Phil May 06, 2026 for Model Number WED4950HW0 I have replaced the belt, drum rollers, and idler pulley installed as OEM parts from AppliancePartsPros and at startup of the drying cycle, I have a loud popping sound that occurs as the drum makes its revolution. As the dryer heats up and the clothes dry and the weight of the clothes become lighter, the noise gets less to the point of stopping before the end of the dry cycle. I have also checked the blower fan flywheel. The dryer is clean, there is no lint buildup on the wheel, and there appear to be no cracks in the blower flywheel or wobbling; it's not loose. What could be causing this popping sound? Thank you for your help.
1 Answer Hello Phil, and thank you for your question. If the drum does not have a warp or a sticky residue that could cause the noise, the next step would be removing the front panel of the dryer. Once it is removed, the drum and belt would need to be removed. The door switch can bypassed or the front panel can be kept close enough to keep the door switch connected to the harness. From there, the dryer can be plugged in or the breaker turned on and the dryer can be started. If the popping continues, and it sounds like it is not coming from the console or the terminal block where the power cord connects, the noise would be coming from the heater or the motor. The power cord can be unplugged again and the heating element 279838 inspected to see if there is an indication of an arc of electricity occurring during operation. If there are no spots that look like a mini lightning bolt occurred, the popping would very likely be occurring with the motor 279827 itself. Read More...
Eric C April 20, 2026 I replace the belt that rip. Now it’s doesn’t spin when you put a load in. What can it be?
1 Answer Eric, Check the rollers and the idler pulley to make sure that they are not seized. This would be the most likely cause for this issue. Read More...
Gkevans February 24, 2021 for Model Number WED5100VQ0 I get all my parts from AppliancePartsPros and I am an engineer, but I am really puzzled. My Whirlpool electric dryer is about 7 years old. It heats and turns fine, but while running it intermittently emits a very low frequency hum that drives my wife nuts.I, fortunately, have lost most of my low frequency hearing! This 'hum' will last for a few minutes then go away. Later it will return. No discernible correlation to cold or warm state of the dryer. No squeaks or rattles anywhere. I tore down the dryer and checked the belt, idler pulley (cleaned and lubricated it), drum rollers (applied silicone to bearings and they turn freely), the roller shafts, the blower wheel (visual check, no removal) and the spin on turning the motor by hand. All of these parts seem fine. No variation in rotation speed when the motor is powered. The hum has become noticeable even to me over the past 4 weeks. I have removed the back cover and listened at every accessible location and I cannot determine a source. Do you have any thoughts?
1 Answer gkevans, Possible blower wheel noise, you have lubricated and inspected every piece of your unit we would have told you to inspect. But remove the rear panel and take off the cover to the blower wheel and inspect it for any looseness or debris in the ducting. Read More...
Lucian October 05, 2020 for Model Number MGDC300BW0 Installed new rollers and belt, trying to connect the belt to the motor and idler pully but having a problem. When I rotate the drum to insure the the belt is aligned with the pully the belt comes off the pully. I tried several different methods to align the belt but it continues to come off. Why is this happing? Thank You Sincerely
1 Answer Be sure that when you are turning the drum that you are only turning it clockwise if you are looking from the front of the dryer. Read More...
Adam August 19, 2020 for Model Number WED49STBW1 Replaced belt, drum rollers and idler pulley...with new setup idler sounds to be rapping like a machine gun. What could be reason? Will it wear in?
1 Answer Adam, This could be just a faulty idler pulley which is the most likely cause and would want to replace the idler pulley. Read More...
Joe Harnedy February 07, 2020 for Model Number 110.73102100 The pulley where the belt raps around and then gets attached to the motor to turn the drum, does not have a wheel contained in it as the replacement part.I have already purchased the belt before I took apart the cabinet, found the old belt in half, but when I went to install the new belt,I noticed it had no plastic wheel. Is it worth my time to wait and order the part you show as a replacement or can I use the old part which has no wheel
1 Answer Joe, You will want to wait until you get the idler pulley for your unit because if you do not the belt will not turn properly and it will break again. Read More...
Craig January 10, 2020 for Model Number RED4640YQ1 Dryer was squeaking. I replaced idler pully. Dryer still squeaks. What’s next?
1 Answer Craig, it is recommended that the rollers are inspected for any residues along the bearing shafts, as well as inspecting for any debris in the front felt seal, rear drum seal, and blower wheel that may be causing a squeaking noise. Read More...
Scott May 31, 2018 for Model Number LGN2000JQ0 the plastic bushing/spacer/whatever you call it, that is on the motor shaft, inside of the belt pulley melted and ended up breaking on my dryer. What was its function? Just to keep the belt from walking towards the motor? Can I just get that part? vs that all metal pulley?
1 Answer Scott, If the bushing that you are referring to is part of the idler pulley then you would need to get the idler pulley for the unit. If the part is on the motor then the motor would need replaced. Read More...
Paul Kulick October 12, 2016 for Model Number Kenmore series 80 dryer 110,76822695 Stumped, have done this before.Replaced dryer belt p.n 341241 but this time nylon idler pulley rubs up against motor pulley causing noise, it works but it is like the belt is just a quarter inch too short. afraid it will wear out help Thanks
1 Answer Paul, recheck and make sure you have the correct belt 341241 341241 or 660996, it should measure 92.25 inches in length. Make sure the belt doesn't have any twists in it ribs face down/against the drum and is outed over the drum in the proper location area of the drum. Then check and make sure the belt is routed through the opening in the idler spring assembly and onto the motor pulley properly. Recheck using the video and photos under the 341241 belt part diagram. Read More...
Jim September 08, 2015 for Model Number LGR7646JQ0 Your part AP2911909 has a roller on it. My tensioner has a piece of nylon coating that the belt rides on an is worn out. Is this a update?
1 Answer Hello Jim, This WP691366 is the early and current configuration of this part. The manufacturer thought they could profit from this new design which wasn't lasting as long as the part warranty, so it was discontinued. You will need the configuration with the rotating wheel WP691366. Read More...