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Anonymous Posted on May 15, 2013

Burnt rubber smell during spin cycle

I have a Roper used washer. Good shape but when it spins, I smell burnt rubber. The same smell that happens with a vacuum when it gets jammed up. I'm assuming it's a belt of some sort. Can you tell me what belt it might be & if there is a video somewhere that will show me how to replace? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

  • Anonymous May 15, 2013

    it's a heavy duty 8 cycle, 2 speed roper washer

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  • Posted on Jan 12, 2008

SOURCE: Roper washer does not drain

Alicia7q : Faulty water pump or restriction in drain line between tub and outlet hose.

arlenekc,: That metal thing is part of the motor. What you have is a leaking water pump.

badwasher,: Check the lid switch. This machine will not spin or drain if the switch is faulty.

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  • Posted on Mar 20, 2008

SOURCE: roper(whirlpool) washer will not spin

check the tub casting under the agitator or it the gearcase

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  • Posted on Aug 04, 2008

SOURCE: Roper washer leaves clothes wet after spin cycle.

Thanks, Master Tech; I was having the same problem as Jason. When I put the pen in place, I realized that the motor was running, but the tub wasn't spinning (which I thought it was because of the sound of the motor). So, I put my hand in and gave it a push/spin and it started turning on its own after I did that.. So, I'm going to let it run and see what happens when the cycle is done. At least its a start in the right direction!

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  • Posted on Apr 27, 2009

SOURCE: I have a top load Roper washer that won't spin.Any ideas?

That sounds like a bad drum bearing, check and eventually replace the drum bearing.

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  • Posted on Jan 24, 2011

SOURCE: Roper top load washer spins but does not drain

replace coupler for direct drive whirlpool washer yes roper is a whirlpool washer #part number 285753 you can watch video on youtube to replace

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