Sears Range / Cooktop / Oven Gasket & Seal
Genuine Whirlpool part
By: Whirlpool
Part Number: 279264
The Front Bearing and Seal Kit is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. This kit includes the front bearing and seal for the dryer drum, which work together to provide smooth operation and prevent premature wear.
Causes of a bad front bearing and seal can include regular wear and tear from normal use, heavy loads that place extra strain on the bearings, or debris accumulation causing increased friction.
Symptoms of issues include:
- Noisy or grinding sounds coming from the drum area
- Vibration noticed during the operation
- Difficulty turning or rotating the dryer drum by hand
- Reduced efficiency and longer drying times
This OEM replacement kit is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Noisy & inefficient Richard M. • Indianapolis , IN • December 06, 2016
After having replaced the drum support rollers twice in a roughly 3yr period, I realized something wasn't quite right, and indeed it wasn't. I had been ordering the wrong parts - I did use the online parts locator after checking, & double checking my model number. Apparently my older Whirlpool dryer has a somewhat ambiguous model number because the rollers that were shipped each time looked nothing like the originals. I realize that is not particularily uncommon - manufacturers often modify...
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