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Drive Belt – Part Number: WE03X29897
Drive Belt
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PartSelect #: PS16542496
Manufacturer #: WE03X29897
This Drive Belt is 89.5" long and comes in black, featuring four ribs on the inside for a better grip. This is a long belt that wraps all the way around the dryer drum, around a tension pulley, and th...
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Duct Felt Seal – Part Number: WE09X27634
Duct Felt Seal
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PartSelect #: PS12722961
Manufacturer #: WE09X27634
This is a duct felt seal for a dryer. The duct felt seal allows the front-load dryer drum to glide smoothly on the front panel. Your dryer will not function properly if the drum felt seal is compromis...
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Light Bulb – Part Number: WE05X20431
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PartSelect #: PS10063224
Manufacturer #: WE05X20431
This light bulb, also known as a drum lamp, illuminates and lights up the dryer drum when the door is open. If the light bulb in the dryer is burnt out or lighting is inconsistent, replacing it can so...
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Drum Glide Bearing - White (Sold individually) – Part Number: WE3M51
Drum Glide Bearing - White (Sold individually)
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PartSelect #: PS4704230
Manufacturer #: WE3M51
If your dryer is excessively noisy when operating, is not tumbling, or is leaving marks on your laundry, it may be time to replace the drum glides. The drum glide bearing is a genuine OEM part for you...
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Drum Bearing Slide – Part Number: WE03X34318
Drum Bearing Slide
PartSelect #: PS16762550
Manufacturer #: WE03X34318
This OEM replacement dryer slide bearing is white in color, and approximately 3 inches long. The slide bearings are supportive linings for your dryer. If they have eroded, or are damaged, the drums wi...
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Door Latch – Part Number: WE1M1011
Door Latch
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PartSelect #: PS3502777
Manufacturer #: WE1M1011
This door latch is designed for your dryer, and is mounted to the dryer frame. The door latch holds the door of your dryer closed while the machine is operating. If your dryer door is not catching on ...
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Door Switch – Part Number: WE4M415
Door Switch
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PartSelect #: PS2344321
Manufacturer #: WE4M415
A door switch is a simple on/off mechanism that prohibits the dryer from operating when the door is open.
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Retainer O-Ring – Part Number: WE1M461
Retainer O-Ring
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PartSelect #: PS266776
Manufacturer #: WE1M461
This is a replacement O-ring for the drum bearing retainer on your dryer. The drum bearing is found at the back of the dryer drum. The O-ring is designed to create a seal on the drum bearing. The O-r...
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Adjustable Leveling Screw – Part Number: WE1M642
Adjustable Leveling Screw
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PartSelect #: PS1021358
Manufacturer #: WE1M642
The adjustable leveling screws on the bottom of your dryer can be screwed in or out to lower or raise the leg level. If one of the leveling screws is stripped, damaged, or missing, you may not be able...
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Inlet Control Thermostat – Part Number: WE4M398
Inlet Control Thermostat
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PartSelect #: PS1766014
Manufacturer #: WE4M398
This part is located on the housing for the heating element.
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Nut – Part Number: WE2M96
Nut
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PartSelect #: PS267646
Manufacturer #: WE2M96
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KNOB – Part Number: WE01X21167
KNOB
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PartSelect #: PS11725223
Manufacturer #: WE01X21167
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Dwight
December 7, 2022
Cloths are getting warm but not drying.?
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Hi Dwight, thank you for the question. If the lint screen is clogged, it restricts the airflow in the dryer, which reduces its ability to dry the clothes. We would recommend cleaning it. If that does not help, we would suggest checking the Cycling Thermostat, part number PS756232, and Heating Element, part number PS8756702. If you require assistance placing an order, please contact customer service. We hope that helps!

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Jacqueline
October 21, 2023
my dryer runs but it wont get hot
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Hi Jacqueline, thank you for reaching out. We have found that the issue is with the inlet control thermistor, part number PS1766014. The inlet control thermistor monitors heating element temperature to help regulate the temperature inside the dryer. We would suggest checking the inlet control thermistor to fix the issue. We hope this solves your problem!

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Joshua
January 27, 2024
007 code on display
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Hi Joshua, thank you for reaching out. The 007 error code indicates that the Line 2 or L2 and Neutral are reversed. We would suggest correcting the power cord wiring connections on the terminal block. If that is not the case, then you may have a defective control board, part number PS12726587. You may need to replace the control board to fix the issue. We hope this helps, good luck with this repair!

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Cole
March 8, 2024
My dryer doesn't seem to be drying all the way. Could my heating element have issues? I've tried turning the temperature up on cycles and the clothes do get somewhat dry but it seems like they use to be dryer. Thanks for any input
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Hello Cole, thank you for reaching out. Based on our research, the issue could be most probably with the inlet control thermistor, so before replacing the heating element, we would recommend checking the inlet control thermistor, part number PS1766014, to solve the problem. It monitors heating element temperature to help regulate the temperature inside the dryer. We hope that helps!

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Connie
March 21, 2024
We are in need of a new filter for this dryer. Having trouble finding one.
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Hello Connie, thank you for reaching out. The filter you are looking for is part number PS12171188. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week!

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Drum belt broke
Removed the front Dryer panel. Left drum in place and lifted it up slightly to get access to motor drive. Slipped belt in place and put panel back on.
This was a first attempt ever at fixing an appliance and it was no big deal.
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Drive Belt
  • Adrian from Middletown, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Dryer would not start
The end repair was very simple and took minimal effort. The time and difficulty was all in the testing. I disassembled the dryer and removed the drum and then hard wired each thermo-fuse to determine where the fault was. After test all of those I was stumped. When I opened the door the light would not come on so I assumed it was a power fault closer to the source. However after all of my testing I couldn't find anything wrong. I then removed the light bulb and realized it was burned out which led me to the door switch being the fault. I removed the switch and soldered the three wire together and the dryer started right up! All I had to do was order a new $15 part, unsolder the wires and plug them in. Would have been so much simpler if that light bulb hadn't of been burned out causing me to over think my diagnosis. This was my first major appliance repair and I did it with only the help of the parts diagram provided on the website.
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Door Switch
  • Joshua from Dallas, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Broken Dryer Belt
I had to take most of the dryer apart because there is no rear access to the motor. It turned out to be easy to dissasembel the dryer. The only problem that I had was that I could not figure out how to route the belt around the motor and the idol pullies. I could not find anywhere that gave instructions on how to properly tension the belt. I finally figured out that the idoler pulley needs to be locked in place on the right side of the engie mount. Then the belt needs to be routed over idoler pulley and under the motor pulley. Finally release the idoler pully from the locked postion to put tension on the belt. It really turned out to be pretty easy.
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Drive Belt
  • Richard from Ashton, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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