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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Blower Wheel Assembly by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM12882153
Manufacturer Part Number: Y303836

Dryer making rumbling noise or drying slowly? A worn blower wheel with a rounded center causes wobbling and poor airflow. Moderate DIY repair.

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For Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Assembly (Part Number: OEM12882153)

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Ron, It is possible that the blower wheel could cause a vibration if it is damaged but this would be more likely something with the drum rollers or the belt dragging that would cause this type of issue.

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Jj for Model Number Maytag LSE7804ACE

Hello, I just received my new blower wheel. I replaced it and turned the wheel by hand prior to reassembling. The rumbling that caused me to order the wheel is still there, and I notice that the new wheel is rubbing on the housing on the right side, just like the old one was. Any ideas will be appreciated. I thought about adding a nylon washer behind the blower wheel to give me that extra space to clear the housing. I wondered if there is an adjustment for the alignment of the motor instead, since there was not a washer behind the wheel when I removed the original. I've had this machine for more than twenty years and I've only had to replace bearings and belt for the dryer and now the blower wheel. thanks in advance for any advice- JJ

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JJ, the motor mounting clips WPY015825 would need to be checked to identify if one has come loose, allowing the motor to shift. The blower housing would also need to be inspected for any shifting and corrected as necessary. If the motor clip has come loose, it can be put back into place. However, if one of the clips have bent or become damaged, replacing it would be recommended.

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Ashley for Model Number DE 303

The center spindle of my blower wheel broke into three pieces allowing the wheel to hang forward and scrape the housing. Both clips were installed. Is it likely that it broke because the drum rollers are old? or because the drum roller axles have a bit of rust on them? (our basement has flooded twice, though not within the last year.) Neither part seems terribly worn, but I'd rather not break another blower wheel unnecessarily if it's receiving undue wear from other old parts. Thanks so much! This site and the video that directed me here are very useful!

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Ashley, Thanks for the question!!! No, the rollers in the dryer would not have an impact on your blower wheel. It would only be affected by the motor shaft and the blower housing.

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Ken, based on this information, it would be likely that the valve coils 279834 have failed. They can be tested for resistance. The two-prong coil will read 1,000-1,300 ohms, and the three-prong coil will read 1,300-1,400 ohms across prongs 1&2, and 500-600 ohms across prongs 1&3.

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Christopher, This is a dryer blower wheel and unfortunately will most likely not work for your unit and we would not have parts for that brand appliance.

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Hello Sean. You will replace the blower wheel from the front of the unit. You need to remove the front panel and the blower wheel cover in the unit.

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