Questions & Answers for: black dust under washing machine

...black dust (rubber) under the machine. thank you! Sounds like the motor coupling has broken, fairly inexpensive part but does require some finesse to install. let me know if you decide to attempt

...black dust on the floor below the machine in the center of the machine. Any ideas?? The black dust is from the motor coupler. It is normal to have some under the unit. If it stops completly and you ...

...a large pile of black dust on floor under the machine replace the direct drive coupling it is located between the transmission and the motor part number is 285753a if you need further help let me ...

... Novice. What are possible problems? Where can I find location of model, also diagrams? very familiar with this look under machine if black dust found it has a broken motor coupler, very easy to ...

to fit a paint can under 1 corner and you can feel the belt right on the bottom. Feel for cracks, flat spots or a lot of black dust. Remove belt and make sure everything that it goes around spins free

...black soot like substance is the motor carbon brush dust. i would get the motor brushes replaced and clean off all the dust from the pulleys and also replace the belt as it has been slipping on the ...

...black dust on floor... and a little oily.... is the the coupler? Checked for level....checked triangle thing under tub... saw pads that face tub, but not under plate. HELP Its the clutch and its ...

black dust under washer Keep getting a fine black dust under the washing machine Drive belt may require tightening or replacing or seals are wearing outFairly major job . 

Whirlpool washer has black dust under it probably belt dust. Many Whirlpool washers don’t have belts. It’s probably the motor coupler that takes place of belt that’s wearing and should be replaced

black dust under the washer! To me, it looked like it was bearing dust, or maybe dust from a belt wearing out? I am not sure but I think this great 17 year old machine can be repaired and I would like