This drum baffle is the internal lifter that attaches to the rotating drum to raise and tumble laundry as it turns. Replacing a cracked, loose, or missing baffle restores proper tumbling, reduces thumping noises, and helps prevent fabric snags. What it does:
- Lifts and separates items for even tumbling and better circulation through the load
- Helps prevent clothes from balling up or riding the drum wall
- Common symptoms of failure: rattling/thumping, poor tumbling, visible cracks, or a missing vane
- Broken edges or loose mounting can snag items inside the drum
What's included:
Install notes:
- Disconnect power before servicing; follow model-specific access steps for the drum
- Remove the old baffle by taking out mounting screws or releasing locking tabs; clear any trapped debris
- Align the new baffle with the keyed slots and secure fasteners firmly
- Hand-rotate the drum to verify clearance and quiet operation before reassembly
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Baffles inside the front load washer broke Stacy S. • Bella Vista , AR • May 16, 2015
After calling a repairman who wanted to charge $250 for labor and parts, we saw a video from appliance parts pros. We ordered parts, regular shipping, which arrived the next day before noon! Repairman would have needed a week! Pulled old baffles out and put new ones in. About 15 minutes total.
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