Maytag Washer Drive Belt Parts — Models & Compatibility

If your Maytag washer won't spin properly, makes a burning smell during cycles, or the drum turns sluggishly, you're likely dealing with a worn or broken drive belt. This 52-inch belt (part #22003483) fits over 20 Maytag washer models from the MAV series and is one of the most common replacement parts for older top-load machines. When this belt fails, you'll know it — your washer either won't agitate at all or will struggle through cycles with unusual noises.

Is This the Right Belt for Your Model?

Check your washer's model number against our compatibility list below. You'll find the model number on a sticker inside the washer lid opening or on the back panel near the top. Maytag MAV-series washers (MAV4057AWQ, MAV5000AWW, MAV6200AWW, and similar) all use this same 52-inch belt configuration. If your model number starts with MAV and was manufactured between the late 1990s and early 2010s, this is probably your part.

About This Replacement Belt

The drive belt connects your washer's motor to the transmission and drum assembly. It's what actually makes the tub spin during wash and rinse cycles. Over years of use, the rubber deteriorates — it stretches, cracks, or glazes over from heat buildup. Common symptoms include the washer spinning slowly even on high-speed cycles, failure to drain properly because the pump isn't being driven correctly, or complete loss of agitation. Some owners report a distinct burning smell right before the belt finally snaps. This replacement belt (also sold as WP22003483, AP6006365, or PS11739438) is a direct OEM-quality substitute that restores full motor-to-drum power transfer.

Compatible Maytag Washer Models

This belt fits the following Maytag models. If you don't see your exact model, check the full parts diagram on your washer's tech sheet:

• MAV4057AWQ, MAV4057AWW
• MAV4500AWW
• MAV5000AWQ, MAV5000AWW
• MAV5057AWQ, MAV5057AWW
• MAV5960AWW
• MAV6000AWQ, MAV6000AWW
• MAV6057AWQ, MAV6057AWW
• MAV6200AWQ, MAV6200AWW
• MAV6250AWQ, MAV6250AWW
• MAV6257AWQ, MAV6257AWW

And many other MAV-series models from the same production era.

Why This Belt Fails

Drive belts wear out from constant friction and heat cycles. Every time your washer runs, the belt flexes around pulleys and generates heat. After several years and thousands of loads, the rubber compound loses elasticity. You might notice the washer taking longer to spin up to speed, or it might stop mid-cycle with the motor still running but the drum sitting still. That's the belt slipping on the pulleys. If you catch it early — when you first smell burning rubber or notice sluggish spinning — you can replace it before it breaks completely and leaves you with a washer full of soaking wet clothes.

Installation Overview

Replacing this belt typically requires removing the washer cabinet to access the drive system. You'll disconnect the old belt from the motor pulley and transmission, route the new belt around both pulleys, and make sure it sits properly in the pulley grooves. The job's not complicated, but it does require tipping the washer or removing panels. Most DIYers can handle it in about 45 minutes with basic hand tools.

Order Your Replacement Belt

This belt is in stock at $25.99 and ships fast. It replaces original Maytag part numbers 22003483, WP22003483, and supersedes older numbers like 22002709. If your washer's showing any of the symptoms above — burning smell, slow spinning, won't drain, or won't agitate — don't wait until the belt snaps completely. Order now and get your Maytag washer back to normal operation.