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Customer Questions and Answers for Idler Pulley by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM9282600
Manufacturer Part Number: 279640

The Idler Pulley is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. This essential component plays a crucial role in the drum drive system, helping to guide and maintain proper tension on the dryer belt.

Causes of a faulty idler pulley in a dryer can include normal wear and tear over time, improper belt tensioning leading to bearing failure, or physical damage from impact or debris buildup.

Symptoms of needing to replace the idler pulley include:

  • Squeaking or grinding noises from the driveability area
  • The dryer drum not spinning or rotating properly
  • Excessive vibration or shaking during the dryer cycle

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore dryer models. 

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Kurt for Model Number Kenmore 700 series electric dryer

I have replaced the plastic idler pulley in my dryer two times. And now for a third time, the belt has worn right through the plastic of the idler pulley again. I don't understand why it is doing that. The last time I replaced it, I also replaced the other rollers as well as the belt. I wish I could get a metal pulley but there doesn't seem to be one available. Do you have any idea why the belt eats through the plastic pulley after only 10 months?

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Hello Kurt. Something has to be causing the pulley to drag or the belt is not being installed properly. Make sure the unit is venting good and not filling with lint also. Try replacing the post the pulley rides on and see if it is causing the pulley to drag.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Tuesday, July 14, 2015

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