Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Drum Felt Seal by Whirlpool

Hello Jamie, the video is just a general guide, both drum seals replacements are essentially the same operation, just the rear seal is slightly harder as you have to work inside the dryer cabinet, if necessary the rear bulkhead can be removed if needed for ease of rear seal replacement.

Vic, The rear and front felt seal will be part number WP37001132 and the tube of adhesive should be enough for both.

Hello Felix. No, W10612022 is the rear felt seal.

Hello Donna, You cannot access the drum seal from the rear of the unit. It will have to be accessed from the front of the unit.

Hello Bob, The drum will have to come out to glue the new seal to the drum. This is not difficult. I do recommend to glue the new seal on, re-assemble the unit, and allow it to sit for a couple of hours before running it. This will prevent the rear seal from coming loose because the glue has not set up. I'm sorry but we do not have a video of replacing the rear seal.

Dave, Yes, both the front and rear tumbler seals are the same part number WP37001132 and would be the correct part to order. The part number for the adhesive is WPY055980 and the "white" side of the seal is where the adhesive is applied. You should also have some denatured alcohol handy, it works pretty good for removing the adhesive from your fingers, bulkhead,etc.

Martha, the squeaking could be due to a bad drum support roller WP37001042 or idler pulley WP37001287. You also need to check the drum felt seals WP37001132 as well as the glides WP37001298 and pads WP500121. Thanks.

Hello Robert. Yes, you can use these on the front and rear of some models.

Hello Steve. WP37001132 is the correct seal. If your just replacing the front, you can replace it without removing the whole drum assembly.

Hello Ron! No, the dryer drum felt seal WP37001132 is not listed for your model MDE9700AYW. According to the model number supplied the drum felt seals are not available separately from the drum assembly itself, part number W10296563. Thanks!