Whirlpool Dryer Parts

Thermal fuse. If the dryer overheats, this device stops the flow of electricity to the heat source and/or the entire dryer. It is located on the blower housing and cannot be reset. The most common cause for overheating is a vent tube clogged with lint, a birds nest or other debris.

Manufacturer Number 3392519

Watch our “Part Testing” video to determine if the thermal fuse has blown out and needs to be replaced.

Dryer belt. This is the most common belt used on Whirlpool, Kenmore, Kitchenaid, Roper, Estate and other dryer brands. The belt is flat, 92-1/4 inches long, 1/4 inch wide and has 4 ribs and 3 grooves. It replaces many other belts, including some with 5 ribs and 4 grooves.

Manufacturer Number 341241

See our dryer belt diagram to see how this belt should be installed around the motor and idler pulleys.

Gas burner valve solenoids. Kit contains both the two wire and three wire solenoids. One solenoid is the primary and one is the safety. Both have to operate for the gas valve to open. Usually, one of them burns out but you should always replace them as a set.

Manufacturer Number 279834

These often fail intermittently, making diagnosis difficult. To test, watch the burner assembly while the dryer is heating. If the igniter glows for a while and then shuts off without the gas turning on, it usually means one of these coils is bad.

Dryer heating element. If your dryer does not heat, enter your model number into our Repair Help Section as this part is not the most common cause.

Manufacturer Number 279838

Normally, if you remove the old element a defective part will have a physical break in it. It can also be tested using a multimeter.See our Repair Help section for additional information

Igniter kit, will replace round or flat style, with bracket, wire nuts and mounting screw. Caution! The black heating element portion of this part is EXTREMELY fragile. Use caution when handling.

Manufacturer Number 279311

Watch our “Part Testing” video to determine if the dryer igniter has burned out and needs to be replaced.

Door switch assembly

Manufacturer Number 3406107

Dryer cycling thermostat with internal bias heater, L155-25

Manufacturer Number 3387134

Heating element thermal cut-off (thermal fuse) 309 degrees and high-limit thermostat 250 degrees, with wiring kit.

Manufacturer Number 279816

Watch our “Part Testing” video to determine if the thermal fuse has blown out and needs to be replaced.

Heating element thermal cut-off (thermal fuse) 360 degrees and high-limit thermostat 250 degrees.

Manufacturer Number 279769

Watch our “Part Testing” video to determine if the thermal fuse has blown out and needs to be replaced.

Heating element, 240 volts

Manufacturer Number 4391960

Watch our “Part Testing” video to determine if the dryer heating element has burned out and needs to be replaced.

Heating element assembly, 240 volts

Manufacturer Number 3387747

Watch our “Part Testing” video to determine if the dryer heating element has burned out and needs to be replaced.

Dryer thermistor assembly

Manufacturer Number 8577274

The thermistor should read approximately 11.9K Ohms of resistance at 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit).

40 watt frosted light bulb

Manufacturer Number 8009

Belt tension pulley

Manufacturer Number 691366

Plastic leveling leg

Manufacturer Number 49621

Rear drum support roller kit (2) in kit, Whirlpool-Kenmore, and others

Manufacturer Number 349241T

Dryer belt, length 93 1/2”, width 1/4”, characteristics, 4 ridges, flat

Manufacturer Number 661570

Repair kit for Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper dryer; rollers, belt and idler pulley, for 29" wide Dryers built 1965 and later

Manufacturer Number 4392065

Universal door catch kit

Manufacturer Number 279570

Lint filter

Manufacturer Number W10120998

Dryer belt tension pulley wheel

Manufacturer Number 279640

Door catch

Manufacturer Number W10111905

Thermal fuse, disposable, on exhaust duct

Manufacturer Number 3390719

Watch our “Part Testing” video to determine if the thermal fuse has blown out and needs to be replaced.

Thermal fuse, high-limit thermostat kit for gas/electric dryer

Manufacturer Number LA-1053

Watch our “Part Testing” video to determine if the thermal fuse has overheated and needs to be replaced.

Motor, dryer drum drive with pulley for belt

Manufacturer Number 279827

Gas dryer sensor for igniter and flame

Manufacturer Number 338906

This flame sensor should be closed for continuity at room temperature. Check for continuity with a multi-meter before replacing.

Dryer lint filter, white handled lint screen for most large and extra capacity dryers, measures 19 3/8" x 7 1/8".

Manufacturer Number 8557882

Blower wheel retaining ring

Manufacturer Number 25-7855

LP conversion kit

Manufacturer Number 49572A

Drum support roller. *Tri Rings not included, see Related Items below.

Manufacturer Number W10314173

High-limit thermostat, L250-80, with terminal extension arm

Manufacturer Number 3977767

This thermostat should be closed for continuity at room temperature, opens at around 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Check for continuity with a multi-meter before replacing.

Bracket

Manufacturer Number W10547290

Washer, fill hose/tube

Manufacturer Number 16123

Lint filter

Manufacturer Number 53-0918

Tri-ring retainer for support roller

Manufacturer Number 690997

Light bulb, 10 watt

Manufacturer Number 22002263

Moisture sensor bar

Manufacturer Number 3387223

Blower wheel

Manufacturer Number 694089

Door catch kit, includes catch and clip (metal)

Manufacturer Number LA-1003

Vacuum cleaner attachment for condenser and dryer cleaning - This long vacuum cleaner attachment will help to clean dust and lint build-up in and around your refrigerator condenser coils underneath the refrigerator and dryer lint in the area where the lint filter is inserted. Fits 1-1/4 inch vacuum

Manufacturer Number 8171579A

Rear felt seal with adhesive

Manufacturer Number 279857

Dryer lint screen for most standard capacity dryers with pull-out lint screens, measures 17 5/8" x 7 1/8"

Manufacturer Number 339392

Lint filter with handle, measures 20 3/4" x 7 1/2"

Manufacturer Number 349639

White touch-up paint

Manufacturer Number 72017

Thrmst-fix

Manufacturer Number W10423382

High-limit thermostat, 2 wire, 250 degree limit, 60 degree cool down before reset.

Manufacturer Number 3390291

Standard lid/door switch kit, 3-wire switch. Switch in kit is -multi purpose- for many appliance applications

Manufacturer Number 279347

Watch our “Part Testing” video to determine if the switch has failed and needs to be replaced.

High limit thermostat and thermal fuse kit

Manufacturer Number 279973

Watch our “Part Testing” video to determine if the thermal fuse has overheated and needs to be replaced.

Push to start switch

Manufacturer Number 3977456

Watch our “Part Testing” video to determine if the switch has failed and needs to be replaced.