Customer Questions and Answers for Drive Pulley by Whirlpool

The Drive Pulley is an OEM replacement part specific to Whirlpool washing machines. It is a toothed wheel component located inside the washer cabinet that functions with the belt to rotate the wash drum. The drive pulley provides the rotational force needed to agitate clothes and turbulent water during cycle operation.

Causes of a faulty drive pulley include normal wear of the plastic material from extended years of operation.

Symptoms include:

• Abnormal noises (squealing or screeching sounds) emanating from within the washer cabinet
• Slow or weak drum motion, even on high agitation settings
• Premature belt wear due to slipping of the drive pulley teeth
• Visible cracks or splitting in the pulley surface

This genuine OEM part is also compatible with select Maytag, KitchenAid, and other washer brands.