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Drum Support Roller Kit
PartSelect #: PS1570070
Manufacturer #: 12001541
This drum support roller includes one drum roller and two bearings. Most dryers use two drum rollers, and it is recommended to change both at once.
$31.09
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Roller Shaft
PartSelect #: PS11743031
Manufacturer #: WP6-3129480
This roller shaft is the axle for the drum roller, also known as drum roller axle.
$11.34
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Front Glide Kit
PartSelect #: PS1804752
Manufacturer #: 306508
This front glide kit comes with a blue plastic glide, a brown cork pad, and two metallic rivets. Two kits are required per appliance. A rivet tool is required for this installation.
$16.98
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Retaining Ring
PartSelect #: PS11746909
Manufacturer #: WP9703438
This metallic retaining ring is less than an inch in diameter. It is made entirely of metal.
$9.42
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Multi Rib Belt - 91-5/8 Inches
PartSelect #: PS11741110
Manufacturer #: WP33002535
At 91-5/8 inches in length, this dryer drum belt from Maytag has five ridges. It is all black in color and is made entirely of rubber. This flat belt is 3/8 of an inch wide.
$32.77
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Lint Filter
PartSelect #: PS11741075
Manufacturer #: WP33001808
This is a rectangle shaped lint filter screen used for some gas and electric clothes dryers. The dimensions of this lint filter screen are approximately twelve and a half inches long by seven and thre...
$51.55
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Idler Pulley Wheel and Bearing
PartSelect #: PS11743032
Manufacturer #: WP6-3700340
This idler pulley wheel is white and made of plastic. It is two inches in diameter and comes with a center bearing.
$25.54
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Drum Roller Shaft Washer
PartSelect #: PS11740748
Manufacturer #: WP312535
This roller shaft washer is just under an inch in diameter and is used for some of Whirlpool's brands of clothes dryers.Sold individually.
$15.93
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Door Catch Kit
PartSelect #: PS2162263
Manufacturer #: LA-1003
This kit comes in two pieces: the catch and the clip.
$37.35
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Light Bulb - 10W
PartSelect #: PS11739347
Manufacturer #: WP22002263
This ten watt appliance light bulb is two inches tall. It is used with both washers and dryers.
$18.84
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Idler Pulley Shaft Washer
PartSelect #: PS11757538
Manufacturer #: WPY312527
This idler pulley shaft washer is used with many clothes dryers. It is less than an inch long, and it is black in color.
$15.93
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Dryer Drum Felt Seal
PartSelect #: PS11741074
Manufacturer #: WP33001807
This seal can be used for the front or rear drum. Adhesive is NOT included. For adhesive search: WPY055980
$18.40
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Michael
December 16, 2019
Hello, having trouble with the sensor on the dryer, does not light up and tell you any time. The dryer runs but shut off and the clothes are not dry. Inconsistent
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Hi Michael, thank you for your question. Looking at your model information there are a few parts that you should take out and test to see which one is giving you the issue. The first parts to check in this case would be all of your thermostats and thermal fuses. You can test those parts with a multi meter and they should be reading 0 ohms to be working correctly. If those parts are fine, you should then go on to testing your heating element as well. You can also test that with a multi meter and it should be reading between 0 - 50 ohms. Something else you should also check would be your filter and ducts. Make sure there is absolutely no blockage that would restrict air flow in your appliance. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Stan
February 9, 2020
Dryer keeps turning off when started showing a code pf then we can restart and it will run sometimes taking a few times
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Hello and thank you for writing.
The PF is a power failure code and it indicates the control is not sensing any voltage. The PF could be caused by a voltage drop during a storm but you should be able to clear it and run the dryer. We suggest to try a hard reset:
Go to your breaker box and shut the breakers for your unit off, wait 5 minutes and then turn the breaker to on again. That should hopefully clear this problem.
If this does not fix this problem then your control panel PS2036215 might be faulty and possibly needs to be replaced. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime.
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Sara
September 23, 2022
How do I repair one of the flipper in inside the dryer?
One of the flippers are loose inside the dryer tub
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Hey Sara, thank you for your inquiry. We have researched the model you have provided and have found that the parts you are looking for are Tall Baffle, part number PS11741085, and Short Baffle, part number PS11741064. We have attached relevant videos to help you. If you would like assistance placing an order, please contact customer service. Good luck with your repair!

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Nelson
February 16, 2020
Dryer randomly beeps for no reason. Sometimes 3 time in a row, no pattern or related events have been noticed elsewhere in the house. Happens various times through the day and night. Wife has started to turn the breaker off at night in order to keep it from waking us up. I am at the point I just want to disconnect it but it looks like it is mounted directly on the control board. Any suggestions?
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Hello Nelson, Thank you for the question. Normally this is a indication of a Defective Electronic Control Board. I looked up the part and it is listed as No Longer Available/Discontinued sorry. There are no part substitutions listed. Our suggestion here would be to call the manufacturer and see if they can provide you with a substitution for these part numbers. We hope this helps.
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Michael
February 17, 2020
Dryer is getting power. Tested door switch and it has continuity. Replaced thermal fuse on bottom. Still would not run. Went on to test what i thought was the start switch on the panel board. No continuity but also not sure if i am testing correctly. Ideas please. Thank you!
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Hello and thank you for writing.
You would isolate the switch so you can have access to both terminals, then set the ohmmeter to the lowers resistance for Ohms. You touch each terminal with the multimeter probes and activate the switch if it has continuity the ohmmeter will move significantly, which means there is continuity and the switch is fine. If the ohmmeter does not move the switch needs to be replaced.
In your case with everything, you have tested and replaced it almost sounds like you have a defective motor PS3500892 that might need to be replaced. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime if you require further assistance.
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Lint into venting area.
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Anthony from DeKalb, IL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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dryer squeeking
removed front panel,lifted top, removed drum and drive belt,remove old rollers and acc and instlled new and reinstalled dryer parts.
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gerald from park city, MT
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
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The old lint screen had a couple tears in it
No problem at all, just took out the old one in front and slid in the new one.
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Ron from Monte Vista, CO
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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