Parts for Whirlpool WGD96HEAC0: 02 - Cabinet Parts

This cap or cover installs on your dryer to protect internal components and maintain a finished appearance. Replace if cracked, broken, or missing.

Replacement screw for securing panels, brackets, and internal components. Needed when original hardware is stripped, missing, or damaged during repairs.

Exterior console trim that houses your dryer's user controls and display. Replace when the panel is cracked, faded, broken, or cosmetically damaged.

Dryer won't start or tumble? This belt switch monitors drive belt tension and cuts power if the belt breaks or slips. Moderate DIY repair with video.

Screw secures appliance panels and access covers. Replace missing, stripped, or corroded screws to restore tight fit and eliminate rattles or gaps.

White side panel for dryers. Replaces cracked, dented, or discolored exterior panels. Restores cabinet appearance and structural integrity.

This is the control panel located on the front of the dryer where the user interface and control components are mounted. It provides the structural housing for buttons, knobs, or electronic displays used to select dryer cycles and settings. Replace this panel if it is cracked, warped, or damaged, causing difficulty operating the dryer controls.

Color: Chrome Shadow

The Dryer Leveling Foot is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. It is designed to support and stabilize the dryer by allowing adjustments to the height and leveling of the unit. Proper leveling ensures the dryer operates smoothly and efficiently, reducing vibrations and preventing unwanted movement during cycles.

Causes of a bad leveling foot can include wear and tear from regular use, damage from moving the dryer, or breakage due to heavy loads and stress. Over time, the threads on the leveling foot can wear out, or the foot itself can become cracked or deformed.

Symptoms of a bad leveling foot include:

• Dryer rocking or wobbling during operation
• Unusual noises or vibrations
• Difficulty in adjusting the dryer's height
• Visible damage or wear on the leveling foot

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

This metal clamp secures the drive motor to its mounting bracket inside the dryer. It prevents the motor from shifting or vibrating during operation. Replace this clamp if it is bent, broken, or missing, which can cause excessive vibration, unusual noises, or a motor that moves out of position.

The Idler Arm Spring is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers, maintains tension in the dryer's belt system. This spring is crucial for the proper operation of the dryer, as it helps to keep the belt tight around the drum and motor pulley, enabling the drum to rotate smoothly during cycles.  

Causes of a bad Idler Arm Spring can include stretching or weakening over time due to constant tension, or breakage from wear and tear.  

Symptoms of a bad Idler Arm Spring include:

• Unusual noises, such as squeaking or squealing 
• The dryer drum may not rotate smoothly or may stop turning altogether  
• Clothes take longer to dry, or you may notice uneven drying 
• The dryer might not start if the belt is disengaged due to insufficient tension.

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

Secures the idler pulley to maintain proper drum belt tension in your dryer. Replace if worn, loose, or causing squealing noises. Confirm fit with your model.

Seals unused vent openings in your dryer to prevent unwanted airflow, drafts, and debris entry. Replace if cracked, missing, or no longer sealing properly.

Replacement idler pulley for dryer drum belt systems. Maintains proper belt tension. Replace if pulley is cracked, worn, or bearings are damaged.

Secures panels, brackets, and trim in dryers, washers, and ice makers. Replace worn, stripped, or missing screws to restore proper fit and alignment.

Seals unused factory or service holes on your dryer cabinet or liner. Restores a clean appearance and keeps dust out. Replace if cracked, broken, or missing.

This replacement washer is a small hardware component used in appliance assemblies to provide a stable bearing surface and proper spacing. Replacing a worn or missing washer helps maintain alignment, reduce vibration, and protect mating parts from damage.

• Distributes load under a nut, bolt, pin, or shaft to protect mating surfaces
• Maintains correct spacing and alignment within stacked components
• Helps reduce friction, vibration, and noise in moving assemblies
• Worn or missing washers can contribute to looseness, wobble, rattling, or premature wear

• Disconnect power and shut off gas/water before servicing
• Note the original order and orientation of parts during disassembly
• Inspect fasteners, shafts, and bushings; replace any that show wear or damage
• Tighten fasteners securely per the service manual; do not overtighten

Dryer won't start or stops mid-cycle? A faulty door switch prevents operation when the door position isn't detected. Moderate DIY repair, 30-45 minutes.

Secures drum support rollers to their shafts in your dryer. Replace if broken, missing, or damaged during roller maintenance to keep drum wheels stable.

Covers and seals your dryer's exhaust opening to direct airflow and keep debris out. Replace if cracked, warped, or missing to maintain proper venting.

Dryer won't start or stops mid-cycle? A broken door strike prevents the latch from catching, so the control can't detect a closed door. Simple fix.

This 8-18 x 5/8-inch screw secures dryer panels, brackets, and covers. Replace missing or stripped fasteners to restore a tight fit and stability.

This is a felt seal strip that attaches to the front bulkhead panel of the dryer where the drum meets the front of the cabinet. It creates a soft barrier that prevents heated air from escaping and keeps clothing from getting caught between the drum and the panel. Replace this seal if your dryer is taking too long to dry clothes, you feel hot air leaking from the front, or you hear squeaking or scraping sounds as the drum turns.

Replacement mounting screw for securing panels, brackets, and components to your appliance chassis. Needed when original screws are stripped or missing.

Motor pulley attaches to the dryer drum motor shaft and grips the belt to spin the drum. Replace if cracked, broken, or worn to restore proper operation.

The Drive Belt is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. This essential component is responsible for transferring power from the dryer's motor to the drum, allowing it to spin and tumble the clothes during the drying cycle.

Symptoms of needing to replace the drive belt include:

• The dryer drum not spinning or rotating
• Loud squeaking or grinding noises during the drying cycle
• Excessive vibration or shaking from the dryer
• Clothes taking longer to dry or remaining damp

Causes of a faulty drive belt can include normal wear and tear over time, exposure to excessive heat or lint buildup, or physical damage due to impact or mishandling.

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

Structural bracket that secures internal dryer components. Replace if bent, cracked, or broken to restore proper mounting and prevent rattling or misalignment.

This elbow redirects a fluid or air line inside the appliance to allow routing around components and tight spaces. It restores proper flow path and helps stop leaks or blockages when the original elbow is cracked or worn. What it does:

• Provides a sealed change of direction for a water, drain, or vent line inside the appliance
• Replaces a cracked or broken elbow that can cause leaks, water pooling, or reduced flow
• Re-establishes the correct routing to prevent kinks and stress on connected hoses or tubing
• Helps eliminate intermittent draining or venting issues caused by a damaged fitting

• Disconnect power and shut off water supply before accessing the part
• Verify orientation and routing before removing the old elbow to ensure correct reinstallation
• Inspect and replace any worn clamps, gaskets, or hoses when installing the new elbow
• Tighten fittings to secure but avoid over-tightening which can crack plastic components

Secures the dryer's rear panel to the cabinet frame and aligns internal components. Replace when the original bracket is bent, broken, or missing.

Exhaust vent elbow routes hot air and lint from your dryer to the external vent. Replace if cracked, bent, or leaking to restore airflow and safety.

Directs heated air from dryer drum to household vent. Replace if cracked, damaged, or airflow is restricted. Confirms fit for compatible dryer models listed.

If your dryer takes forever to dry clothes or feels overly hot, a clogged or damaged exhaust pipe may be restricting airflow. Direct replacement part.

Complete idler pulley assembly with bracket, roller, and hardware. Replaces worn, squeaking, or damaged pulley components. Maintains belt tension.

Dryer won't start, tumble, or heat? A faulty control board disrupts cycle timing and temperature control. This internal display board ensures all parts work.

This mounting bracket secures internal components to the appliance cabinet, keeping parts aligned and stable for reliable operation. It's a simple replacement that restores proper support where the original bracket is bent, cracked, or missing. What it does:

• Provides a solid attachment point for internal panels, assemblies or hardware
• Restores alignment to components that shift or sag when a bracket fails
• Helps eliminate rattling or abnormal movement caused by a broken bracket
• Works as a direct-fit replacement when the original bracket is damaged

• One mounting bracket

• Intended for users comfortable with basic disassembly; unplug power and shut off water before starting
• Keep track of removed fasteners and any shims or spacers for proper reassembly
• Inspect surrounding parts for damage and replace any worn fasteners to ensure secure mounting

This screw is used to secure the handle end cap to the center of the door. The screw size measures 8-18 x 1/2 inches.

Replace your dryer's front panel if cracked, dented, or damaged. This silver exterior panel covers the front of the dryer cabinet for a complete look.

Front panel for dryers in Chrome/Shadow finish. Replaces cracked, dented, or discolored exterior panels. Restores the appearance of your dryer cabinet.

White front panel for dryers. Replaces cracked, dented, or discolored panels. Restores dryer appearance and covers internal components. Direct fit.

Dryer door won't stay closed? This door catch secures the door during operation. Simple DIY repair with basic tools. Installation video available.

Relocates your dryer's exhaust vent from rear to left, right, or bottom. Includes elbows, duct, and instructions. Replace when changing installation.

The Dryer Leveling Foot is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. It is designed to support and stabilize the dryer by allowing adjustments to the height and leveling of the unit. Proper leveling ensures the dryer operates smoothly and efficiently, reducing vibrations and preventing unwanted movement during cycles.

Causes of a bad leveling foot can include wear and tear from regular use, damage from moving the dryer, or breakage due to heavy loads and stress. Over time, the threads on the leveling foot can wear out, or the foot itself can become cracked or deformed.

Symptoms of a bad leveling foot include:

• Dryer rocking or wobbling during operation
• Unusual noises or vibrations
• Difficulty in adjusting the dryer's height
• Visible damage or wear on the leveling foot

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