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Customer Questions and Answers for Belt Tension Pulley by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18072618
Manufacturer Part Number: WPY54414

The Belt Tension Pulley is an OEM part for Whirlpool clothes dryers. It utilizes a tension mechanism to maintain precise alignment and contact between the drive belts and motor pulleys during operation.

Symptoms of a failed belt tension pulley include:

  • Extended dry times or inability to dry clothes fully
  • Abnormal noise or vibration coming from inside the dryer
  • Premature belt wear requiring frequent replacement
  • Error codes appearing or inability to start cycles

Causes of a bad pulley can include cracks, defects, or stiffness in the tension mechanism limiting its range of motion from years of operation. Lubricant breakdown within the pulley can also produce excessive friction or noise over time.

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

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For Whirlpool Belt Tension Pulley (Part Number: OEM18072618)

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Michael, As long as the belt is correct,(3/8 in wide and five(5) grooves) there will not be an issue with the belt fitting the idler pulley. You do want to check and make sure the original pulley is not distored from an alignment issue due to loose nuts and bolts, and bent or distorted parts. Good Luck and Thanks

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Hello Andrew! The bearing in the pulley has not been upgraded and does wear out over time. There is no way to grease the part more, due to it could catch on fire from the heat. It is the way the manufacture designed this machine. Hope this helps you, thanks!

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Hello John! Make sure you are not overloading the dryer. In the case that is it not being overloaded, you will need a new belt. The part number is WP40111201. Thanks!

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They do not recommend using oil or grease on these. It comes with lubricant made into the bearing. You will need to order a new wheel.

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