The idler pulley wheel is now sold with this arm. This idler pulley is for dryers.
Idler pulley maintains correct tension on the drive belt to spin the drum.
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Replacing your Whirlpool Dryer Idler Pulley with Bracket
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Steve E - May 11, 2024
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Working Great
I wasn't able to use the bracket on my dryer but I changed out the pully with the old bracket and it is running great. Part came right away. Would buy from this company again.
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Michael W - March 2, 2024
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Easy Repair, Great Part.
The part was in good condition. Part was shipped fast. Dryer is back together and working.
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Keith D - December 15, 2023
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EASY REPAIR-PART FITS AS THE ORIGIONAL
SAME PRICE AS THE PULLY ALONE
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Bob P - November 23, 2023
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Easy to install
It took care of the noise from the dryer.
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Ronald L - August 30, 2023
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Dryer repair
My dryer was squealing, removed the back of the dryer found that the tension pulley was not working properly, purchased the replacement part and works like new again.
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Mary C - July 25, 2023
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Worked as expected.
All went very well installing the part. Dryer is working great!
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David6011 C - July 7, 2023
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EZ
EZ install, fit perfect
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John L - April 27, 2023
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Idler pulley and belt replacement
The part was correct and the video to install it was very useful
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Peter H - April 20, 2023
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Fixed the problem
Part was purchased to fix an annoying squeal. Stopped the noise, and was easy to install
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Christopher R - April 6, 2022
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Right solution for squeaky dryer.
Part came fast. Do it yourself repair, just watch how it’s done on YouTube.
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Dryer squealing loudly during operation
Unplug dryer from 220VAC outlet
Remove bottom cover panel, slip a flat blade screwdriver into each clamp, and bottom piece becomes removable. Pull forward and lift bottom cover piece.
Pull up top section from dryer frame. Disconnect dryer door off/on contact three wire switch by pressing plastic connector together
... Read more. You may need a small flat blade screwdriver to seperate connector.
Remove two Torx (T15 head) screws in the far left and right corners of the front door panel.
Remove two screws underneath dryer lint screen, be careful to not let front door and front cover fall forward. The rotating dryer drum will now be loose.
Underneath drum, there is a cover panel over the dryer motor. Likely you will find a bunch of lint all about. This dryer had likely not been cleaned in many years.
Remove screws on dryer motor cover. Remove panel. Likely, you’ll more lint about. After vacuuming, use a flashlight and hand mirror to locate belt tensioner, back side of motor. If your belt is not broken, press down on the tensioner spring and remove belt from tensioner and motor. Inspect belt, replace if worn. In this instance the belt was well worn.
Slowly pull dryer drum forward, walking belt along as you bring drum forward out of the dryer casing.
At this point you have plenty of room to access the one bolt holding the tensioner, in this instance it was a 13mm socket. Be careful to remove the tensioner springs before removing the bracket. Your PartsSelect is an identical match to the original one.
Install new tensioner, tighten slightly, then put springs back on.
Reverse this entire process to get your dryer back together and back running smooth and quiet as it was when new.
This dryer was quieter than its owners remembered it being back when new 15 years ago.
Well worth saving the $ doing your own work.
Good luck on your repair endeavor!
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Joseph from WEST PALM BCH, FL
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A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
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Very loud squeaking!
Couple screws behind the electrical panel at the top and the top pushed back and was able to remove front panel, and then it was pretty easy. Take the two screws on top front, lint trap screws . The lint trap vent needs to come off. Then the belt, drum comes out to access the idler pulley. I did replace two drum wheels, I saw there was 5.
... Read more I would recommend replacing all of them, they didn’t move well…..
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Travis from GARRETT, IN
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
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The bearing on the idler pulley went bad, squealing
Took the dryer apart and replaced the idler pulley with bracket and the drive belt
I simply followed the video and apart from a couple of areas that were not relevant to my model, everything went exactly as illustrated. The video is excellent and made the repair so easy.
The only issue I experienced was being short two rollers, as the parts diagram did not clearly show that there were two rollers in the back
... Read moreand two in the front.
A kit, with its own part number should be prepared that would show 4 rollers and belt as the recommended required parts.
It was an easy fix, I just did half the install a second time.
Please do not buy parts from Parts Select. My order was not shipped the next day (as advertised on the web site), but instead 3 days later. I paid an extra couple of dollars for expedited shipping, which did made no difference (except for a couple of extra dollars for Parts Select to pocket).
When I emailed customer service
... Read more to complain, I never received any response. I can't believe that customer service can be so unimportant in such a competitive marketplace. And with the power of social media, you would think customer service would be a big differentiator.
I ended having to buy another part (the igniter). I found a different vendor with better prices and a commitment to satisfying customers. I got my part in 3 days for cheaper shipping than the starting point of Parts Select shipping. So I guess I should thank Parts Select for forcing me to look elsewhere because I found a better place with better prices and better shipping and better customer service!
The pulley is accessible from the back of the dryer. Disconnect the gas line. Remove all the screws. Also remove the small plate that secures the line cord. Lift the back up and out. I was able to avoid disconnecting the water line. Take a picture of the pulley so that you will have a record of the belt routing. Release the spring and rem
... Read moreove and replace the pulley and bracket. Vacuum out the lint. Plug in the dryer to make sure that it works properly before reassembly.
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John from CREST HILL, IL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers
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Loud squeal noise when dryer running
I took off the back panel off the dryer. The idler pulley could be accessed on the bottom. It was a bit cramped but not too tough to replace.
Joseph from Canonsburg, PA
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Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
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Loud squeaky sound at start up
Pulled the back panel off with nut driver , reached in removed belt from pulley , disconnected the spring , removed the the 1 bolt holding the bracket . Put the new one in , in reverse order . Very simple , maybe 15 minutes total . While back is off , shop vac out any lint !!
DANIEL from FOND DU LAC, WI
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Socket set
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Pulley wheel worn out spring was broken
Pulled the old bracket and put the new one in less that 30 minutes
I removed the bottom access panel, with 2 hands i reached in behind the blower, i released the belt, i used a screwdriver to pop the retainer from the pully spindle, i removed and replaced the pully, i snapped the retainer back on and replaced the belt. I made sure the belt was on track and all was good. I put the bottom panel back on, it
... Read more took all of 5 minutes. The hardest part was the retainer clip faces the rear of the dryer so you have to feel it. Also , the space is tight, use a smaller flathead screwdriver to get behind the clip, it will pop right off.
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Anthony from SAINT CLOUD, FL
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Dan
February 18, 2023
My dryer wouldn't or would barely tumble. I took the back panel off and had a look at the motor and belts ect. With the dryer on, I could hear the motor running, but nothing was moving/spinning. I pulled the tension arm, increasing the tension, and when I released it, everything started working as it should... for about a week. Took it apart again and the same deal. What's worn out? What parts do I need?
For model number Wed94hexw1
Hello Dan, thank you for your inquiry. Based on the information provided, we recommend replacing several items that can be found in the Dryer Repair Kit PS373088. This dryer repair kit contains a multi rib dryer belt, 4 drum support rollers, 1 idler assembly, 9 tri rings, and 1 washer. We also have a video for your view for installation information. We hope to hear from you soon.
As a temporary fix, will wd40 stop a squealing idler?
For model number Ymede250xl0
Hi Larry, thank you for the great question. WD-40 only protects metal from rust and corrosion, penetrates stuck parts, displaces moisture, and lubricates almost anything, so it may provide a temporary solution. For squealing sounds, it is advised to look for any wear on the idler pulley. If you come across scoring marks, then it is one of the signs of a bad idler pulley. We recommend you replace the idler pulley, part number PS334244, since a worn-out idler pulley may damage the drive belt if used for longer durations. We hope this information helps!
