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Idler Pulley Arm with Wheel Specifications

A dryer's idler pulley wheel serves to help the belt to rotate the drum. This arm is what attaches to the idler pulley wheel.
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Replacing your Whirlpool Dryer Idler Pulley Arm with Wheel

Replacing your Whirlpool Dryer Idler Pulley Arm with Wheel
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Noisy
This part works with the following products:
Dryer.
Part# 8547174 replaces these:
AP3890848, 1201316, 8547174, 8547174V, 8547174VP
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CHARLES J - February 9, 2025
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Easy to install
It was the right part, easy to install dryer works great now thank you.
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Vicki W - December 25, 2023
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Received dryer part fast and reasonably priced
Easy to install with the help of the step by step tutorial. Seamless transaction! Our dryer was up and running same day! Would highly recommend PartSelect.com and definitely will choose again when needed. Thank you!!
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Dennis W - February 14, 2024
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Very easy to install
The part was great ??
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John B - February 22, 2019
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Easy repair
Perfect fit and squealing is gone
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Gerald B - June 11, 2020
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Super easy repair.
The part fixed my issue immediately. The link to the video showing exactly how to do the replacement was extremely helpful.
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Maria B - October 17, 2018
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Easy repair
The part was exactly what I needed to fix my dryer.
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Dischmond S - April 8, 2020
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Perfect fit
Perfect fit and fast delivery
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Ralph G - May 3, 2019
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Great part. Came quickly. Easy repair.
The part was/is great. The dryer is back up and running without noise. Thanks for help in diagnosing the problem.
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Donna H - July 11, 2018
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Easy Repair
It installed easy and everything was up and running within a short time.
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Tammy H - October 24, 2018
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worked great
came fast and working good now
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 Average Repair Rating: 3.7 / 5.0, 9 reviews. What's this?
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Noisy bad bearing on idle
Taken dry a part remove the belt and then the idle replace with new one taken about 30 minutes.
Other Parts Used:
Dryer Drive Belt Idler Pulley Arm with Wheel
  • Troy from Homer, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Socket set
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Noisy
Used putty knife to release catches on dryer top. Removed two screws in Lint Filter cover. Used Nut driver to remove the screws holding the front on. Removed the drum and had easy access to all the parts I was having trouble with. I believe the real problem was the Idler pulley but since I was already there I replaced the drum rollers also. While drum was out I vacuumed the inside of the cabinet. After parts were replaced i put everything back together in reverse order. Very Easy
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Other Parts Used:
Dryer Drum Support Roller Idler Pulley Arm with Wheel
  • Greg from SAN ANTONIO, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Squealling when dryer starts up then squeals off and on while running
We had to take the dryer apart first to figure out what the problem was. Put it back together after determining what was the problem, order parts ,receive parts in the mail, tear dryer back apart install new parts, close dryer up, test run, Get Thank-you kiss from wife!!!
Other Parts Used:
Idler Pulley Arm with Wheel Dryer Maintenance Kit
  • William from STANWOOD, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Noise when tumbling
First ordered belt and rollers Noise continued then orders tension roller. Better but still noise. Son thinks may be motor. Repair was easy just followed what you already had on line.
  • Mona from Monroe, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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Wore bearing, idler pulley.
Unplug dryer from receptial. Poped top off, useing thin bladed screw driver to push tintion springs, while pulling up on lid. removed two no 10 sheet metal screws, useing 1/4 nut driver, this removes loading door by pulling uo 1/4 inch. Removed twi NO 10 sheet metal screws useing 1/4 nut driver, removed front carrage system. Removed belt then tub. Removed idler arm spring useing plires, used 5/8 inch socket removed sholder bolt with arm. Reverced procedure with one execption. Used two by four to hold tub up so belt could be put on, rolled tub to alline belt. Not bad for 70 Years young. Curtiss
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Other Parts Used:
Idler Pulley Arm with Wheel Dryer Drive Belt
  • Curtiss from Morgan City, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Rattling and making lot of noise
Take front panel off with 5/16 nut driver and reach in and get 3/8 socket to remove 1 bolt off and replace idler pulley
  • Larry from Humble, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
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noisy and slow drum speed
1. disconnect power,gas and vent lines
2. pop off top of unit
3. remove front of dryer
4. lay unit on its back
5. remove drum and replace pulley assembly,belt,drum rollers of which it has 2 rear and 2 front
6. reverse above and then remove filter-vent housing and scrape off old seal install new seal
7. re-connect power,gas and vent use again
8. only sad part to whole job was seeing how cheaply whirlpool now makes thier products
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Other Parts Used:
Idler Pulley Arm with Wheel Dryer Drive Belt SEAL Dryer Drum Support Roller
  • Jeff from Phoenix, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
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Dryer making very loud noises!
First unplug the dryer.
Remove the lint filter.
Remove two(2) screws by the filter.
Use a screwdriver to raise the top of the dryer.
Unplug wires going to the front panel (pull apart)
Remove two(2) hex head screws.
Lift front panel out of the way.
Use a light to view the pulley assembly on the bottom.
  • Steve from Saint Clair Shores, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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The dryer started to rattle very loudly
I pulled off the front panel to access the motor and pulley systems underneath the tumbling cylinder. I disconnected the tension spring on the pulley assemble. Then after sliding the belt off the pulley, I removed the screw that held the pulley to the bracket. I put the new pulley on, slide the belt over the new pulley and attached the spring. Nothing difficult, just a little uncomfortable squeezing both hands into the bottom space.
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  • Scott from Fredericksburg, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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Peter
November 22, 2024
Dryer squeaks on first load for a minute or less. It doesn’t squeak on second or third loads. Dryer is level and drum is clear of debris including around drum gasket. Want to know what part I should order to repair.
For model number WGD6200SW2
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Hello Peter, thank you for your question. There are several causes of a squeaky dryer, including damaged drum bearings, a faulty drive belt, a worn out idler pulley, a damaged roller shaft or a malfunctioning motor. We advise to remove the outer panel on front or rear of the dryer and turning it on to hear exactly where the squeak is coming from. We have a video on how to tear down a dryer. Hope this helps.

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Model Cross Reference
This part works with the following models:
PartSelect Number: PS1487714
Manufacturer Part Number: 8547174
Brand
Model Number
Description
Maytag
MED6300TQ0
Dryer - Residential
Maytag
MED6400TB0
Dryer - Residential
Maytag
MED6400TQ0
Dryer - Residential
Maytag
MED6600TQ0
Dryer - Residential
Maytag
MGD6300TQ0
Dryer - Residential
Maytag
MGD6300TQ1
Dryer - RESIDENTIAL DRYER
Maytag
MGD6400TB0
Dryer - Residential
Maytag
MGD6400TQ0
Dryer - Residential
Maytag
MGD6600TQ0
Dryer - Residential
Maytag
MGD6600TQ1
Dryer - RESIDENTIAL DRYER
Whirlpool
WED6200SW0
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6200SW1
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6400SB0
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6400SB1
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6400SG0
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6400SG1
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6400SW0
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6400SW1
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6600VU0
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6600VW0
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WED6600WL0
Dryer - Residential 29" Electric
Whirlpool
WGD6200SW0
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WGD6200SW1
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WGD6200SW2
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WGD6400SB0
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WGD6400SB1
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WGD6400SB2
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WGD6400SG0
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WGD6400SG1
Dryer - Residential
Whirlpool
WGD6400SG2
Dryer - Residential
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