GE Washing Machine Drive Belt (WH01X24697)

The GE Washing Machine Drive Belt connects the motor to the transmission or drum, transferring rotational power so the tub can agitate and spin during the wash cycle. It wraps around the motor pulley and drum pulley, allowing the motor to drive the tub through each stage of washing without direct contact between the two components.

The GE Washing Machine Drive Belt can wear out over time from friction, heat, and the constant stress of starting and stopping with each cycle. Common causes of failure include normal stretching and glazing of the belt surface, misalignment of the pulleys, or a seized pulley that causes the belt to burn through faster than expected.

If you notice any of the following symptoms, a worn or broken drive belt may be the cause:

- Washer drum does not agitate or spin at all

- Motor runs but the tub stays still or moves weakly

- Burning rubber smell coming from the washer during or after a cycle

- Loud squealing or squeaking noise when the washer starts or runs

- Clothes come out soaking wet because the spin cycle is not completing

- Visible belt damage such as cracking, fraying, or a snapped belt found inside the machine