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The belt slipped off my indesit wib101 washing machine but it hasnt snapped or anything will i need a new belt completley or can the old 1 be replaced its first time this as happened and washing machine is about 3-4 years old

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Hi, If the belt shows no sign of wear and its not torn or cracked then you have nothing to loose in trying to put it back on, some machines have a tensioning bolt that can be undone slightly so the motor can be moved down to tension the belt if it seems loose and others do not, but if you anre unsure you can always get a new belt anyway.

Another consideration is that the machines bearings may be getting worn, making the pully go out of alignment (hence the belt coming off), check this by gently pushing the front rim of the stainless tub up and down, if you can feel movement it may be worth getting it checked for bearing failure with a view to getting them replaced.

Hope this helps.

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You likely will need a new belt. A belt in proper shape will hold its shape and form so that it won't elongate very much. Slipping off is a sign that it is stretching excessively. It could also be a sign that a bearing is going out on either the motor or the transmission and is allowing the pulley to wobble, which can throw a belt.

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