All it was is the drive belt disentergrated into a pile of dust. I thought possibly that I could buy a simple piece like that, either from the mfg or an online source. Online, I found many other people looking for the same part for the same breadmaker. We are overwhelmed with medical expenses right now, so a new machine is not even on the radar screen. I have not given up yet, though, if I can find a sewing machine repair shop locally, I will take it to them and see if they have a belt that may fit.
Maybe even a vacuum repair shop or any small appliance repair ship. What about places like best buy? They do repairs. Course, sometimes its cheaper to go new, I found that out with a printer.
You might even look into second hand stores. I know the last time I was in a second hand store they had about 6 bread makers on the shelf. What brand is your maker?
Ours went the same way, I no longer have a bread machine but really don’t miss it.
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