The Rear Panel is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. It is an outer protective panel located on the back interior of the dryer drum compartment and helps form the structural walls. The rear panel joins other interior pieces securely and assists with heat retention during the drying cycles.
Causes of a bad rear panel can include impacts or accidents that damage the material, failure of mounting brackets over time, or general wear and tear cracks or breaks from repeated drum rotation and clothing.
Symptoms of a bad rear panel include:
- Visible bulges, cracks or holes in the rear drum walls
- Inability to properly secure interior components
- Warm air escaping from gaps in the walls, reducing efficiency
- Possible lint or moisture leaks compromising insulation integrity
This OEM replacement is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore brands.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Damaged bulkhead and worn felt drum seal. Tracy R. • Gadsden , AL • December 04, 2017
First, I ordered the new replacement parts from Appliance Parts Pro. I researched how to replace the parts on YouTube and Appliance Parts Pro video library while waiting for the parts to arrive. I have to say, it was fairly easy after watching the videos. The hardest part was taking off the blower fan from the motor on the dryer. After finally getting that part off, everything went according to the videos. It took me about three hours. Most of that time was spent on the blower fan and waiting...
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