Model Number: A506
Brand: Maytag
Age: More than 10 years
Did a couple loads of laundry, started a third load, the washer ran fine and then stopped mid-cycle. The washer was giving off a burning rubber smell. It had stopped after draining so I just tipped the washer to look at the belts. The drive belt was really torn up, when I took the belt off a chunk of it was actually stuck on the transmission drive pulley (I think that's the name of the thing anyway) and now that I've looked at it more closely it seems as if part of it has melted. Also the pump belt seems to be in good condition but it was really loose and easy to pull off. Also, I played with stuff before I took the belts off and the pulleys turn freely (only when turned, they don't move after you stop). I know the drive belt has to be replaced because its trashed, but could there be other problems with the washer besides replacing the drive belt?