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Idler Pulley Wheel and Bearing WP6-3700340
- Fix Number:
- FIX11743032
- Manufacturer #:
- WP6-3700340
- Manufactured by:
- Whirlpool
- Product Description
- If your dryer is making excessive noise, or it will not tumble, there may be an issue with the idler pulley wheel. The idler pulley wheel is attached to the idler bracket and is used to secure the dryer drum belt, which helps the drum to rotate. This genuine OEM part is made of white plastic with a metal center bearing. Over time this part can become worn, which will result in your drum not rotating or screeching noises when it spins. If this happens the idler pulley wheel should be replaced. Before beginning this repair, please be sure to disconnect the power supply to your dryer. To complete this job, you will need a Philips screwdriver, a 5/16 nut driver, a pair of Channellock pliers, and a small flat blade screwdriver.
- Works with the following brands:
- Maytag, International, Crosley
- Works with the following products
- Dryer, Washer Dryer Combo
- Fixes the following symptoms
- Noisy
- Part# WP6-3700340 replaces these:
- AP6009859, 33001783, 6-3700340, WP6-3700340VP
Product Description
If your dryer is making excessive noise, or it will not tumble, there may be an issue with the idler pulley wheel. The idler pulley wheel is attached to the idler bracket and is used to secure the dryer drum belt, which helps the drum to rotate. This genuine OEM part is made of white plastic with a metal center bearing. Over time this part can become worn, which will result in your drum not rotating or screeching noises when it spins. If this happens the idler pulley wheel should be replaced. Before beginning this repair, please be sure to disconnect the power supply to your dryer. To complete this job, you will need a Philips screwdriver, a 5/16 nut driver, a pair of Channellock pliers, and a small flat blade screwdriver.
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Works with the following brands:Maytag, International, Crosley
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Works with the following products:Dryer, Washer Dryer Combo
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Fixes the following symptoms:Noisy
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Part# WP6-3700340 replaces these:AP6009859, 33001783, 6-3700340, WP6-3700340VP
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Replacing your Idler Pulley Wheel and Bearing
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- Customer:
- Tim from PORTLAND, OR
- Parts Used:
- WP6-3700340, WP6-3129480, WP33002535, 306508, 12001541, WP9703438
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
- Customer:
- Shawn from Plano, TX
- Parts Used:
- WP6-3700340, WP33002535, 12001541
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
- Customer:
- JOE from HIGHLAND, IN
- Parts Used:
- WP6-3705180, WP6-3700340, WP33002535, 306508, 12001541
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
- Customer:
- Tammy from Fremont, OH
- Parts Used:
- WP6-3700340, WP6-3129480, WP33002535, 12001541
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
- Customer:
- michael from muncie, IN
- Parts Used:
- WP6-3700340, WP33002535, 12001541
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
- Customer:
- Gregg from Haddonfield, NJ
- Parts Used:
- WP6-3705180, WP6-3700340, WPY312527, 33002459, WP315772
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
- Customer:
- RICHARD from TOWSON, MD
- Parts Used:
- WP6-3700340, 33002560, WP33002535, 306508, 12001541
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
- Customer:
- Cosme from Seguin, TX
- Parts Used:
- WP6-3700340
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
- Customer:
- John from McAllister, MT
- Parts Used:
- WP6-3700340, WP6-3129480, WP33002535, WP303396, 12001541
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
- Customer:
- Stephen from Chula Vista, CA
- Parts Used:
- WP6-3700340, WP33002535
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Manufacturer Part Number: WP6-3700340