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Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Drum Baffle by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18055866
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10283356

Replacement drum baffle for washers. Clips onto the inner tub to direct water flow. Needed when original is cracked, broken, or clips have sheared off.

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For Whirlpool Washer Drum Baffle (Part Number: OEM18055866)

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Hello MargoMay, While the machine will not leak, the clothes may not agitate properly so the cleaning action will not be as effective. It will not hurt the machine to run it with baffles missing.

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Hello Shawn. No, it will not leak because it is missing a baffle. You need to check your hoses and seals.

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Baffled, The baffle for this unit does not require screws and has a hooks that slide onto the basket and clips into place.

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Hello Ken, The ones listed for the unit [AP500807] are the ones you will have to use unless the spin basket has been changed. This is the difference. The kit of three are the style used in the replacement spinner assembly. The ones without the screw hold just fine the way they snap in unless damage to the spin basket has been incurred.

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Hello Richard. Usually these break when the unit is being overloaded. If you are not overloading the unit, you will need to replace the inner basket assembly.

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Mark, Unfortunately there is no type of reinforcement that can be done. You will want to make sure that the unit is not being overloaded as this can contribute to the baffle breakage.

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Ray, the baffle does not come with a screw. It seems that the baffle will clip onto the tub. Thanks.

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Ray, according to the manufacturer the baffle does not use any screws. This baffle clips onto the tub. Thanks!

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