KitchenAid Dryer Parts

Dryer thermal fuse. Opens at approximately 196°F (91°C). *If open check for air flow issues like plugged exhaust vent or damaged blower wheel

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP3392519

A bad fuse will have no continuity meaning the electrical path is broken. A multimeter can be used to test it for continuity.

Dryer electric heating element assembly

OEM Part - Manufacturer #279838

The heating element and many other parts can be tested using a volt/ohm meter which is a handy item to have in any do it yourselfers tool box.

Dryer idler pulley assembly. Includes bracket and attached pulley

OEM Part - Manufacturer #W10837240

Consider replacing the belt while the dryer is apart.

Dryer drum support roller. If the dryer is making a rumbling or knocking noise the rollers may be worn out causing the drum not to turn smoothly.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WPW10314173

The drum support roller kit, 349241T. If the dryer is making a rumbling or knocking noise the rollers may be worn out causing the drum not to turn smoothly.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #349241T

The drum rollers and drum roller axles often wear out at the same time. If the drum roller axles are worn out, replace them along with the drum rollers.

Dryer door switch assembly. If the dryer does not start then the door switch could be defective. This switch also replaces the two wire switch.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP3406107

Dryer drum drive belt, 93 1/2 inches long, 4 ribs 3 grooves. The drive belt is a very long, slender belt that wraps all the way around the dryer drum, around a tension pulley, and then around the drive motor pulley. If the drum will not turn when the dryer is turned on the belt is likely broken.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #661570V

Dryer heating element assembly. If the dryer does not heat the thermal fuse should be checked before replacing the heating element. Normally, the element will have a break in the coil if defective.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP3387747

Dryer gas burner valve solenoid set. If the dryer does not heat or heats intermittently the coils could be defective. To test, watch the burner and if the igniter glows for a while and then shuts off without the gas igniting, it usually means one of these coils is bad.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #279834

Whirlpool's replacement thermostat kit includes a thermal cut-off fuse, high-limit thermostat, and electrical connection hardware to ensure your clothes are perfectly dry. Keep up with laundry by installing this genuine Whirlpool replacement part.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #279816

Idler pulley for dryer drum drive belt

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP691366

Consider replacing the Drive Belt while you have the dryer apart.

Dryer door catch kit

OEM Part - Manufacturer #279570

Dryer cycling thermostat with internal bias heater, L155-25. If the dryer won't heat, it is unlikely that this thermostat is causing the issue, as the thermal fuse or thermal cut-out normally fail first.

OEM Part - Manufacturer #WP3387134