The Blower Wheel is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. This part circulates the air through the dryer drum and the exhaust vent, ensuring efficient drying of clothes.
Causes of a bad blower wheel can include accumulation of lint and debris, wear and tear over time, or physical damage from foreign objects.
Symptoms of a bad blower wheel include:
- Longer drying times
- Dryer overheating
- Unusual noises during operation
- Reduced airflow from the dryer vent
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
The blower wheel in the dryer separated from the nut Stefan K. • Youngsville , NC • February 25, 2016
It was a relatively easy fix - if you know how to take the dryer apart. If you don't, there are plenty of YouTube videos explaining how. Make sure you find your model.
Since the wheel had separated from the nut, it wasn't quite as easy and holding the shaft and loosening the wheel. I had to remove (destroy) the wheel first. Then I was left with the nut on the shaft. The nut was seated on the shaft a lot tighter than I expected and took some force to get off. Once it was off, putting the new...
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