Whirlpool Washer Drive Belt (W11239857) (Replaces W10808317)

The Whirlpool Washer Drive Belt transfers power from the drive motor to the washer’s drive system so the basket and agitator can move through wash and spin. It is a looped belt that rides on the motor pulley and drive pulley to keep the wash action and spin speed consistent. Important Compatibility Note: Part number W11239857 is the current manufacturer-approved replacement for the following discontinued part number(s): W10808317. If your appliance documentation or old part uses any of these numbers, this is the correct, updated component for your repair. Drive belts can fail from normal wear, stretching, glazing, cracking, or fraying. They can also slip if they get contaminated with oil or detergent residue, or if the belt has lost tension. A belt may come off the pulleys if it is worn or if the pulley surfaces are damaged or misaligned. Use the symptoms below to help decide if this drive belt matches the problem you are seeing: Washer fills and drains, but the basket will not spin Agitator or wash plate does not move, or moves weakly Clothes are wetter than normal after the cycle Burning rubber smell during spin or agitation Squealing, chirping, or slapping noises from the lower cabinet area Intermittent spin or agitation that improves briefly and then returns Belt visible underneath that looks cracked, frayed, shiny, or loose