4KWED4900BQ1 Whirlpool Dryer - Overview
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Dryer Heating Element
PartSelect #: PS11741416
Manufacturer #: WP3387747
When connected to electricity the dryer heating element glows red hot and generates heat. When air is blown over it, it heats the air which is used to dry the clothes. The heating element fits inside ...
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Dryer Repair Kit
PartSelect #: PS373088
Manufacturer #: 4392067
The Whirlpool Dryer Repair Kit is a universal maintenance kit for 27-inch dryers, compatible with various models from Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, and others. It includes a belt, drum rollers, an idler...
$37.75
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Dryer Idler Pulley
PartSelect #: PS334244
Manufacturer #: 279640
This Idler Pulley includes the tri-ring and gasket and everything included here is manufacturer-certified. This part maintains correct tension on the drive belt in order to spin the drum properly. If ...
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Dryer Lint Filter
PartSelect #: PS1491676
Manufacturer #: W10120998
The filter collects lint during the drying cycle. This filter is 12 1/2 inches wide and 10 1/2 inches deep. Replacing the lint filter is an easy repair which requires no tools. When replacing the lint...
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Dryer Drum Support Roller
PartSelect #: PS11752609
Manufacturer #: WPW10314173
This drum support roller is sold individually. Most dryers require two. The tri-rings are included. This is a drum support roller for a dryer. It is a genuine replacement part. This part is sold separ...
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Multi Rib Belt
PartSelect #: PS382430
Manufacturer #: 661570
The Drive Belt is a 93 1/2" belt which wraps around the dryer drum to allow tension and movement. If broken the dryer will not turn properly, or there may be loud noises. The part is rated as "medium"...
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Dryer Tri Ring
PartSelect #: PS11755850
Manufacturer #: WPW10512946
If you notice that your dryer is noisy or will not tumble, you may need to replace the tri ring. This part is triangular, and is less than an inch in size. Tri rings can be found both on the idler pul...
$10.95
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Washer Leveling Foot
PartSelect #: PS1609293
Manufacturer #: 49621
If your washer shakes or vibrates loudly when it reaches its max speed, check that the leveling legs are even. To ensure that the washer is firmly on the ground using all four legs, adjust the legs so...
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Idler Pulley w/Bracket
PartSelect #: PS11726337
Manufacturer #: W10837240
The idler pulley with bracket ensures proper tension on the dryer’s drive belt, allowing the drum to spin effectively. This assembly includes the pulley and arm, making it ideal for replacing a worn o...
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Dryer High Limit Thermostat And Thermal Cutoff Kit
PartSelect #: PS334387
Manufacturer #: 279973
Also known as Thermal Cut-Off kit. The thermostat acts as a safety mechanism that keeps the dryer from overheating and the fuse is like a backup system - it's set to trip at a higher temperature than...
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Dryer Heating Element Wire Kit
PartSelect #: PS334206
Manufacturer #: 279457
This kit is used for electric clothes dryers, and it comes with a yellow wire nut.
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Dryer Screw
PartSelect #: PS11746840
Manufacturer #: WP90767
This screw is sold individually.
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Burned out heater element
Remove the kick plate from the bottom of the dryer by sliding a putty knife along the top edge to release the plastic clamps, one on each side about 4" in from the edges. The kick plate folds out and down. You will see the heat shield on the right, held in by one hex head screw. Remove screw and heat shield. The element is positioned in a
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n open-front housing and is fastened to the left side of the housing by two hex head screws, located on the "rail" of the element and right near the two wires. Remove the hex-head screws that hold the element in place and disconnected the two wires by pulling them out by hand or with needle nose pliers. The only difficulty here is the cramped working area...I recommend a stubby socket driver for these two screws. Most of this I had to do by feel because I could not see the screw heads. Once the screws are out and the wires have been disconnected, slide the old element straight out toward you. You may need to disconnect a small plastic hose located to the left front of the element, but this hose just pulls right off. Vacume the dust & lint build-up out of the whole area, wipe out the element housing and clean up the whole underside of the dryer prior to installing the new element. Installation is reverse of removal. It also might be a good opportunity to clean out your exhaust duct and the vent to the outside. (Never use the aluminum foil-accordian-type duct.) If the exterior dryer vent has any kind of screen over it, remove it and get rid of it. Screens collect lint, lint builds up and burns out elements.
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Alan from Brooksville, FL
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Socket set
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felt strip came off lint screen
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JEFFREY from FALL RIVER, MA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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very loud squeeling sound
The issue was the idler pulley. First I began opening up the front panel based on a youtube video but soon realized the model was slightly different and required a lot more items to remove. I saw the pulley in the back with nothing in the way so I put the front panel crap back on and removed the rear panel. There it was, very simple to re
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move and replace. I'm not looking forward to drum rollers though. Hopefully they're aren't as difficult as they appear.
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jason from HOLDEN, MA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Socket set
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