are:

drive belts of types EL 1270 J3, EL 1270 J4, EL 1270 J5 are suitable for Samsung S621, S821, S823, S832, S852, S803J, P805J, F813J, SWV800F, F1015J, P1005J, 1000F, 1091, 1100F, P1205J, P1405J, SWF1200F, P1291, P8091, P8021, P6091, SWF 1000 machines;
Rubber band type 1254 5PJ is installed on Samsung SWF P10 IW, SQ 1200 washing machines.

The EL 1270 J3, EL 1270 J4, and EL 1270 J5 belts are all the same length: 1270 mm. The elastic bands have a J-profile and 3, 4, and 5 gussets, respectively.

The strap's dimensions, 1254 5PJ, are also reflected in its markings. The working length is 1254 mm. The number of grooves is 5. Samsung washing machine components can be purchased at specialized stores or ordered online.

Drive belt for Beko

When the drive belt breaks, the machine can't spin the drum. Therefore, it's important to fix the problem immediately—with this kind of damage, the washing machine won't work. If you have a Beko washing machine, you'll need to purchase the following parts:

drive belt EL 1277 J is suitable for models Beko WB6110 XE, WEF 6005 NS, WE 6106 SN, WB 6108 XD, WM 3450 EB, WM 3500 M, WM 5500 TB, WMD 54500 S and others;
The rubber band type MAEL 1316 J is installed on Beko WME5350T washing machines.

The EL 1277 J strap has a working length of 1277 mm and 4 grooves. The MAEL 1316 J elastic band is approximately 1316 mm long and has a J-shaped wedge section. The components are made in France.

The average price of drive belts for washing machines is $6–$8.

Models for drive belts for LG washing machines

Next, we'll discuss components for another popular brand of washing machines – LG. The variety of drive belts for washing machines from this South Korean brand is limited:

drive strap 1277 J5 fits models LG WD 800 8C, WD 6023C, WD 1040W;
the EL 1173 J5 type rubber band is designed for the following LG WD80150N, WD 80155S, WD80180N, WD80160S, WD80160N, WD80180S, WD80302NP, WD 10230N, WD10160N, WD80187N, WD80187S, WD80130N, WD 80130S machines;
The EL 1120 4PJ belt is installed on LG WD 10150SU, WD80164S, WD10480N washing machines.

The markings for belts for LG washing machines are deciphered in a similar way. The first 4 digits indicate the length of the elastic in millimeters, followed by a letter indicating the shape of the wedges. Thus, the part type 1277 J5 has a working length of 1277 mm, profile – J, number of wedges – 5. drive belt for LG washing machines

The EL 1173 J5 V-belt drive belt for washing machines has a working length of 1173 mm. It is suitable not only for LG machines, but also for Daewoo, Ariston, and Atlant. It has 5 ribs.

The EL 1120 4PJ drive belt is 1120 mm long and 13 mm wide. It is a V-ribbed belt with four longitudinal ribs.

To replace the drive belt on a washing machine, you need to:

de-energize the device;
turn off the water supply tap;
disconnect the washing machine from the water supply and sewerage system;
remove the top cover of the case (on some models this step can be skipped);
remove the rear wall of the machine;
remove a torn or stretched belt;
first pull the belt onto the engine pulley, then onto the drum wheel;
rotate the drum pulley by hand, making sure that the rubber is seated in all the grooves;
Assemble the washing machine body in reverse order.

Therefore, when ordering and purchasing a new belt for your washing machine, you need to consider the following: your machine model, the markings on the elastic band, and the material the belt is made of. By taking all this information into account, you can be sure to choose the right components.