Customer Questions and Answers for Door Hinge by Whirlpool

The Door Hinge is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. Supporting the access door to the drum, the hinge provides smooth rotational movement during loading and unloading cycles.

Causes relate to bearing degradation from constant friction, bent hinge plates from impacts over time, or stripped internal teeth losing synchronized motion.

Symptoms of a faulty hinge can include:

• Difficulty opening and closing the dryer door without applying force
• Squeaking or grinding noises heard when rotating
• The door becoming misaligned from the opening
• Causes relate to bearing degradation from constant friction, bent hinge plates from impacts over time, or stripped internal teeth losing synchronized motion.

This is a genuine Whirlpool OEM replacement this part is also compatible with Maytag, Jenn-Air and some Kenmore models.