Customer Questions and Answers for Blower Wheel Assembly (Dryer) by Whirlpool

This dryer blower wheel assembly mounts on the drive motor and spins to move air through the drum, lint filter, and exhaust. Replacing a cracked, warped, or stripped wheel restores airflow, reduces noise, and helps prevent overheating or shutdowns. What it does:

• Attaches to the motor shaft to draw and push air through the drum and exhaust duct
• Maintains proper airflow across thermostats/heater for stable temperature control
• Helps resolve weak vent airflow and extended cycle times
• Common symptoms include rattling/scraping from the blower area and motor running with little or no airflow

• 1 blower wheel assembly

• Disconnect power; for gas models, also shut off the gas supply
• Access the blower housing, remove the retainer (clip/nut) as designed for your model, and extract the old wheel
• Clean lint and debris from the housing and duct before reassembly
• Seat the new wheel fully on the motor shaft and verify it spins freely with proper clearance