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Customer Questions and Answers for Idler Pulley by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM9282600
Manufacturer Part Number: 279640

The Idler Pulley is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. This essential component plays a crucial role in the drum drive system, helping to guide and maintain proper tension on the dryer belt.

Causes of a faulty idler pulley in a dryer can include normal wear and tear over time, improper belt tensioning leading to bearing failure, or physical damage from impact or debris buildup.

Symptoms of needing to replace the idler pulley include:

  • Squeaking or grinding noises from the driveability area
  • The dryer drum not spinning or rotating properly
  • Excessive vibration or shaking during the dryer cycle

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore dryer models. 

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For Whirlpool Idler Pulley (Part Number: OEM9282600)

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Hello Lynn. The model number will have to be verified on the units I.D. tag since the one listed came up invalid. This will be necessary to look up and specific parts such as the one you requested. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter. We will need your model number to help you with this. Please call 1-877-477-7278 or post your model number with a new question on the parts page. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx

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Hello Marty, Only a dry lubricant such as baby powder or corn starch can be used in a dryer since lint will stick to a wet lubricant and be pulled into the lubricated bearing and cause more wear than no lubricant. These are normally assembled dry.

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Marty, It would be good to put a small thin layer of lubrication to keep the pulley from squeaking.

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Colt for Model Number Kenmore 110.C87567701

Hello, according to the Sears Parts Center, this model of Kenmore dryer is made by Whirlpool (Kenmore 110.C87567701). To replace the pulley (due to loud squealing noise), they identified Part #279640. I received the replacement pulley, but it's slightly different than the one I removed from the dryer. The older one is slightly thicker, but smaller in diameter. The new pulley has a ridge on both sides. I double checked the part number and it is correct. Is it safe to use the new pulley? Thanks in advance!

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Colt, Yes you can use the new pulley and it was just redesigned by the manufacturer but will still work for your unit.

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Kurt for Model Number Kenmore 700 series electric dryer

I have replaced the plastic idler pulley in my dryer two times. And now for a third time, the belt has worn right through the plastic of the idler pulley again. I don't understand why it is doing that. The last time I replaced it, I also replaced the other rollers as well as the belt. I wish I could get a metal pulley but there doesn't seem to be one available. Do you have any idea why the belt eats through the plastic pulley after only 10 months?

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Hello Kurt. Something has to be causing the pulley to drag or the belt is not being installed properly. Make sure the unit is venting good and not filling with lint also. Try replacing the post the pulley rides on and see if it is causing the pulley to drag.

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John, Yes the belt restrainer and the motor pulley will work together as one piece for your unit.

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