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Idler Pulley 279640
- Fix Number:
- FIX334244
- Manufacturer #:
- 279640
- Manufactured by:
- Whirlpool
- Product Description
- Often referred to as a dryer belt tension pulley wheel, this idler pulley is an OEM approved replacement part for a variety of dryer models. The idler pulley puts tension on the drive belt, and if the idler pulley fails to put the proper amount of tension on the belt, the dryer will not spin. It is located on the dryer drum, around the tension pulley. If your appliance is noisy during operation, will not tumble, or will not start, you may need to replace this part. It is made of durable plastic and has a diameter of roughly 2-inches. This part also includes the hardware needed for replacement. Most of our customers found this repair to be medium difficulty, and required a Philips screwdriver, 1/4-inch nut driver, putty knife, small flat blade screwdriver, and needle nose pliers to get the job done.
- Works with the following brands:
- Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid
- Works with the following products
- Dryer, Washer Dryer Combo
- Fixes the following symptoms
- Noisy, Drum Not Spinning
- Part# 279640 replaces these:
- AP3094197, 2958, 279640, 279640, 279640VP, 3388672, 697692, W10468057
Product Description
Often referred to as a dryer belt tension pulley wheel, this idler pulley is an OEM approved replacement part for a variety of dryer models. The idler pulley puts tension on the drive belt, and if the idler pulley fails to put the proper amount of tension on the belt, the dryer will not spin. It is located on the dryer drum, around the tension pulley. If your appliance is noisy during operation, will not tumble, or will not start, you may need to replace this part. It is made of durable plastic and has a diameter of roughly 2-inches. This part also includes the hardware needed for replacement. Most of our customers found this repair to be medium difficulty, and required a Philips screwdriver, 1/4-inch nut driver, putty knife, small flat blade screwdriver, and needle nose pliers to get the job done.
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Works with the following brands:Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid
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Works with the following products:Dryer, Washer Dryer Combo
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Fixes the following symptoms:Noisy, Drum Not Spinning
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Part# 279640 replaces these:AP3094197, 2958, 279640, 279640, 279640VP, 3388672 ... Show more , 697692, W10468057 Show less
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- Customer:
- Robert from ALPENA, MI
- Parts Used:
- 279640
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
- Customer:
- Anthony from Lee Summit, MO
- Parts Used:
- 279640
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
- Customer:
- David from Haymarket, VA
- Parts Used:
- 279640
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
- Customer:
- allen from sandwich, MA
- Parts Used:
- 279640
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
- Customer:
- Darrell from Sugar Land, TX
- Parts Used:
- 279640
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
- Customer:
- Eleanor from Merced, CA
- Parts Used:
- 279640
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Manufacturer Part Number: 279640