How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6009633 / WP53-0106 Blower Wheel

By viewing the instructional video which is very well done. 

Examined blower wheel and found it had worn into a complete circle instead of being squared off at the top where it fit onto the shaft of the motor which was squared off. Found replacement Blower Wheel and compared new wheel to old wheel to confirm my suspicions. Once confirmed ordered the blower wheel along with the clamp and the issue is completely resolved. 

RECEIVED PART WITHIN TWO DAYS AND IT WORKS GREAT. VERY HAPPY! 

I took off the old blower wheel and installed the new blower wheel. 

Unplugged the dryer. Took the front off the dryer. Two screws and it lifts out. Spun the drum by hand and noticed a minor sound coming from the blower wheel (fan). Checked the belt and pulled the drum out and checked the motor bearings. Everything seemed fine. The front dryer panel has a duct section where the lint gets blown up to the screen. This was plugged solid with lint. Completely cleaned it out and reassembled dryer. Ran dryer and it still had the original rumbling noise. Wrote down model number and ordered blower, clamp and snap ring. I also ordered a belt. Might as well replace it while I'm in there. Spent about an hour an a half diagnosing and a half hour installing parts. Ordered parts on Monday and I had them by Thursday. 

I removed the front of the dryer, two clips and two screws and a lift got that front out of the way. I touched the blower motor wheel and it was spinning freely on the shaft. I ordered the wheel, the clamp and the clip that goes on the front of the motor shaft and repaired it in less than an hour. Complete from start to finish including the ordering of parts. 

This was pretty easy to replace on my Admiral dryer. It takes about an hour but while you have the dryer apart you will also want to clean the lint from the vent area. Once you have the front cover off, you simply remove a few screws to get at the blower wheel, remove a clip and take the old blower wheel off, and replace everything in the opposite order. I've done this a few times now to keep "old faithful" alive it's pretty simple. Kudos to Appliance Parts Pros for shipping the wheel super fast...thanks! 

Replaced it 

Replaced the blower wheel 

My father-in-law showed up at my house with the blower wheel from his dryer. He asked if I knew where I could find a replacement. I got online (he doesn't have a computer, doesn't think they are useful) and went to AppliancePartsPros.com and found the part in about two minutes. While he was complaining about the internet and how much time is wasted on it, I ordered the part, paid, and submitted for delivery. I showed him the confirmation and he just shook his head in disbelief. That was at about 3:45 PM on a Thursday. The following Saturday he stopped by and said the part was on his doorstep by 11:30 AM on Friday morning. He also said it was exactly what he was looking for and that he installed it in 10 minutes and the dryer was working great again. The delivery was unbelievable because I used a Standard Rate and he still got it in less than 24 hours! I received confirmation the order was received, a confirmation that the part was sent, and a follow up message to make sure everything went smoothly. I had given up hope on Customer Service in America (and overseas), but this experience left even me shaking my head in disbelief at the efficiency and professionalism of this experience. My father-in-law wants to go look at computers this week. Thank you sincerely for making this experience so pleasant and simple. I will highly recommend this company and its services.