Hello TammyG,
We understand your need for urgent assistance with your washer. We're here to help you.
Yes, this washer model has a belt that connects to the motor.
Check out the link below for steps to take with your washer that gets unbalanced during a cycle. To access the complete diagnostic and video tutorial, click on the embedded words and select "NO, I NEED MORE HELP" for more details.
Samsung washing machine won't spin or won't stop spinning
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01000997/
Should you need more assistance, please feel free to get back to us via the following options:
1. Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/samsungsupport
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/messages/compose?recipient_id=18768513
3. Samsung Community: https://us.commuity.samsung.com/t5/Samsung-Community/ct-p/us
4. Samsung Customer Care: 1-800-7267864 (1800-SAMSUNG)
Please provide us with this reference number (1147544026) to help our team pull up your information when you message us.
Thank you.
-Kimberly