Whirlpool 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

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

The Dryer Repair & Maintenance Kit 4392065 includes rollers, a belt, and an idler pulley. It is specifically designed for 29 wide dryers built in 1965 or later. This kit addresses common issues that cause Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, and KitchenAid dryers to become noisy.

Dryer electric heating element assembly

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 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.

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.

Dryer idler pulley assembly. Includes bracket and pulley wheel

Consider replacing the belt while the dryer is apart.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Whirlpool Dryer Cycling Thermostat WP3387134, rated at L155-25, regulates the temperature within your dryer. Signs that the thermostat needs replacement include inconsistent drying temperatures or the dryer running excessively hot. The WP3387134 is compatible with various dryer models.

Dryer high-limit thermostat, L250-80, with terminal extension arm. This thermostat should be closed for continuity at room temperature and opens at around 250 degrees Fahrenheit. If the dryer won't heat, the high-limit thermostat might be defective.

The part may look different than the original but the part will still install and work the same.

Dryer thermistor. This thermistor should read approximately 11.9K Ohms of resistance at 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21’ Celsius). If the thermistor is defective, it may prolong or shorten the drying time or cause a fault code. A defective thermistor is not responsible for a dryer not heating.