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LE8457W2-PLE8457W2 Whirlpool Dryer - Overview

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Multi Rib Belt – Part Number: WP40111201
Multi Rib Belt
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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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Idler Pulley Wheel w/ Bearing – Part Number: WPY54414
Idler Pulley Wheel w/ Bearing
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PartSelect #: PS11757553
Manufacturer #: WPY54414
The idler pulley wheel helps the belt to rotate the drum in your dryer. If your dryer will not start, will not tumble, or is noisy during operation, the idler pulley wheel may need to be replaced. Thi...
$21.45
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Dryer Door Catch Kit – Part Number: LA-1003
Dryer Door Catch Kit
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PartSelect #: PS2162263
Manufacturer #: LA-1003
This door catch kit is designed for use in dryers. This is an authentic OEM replacement part. This catch assembly ensures the door of your appliance will close, and remain closed. It allows your appli...
$25.75
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Dryer Idler Assembly – Part Number: WP37001287
Dryer Idler Assembly
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PartSelect #: PS11741930
Manufacturer #: WP37001287
The spring for this part is sold separately. This idler assembly is for dryers. Idler assembly includes the idler arm and the idler pulley that maintains tension on the drive belt, allowing the ...
$35.80
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Retaining Ring – Part Number: WP23748
Retaining Ring
PartSelect #: PS11740487
Manufacturer #: WP23748
The metal retaining ring, which is under an inch long, holds the rear wheels on the axels of the dryer. The main reason why it would need to replaced is if the retaining ring has sprung out of place o...
$12.85
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Cylinder Felt Seal – Part Number: WP37001132
Cylinder Felt Seal
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PartSelect #: PS11741917
Manufacturer #: WP37001132
This cylinder felt seal is used in dryers and is located between the back of the drum and the rear dryer panel. If your dryer is experiencing any of these symptoms, replacing the felt seal could solve...
$45.29
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Door Switch Kit – Part Number: W10169313
Door Switch Kit
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PartSelect #: PS1964648
Manufacturer #: W10169313
This part replaces two terminal switches in a dryer and prevents the dryer from running when the door is open. This includes two connectors. If your dryer will not shut off, start, or does not tumble,...
$24.67
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Single Drum Glide Felt Pad – Part Number: WP500121
Single Drum Glide Felt Pad
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PartSelect #: PS11742773
Manufacturer #: WP500121
This dryer drum glide pad is an inch long. It is made of a felt material and is used for gas and electric clothes dryers. The dryer drum glide provides a soft surface for the front of the drum glide a...
$9.62
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Dryer Screw – Part Number: WP90767
Dryer Screw
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PartSelect #: PS11746840
Manufacturer #: WP90767
This screw is sold individually.
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Limit Thermostat – Part Number: WPW10116735
Limit Thermostat
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PartSelect #: PS11748479
Manufacturer #: WPW10116735
This hi-limit thermostat acts as a safety mechanism that keeps the dryer from overheating. With this thermostat, a dryer's heating element will cut out if the internal temperature reaches 225 degrees...
$56.33
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Drum Support Roller and Shaft Assembly – Part Number: WP40113601
Drum Support Roller and Shaft Assembly
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PartSelect #: PS11742273
Manufacturer #: WP40113601
This drum support roller bracket and shaft assembly is a little over two inches long. It is made of metal.
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Idler Pulley Shaft – Part Number: WP56461
Idler Pulley Shaft
PartSelect #: PS11742857
Manufacturer #: WP56461
This shaft is made to fit the center of the idler pulley wheel of many clothes dryers. It is less than two inches long, and is made of metal.
$74.08
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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.)
Parts Used:
Multi Rib Belt
  • Robert from Skokie, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Switch sticking in on position
FIRST unplug dryer from electrical source, CAUTION, the top of this dryer does not open with clips, do not pry on top to open! On the front of the dryer look under the lower panel, and find two screws, one on the left side, and one on the right, remove these screws, and pull slightly down on panel to remove. Behind this panel find two screws holding the door panel, one on the left, and one on the right, remove the left, and support the door panel while removing the right side. Gently pull the bottom of door panel outward, and the clips on top of door panel will unhinge from top, carefully rotate left side of door panel to floor, and note the wire connections on switch, and orientation of switch, then unplug wires, and move door panel to a comfortable working positon. Door must be open to remove switch, then depress the two plastic retaining keepers on each side of switch, and push switch through toward door. Replace with new switch, reconnect the wires, and reassymble in reverse order. Remember, door assymbly must be inserted in dryer top at an angle, and then bottom rotated downward, and bottom panel nylon guildes inserted into door panel bottom.
Parts Used:
Door Switch Kit
  • Don from Jacksonville, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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catch mounted on door broke
The door had always opened with the wrong swing and it wasn't til I needed to repair this that I noticed you could change the swing. I changed the swing of the door and then noticed that the clip was included on both sides so i did not need to repair the catch. I still have the part so when it breaks again, I can just pop it in.
Parts Used:
Dryer Door Catch Kit
  • Paul from Mt. Pleasant, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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