My son put a very heavy denim comforted in maytag washer. in a few minutes it was smoking and burn smell. we have replaced pulley, but part shop said belt was ok. what do you think?

After running for a few minutes turm the engine off and touch each of the idler pulleys. The hot one should be the problem or take the belt off and turn the pulleys by hand. It should be obvious which pulley is causing the problem.

I need more information can you tell me if the smoke smells like rubber burning or if it smells like electricity burning like the wires burning?

lo mas combeniente en estos casos es revisar el bobinado del motor obiamente esta quemado pero puede ser renplasado por un motor nuebo instalado por un experto en la materia

The belt has been ruined. Basically there was to much load on the belt. You will need to replace the belt, maybe a 20 dollar fix and should take no longer then 15 minutes. Just make sure that before you go to the parts house, your remove the old belt and take it with you along with the model and serial number of the machine.

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if you have a maytag neptune washer that ran up until now you got your money's worth,that's the machine that put maytag out of business,if it's smoking and ripping the boot it sounds like the tub bearing is gone and you'll have to replace the washer,if it's load in the spin like marbles are rolling around in it that's the problem,but i wouldn't put a cent into that machine.

It will not be either , after emptying tub lean the unit back so you can see under it , remove the belt and turn each pulley/wheel with your hand , the pump is norm. on rear right corner and is usually the problem it will be hard to turn if bad , the pump is an easy fix, the pulley that is stuck is the component that is bad if not the pump. the large tub pulley should turn both ways with some effort , if not it could be the gear case causing this. Let me know if you have any questions.
Phil

over loded need new belt cheers

Even though manufacturers' love to advertise it, I personally would not load "too many items", as it may cause excessive normal ware and tear on your machine parts, motor, belt, etc.

Yes; the smell can be the belt and possibly your motor as well. The motor may be spinning, but the weight may be too much when the belt is engaging to rotate the drum. I would be careful not to burn the motor (About $120 - part only)

You should be able to access and inspect the drive-belt in the rear of the machine by removing an access panel (back of washer).

To replace the belt if fairly simple. Remove and re-install by wedging a long screw driver in between the belt and metal pulley (circular), while simultaneously rotating the pulley.

You may be required to make a belt repair if you start to have problems with your "washer not spinning" or "making a noise/not spinning"

two main things pump and motor pulley.the motor pulley on admiral designed maytags is plastic and melts and causes belt to burn.also pump pulley spot welds break causing pulley to drag.tip machine so rests on wall in back and you can inspect from there.hope that helps God bless ,tom

I believe we tracked it down to the pressure switch mounted on the drain pump. The device had a strong electrical burn smell and is positioned where it could easily have smoked the basket. We're putting the washer back into service and if I have a recurrence I will post the information. BTW ... Replacement was simple and the part was $26 including shipping.