4260 Whirlpool Dryer - Overview
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Multi Rib Belt
PartSelect #: PS11742271
Manufacturer #: WP40111201
This dryer drum drive belt attaches to the motor pully and works the drum as the motor rotates. The belt has a length of 93- 3/6 inches, and wraps all the way around the dryer drum, around a tension p...
$13.92
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15" Compactor Bag Carrier with Easy Grip Handles
This part number matches the current model number 4260
PartSelect #: PS1782408
Manufacturer #: 13030RP
This 15 inch compactor bag carrier fits around the compactor bag inside the compactor and is used to easily lift and remove trash compactor bags once they are full. Simply place the reusable bag carri...
$40.02
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Filter-pre Cleaner
This part number matches the current model number 4260
PartSelect #: PS9138059
Manufacturer #: 793685
This is an authentic OEM sourced replacement air filter element which is specially designed for use with Briggs and Stratton engines commonly installed on lawn and garden equipment. The purpose of thi...
$6.40
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MINIMUM SCREW DIA.055
This part number matches the current model number 4260
PartSelect #: PS17993654
Manufacturer #: 4260
$29.05
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Obsolete
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PartSelect #: PS18287448
Manufacturer #: 4260
No Longer Available
BLANKET WARMER, 50W 120V
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PartSelect #: PS19045044
Manufacturer #: 4260
$20.18
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Common Symptoms of the 4260
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Replace drive belt
Remove front panel, lint basket, motor mounts,exhaust hood, front drum brackets. Then slip serpentine belt around drum, pressure w/ tension idler pulley and slip around drive motor spindle. Replace all parts in reverse order (a two person job).
Vacuumed inside of dryer (full of lint.)
Vacuumed inside of dryer (full of lint.)
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Robert from Skokie, IL
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Difficulty Level:Difficult
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Nutdriver
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Original belt finally gave way.....(15yrs old)
Simply remove the front panel screws(2) at the bottom of the dryer. Pull bottom of panel outward until it swings free of the top(taking care not to pull the wires out). Rotate out of the way and remove the two left side screws holding the drum plate and snake the belt around the flange. Reinstall those screws and remove the same ones on t
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he right side. Snake the belt behind that flange and reinstall screws. Then all you have to do is run the belt around the motor sheave and the idler pully and your done. Reinstall the front panel.
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Garrett from Racine, WI
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
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Squeaky belt
Removal of the entire 2 front panels
Removal of the heat exchanger into the drum
Removal and replacement of the belt
Reinstallation of the heat exchanger, and both front panels
Removal of the heat exchanger into the drum
Removal and replacement of the belt
Reinstallation of the heat exchanger, and both front panels
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Michael from Marietta, GA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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