Customer Questions and Answers for Felt Drum Seal by Whirlpool

Hello Craig, You will need to order 279408 for the felt seal needed for the unit.

Hello Jordan. You will need to check both the felt seals and the rollers in the unit. Also the idler pulley will need to be checked out.

Sharon, The felt seal that is around the drum would be part number 239087.

Hello Ryoko! Yes, part number W10612022 is used as the rear tub seal. The adhesive is included with the seal. The front felt seal is part number W11035878. Thanks!

Darrell, You will want to test the thermal fuse and high limit thermostat on the heater housing to make sure that they are good. Check the cycling thermostat to make sure that it is good. The 2 inner terminals should not have continuity and the 2 outer terminals should. All parts should show continuity.

Hello Adam. Yes, you will order part number W10612022 for the felt seal.

Hello Mary, you are correct your seal must have come loose and ended up where it does not belong. You can replace it with a new seal kit W10612022 that comes with adhesive to keep it in place. This should remedy your problem. Thanks!

Hello Ed! Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not offer the felt seals separate from the drum assembly W10296563 and we are unaware of any company that manufacturers the seal for this unit. Sorry about that!

Brian, Yes this drum seal, will fit the tumbler drum of the model number you supplied. Remember to clean the drum surface thoroughly.preferrably with alcohol,CAREFULLY apply a coat of adhesive to the drum, and a coat of adhesive to the inside of the seal and allow both to set for a few minutes, then install the seal to the drum and press the seal into the adhesive the complete circumference of the drum. Allow 24 hours for the adhesive to set before using the dryer. Thanks and Good Luck

Ally, the front drum seal is part number W11035878. The felt seal W10612022 is the real felt assembly. Thanks!