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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Front Drum Bearing Ring by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM8990202
Manufacturer Part Number: 279441

Supports the front drum and reduces friction for smooth rotation. Replace if your dryer is noisy, clicking, or leaving marks on clothes. Confirm fit.

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For Whirlpool Dryer Front Drum Bearing Ring (Part Number: OEM8990202)

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Eric, Yes the 279441 / 279441Bearing Ring for Front Support, should contain two(2) halves of the bearing surface "ORDER 1- 2 HALVES OF BEARING RING COME IN ONE BOX ". Please contact the AppliancePartsPros.com Customer Service Team at 1-877-477-7278 to make arrangements for a replacement part, at no charge to you. Thanks,

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Hello Teresa. You will need to order and replace the front bearing and seal kit 279264 needed on the unit. Thanks.

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Jose, When you get the front of the dryer off the front dryer seal will be located on the bulkhead. You will tear this off and install the new one using the adhesive that comes with it.

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Hello Bob. Make sure the felt seals are good. If so, then yes, you need to replace the shafts along with the rollers.

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Marcey for Model Number kenmore 8668110

My dryer had extended problems with a roller years ago and we replaced the broken one, the back felt and the belt. We noticed that the bulkhead was gouged at the time but moved ahead with the repair. Fast forward 8 years. It had been working fantastic. No noise or problems with clothes being pinched causing holes. Now however the dreaded holes in the clothes are back. No noise other than a slight squeek. We checked the rollers and the felt appears fine however the front felt and plastic bearing is looking worn and a clip is broke. What could be the new cause in clothing being pinched creating small holes in lighter weight fabric and some midweight fabric?

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Hello Marcey. It sounds like the front seal is the problem. If the rollers and rear seals looks good, then it has to be the front.

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Hello Rand. It could be a bad drum causing the issue, but most likely, it is the rollers 349241T on the unit that is bad and will need to be replaced.

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Erica for Model Number 86568810

My dryer has begun to make this really loud noise while running. It starts off quiet but gradually gets louder. It's kind of like a rubbing noise. When I open the door the drum is turning but it is definitely the drum making the noise. I opened the top of the dryer and looked at the black seal strip and it looks fine. Just wondering what could be making the noise now. It also smelled like burning hair when I shut it off. Not sure if this help but it was something else I noticed.

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Hello Erica. You need to check and see if the noise is coming from the rollers on the unit. You can remove the drum and turn the rollers by hand and if they are tight or bad, you will need to replace them.

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