Parts for Whirlpool LE5550XTG0: 04 - Section Parts

Lint chute directs lint and debris from the dryer drum to the lint screen. Replace if cracked, broken, or clogged to maintain proper airflow.

Foam seal pad that cushions the dryer blower housing against the cabinet. Replace if cracked, compressed, or missing to restore proper fit and reduce vibration.

The Whirlpool screw is an OEM replacement part responsible for securing various components or parts on different types of Whirlpool appliances. The screw is designed to provide a secure and reliable fastening connection, ensuring that different parts of the appliance stay in place. It is commonly used in different locations within the appliance, such as the cabinet, panels, or other structural elements.

This part fixes the following symptoms:

• Loose or wobbly components within the appliance
• Panels or parts that are not securely attached
• Rattling or unusual noises due to loose parts
• Damaged or missing screw

The Whirlpool screw can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

Dryer not heating? This thermal cut-off kit prevents overheating by shutting off heat when temps get too high. DIY-friendly repair under $60.

Foam seal pad that cushions the dryer blower housing against the cabinet. Replace if cracked, compressed, or missing to restore proper fit and reduce vibration.

This is a foam seal that fits around the dryer's blower housing or lint chute area, creating an airtight connection to prevent air leaks. It helps maintain proper airflow through the dryer's exhaust system for efficient drying. Replace this seal if you notice longer drying times, warm air escaping from areas other than the vent, or if the existing seal is crumbling, compressed, or deteriorated.

This is the blower wheel that mounts on the motor shaft inside the dryer and circulates heated air through the drum and out the exhaust vent. It draws moist air away from clothes to facilitate drying. Replace this part if the dryer is noisy, makes a rattling or squealing sound, takes too long to dry clothes, or if the blower fins are cracked or broken.

Dryer not drying or taking too long? A cracked blower housing disrupts airflow. This assembly restores proper venting for efficient drying cycles.

This retainer clip secures a component in place to prevent movement and maintain proper alignment during appliance operation. Replacing a damaged or missing clip helps restore safe, reliable performance.

• Holds the mating part firmly to reduce vibration and noise
• Helps prevent intermittent operation caused by loose fitment
• Common fix when a component feels loose, rattles, or won't stay seated

• Disconnect power and shut off gas/water before servicing
• Note original clip orientation and location before removal
• Use needle-nose pliers to carefully release and install the clip
• Do not over-bend the clip; replace if deformed or fatigued

Replacement mounting screw for securing panels, brackets, and components to your appliance chassis. Needed when original screws are stripped or missing.

Specs: 10-16 x 1/2 inch.

This is the heater box only, does not include heating element.

Dryer won't heat or shuts off during cycle? High limit thermostat cuts power when overheating occurs. Quick 2-screw fix restores heating function.

Dryer not heating or drying clothes? A failed heating element is the most common cause. This part generates heat to dry your laundry effectively.

Dryer not heating or overheating clothes? A faulty cycling thermostat may be the cause. Regulates heat levels during the drying cycle. Easy DIY fix.

Connects power to your dryer's heating element. Replace this wire if it's frayed, burned, corroded, or broken to restore the electrical connection.

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Fixes these common dryer problems

4-step DIY installation (≈10 min)

1. Unplug dryer and remove rear panel.
2. Locate thermal fuse on blower housing.
3. Transfer wires; secure new fuse with ¼-inch nut-driver.
4. Clean the vent & lint path before testing to prevent repeat failure.

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Replacement 8-18 thread screw for securing panels, brackets, and trim on appliances. Replace worn, stripped, or missing screws to keep components aligned.

Secures drum support rollers to their shafts in your dryer. Replace if broken, missing, or damaged during roller maintenance to keep drum wheels stable.

Left-side shaft that supports the drum roller assembly in your dryer. Replace if worn, bent, or damaged to restore proper drum rotation and alignment.

Right-side shaft for dryer drum support roller. Replace if worn, bent, scored, or damaged to restore proper drum rotation. Installs on right side of cabinet.

Rear drum support roller kit for dryers. Mounts behind the drum to maintain alignment and smooth rotation. Replace when rollers are worn or damaged.

This support washer is a flat spacer used within the mechanism to support and separate mating parts, maintaining alignment and smoother movement. Replacing a worn washer helps reduce friction and wear so components operate properly. What it does:

• Maintains proper spacing and support between adjoining parts
• Helps prevent metal-to-metal contact, reducing scraping or grinding noises
• Addresses wobble or excess play when the original washer is worn, deformed, or missing
• Restores smoother movement and alignment in the assembly

• One support washer

• Disconnect power and water supply before servicing; for gas combos, also shut off gas
• Refer to your model's parts diagram for location and orientation
• Track the order of any shims/spacers during disassembly and reinstall in the same sequence
• Tighten fasteners to manufacturer guidance to avoid deforming the washer or binding parts

This lock nut secures appliance components and resists loosening from vibration. Replacing a stripped, rusted, or missing nut restores a firm, reliable connection to reduce noise and prevent parts from shifting or backing off.

• Secures brackets, shafts, pulleys, panels, or other hardware as designed by the manufacturer
• Helps prevent fasteners from loosening due to vibration and thermal cycling
• Common fix for rattling/vibration noises and components that work loose over time
• Replaces damaged, rounded, or missing original nut to restore proper fit

• Disconnect power and shut off gas/water supplies before servicing
• Remove the worn nut with the appropriate wrench or socket
• Start the new nut by hand to avoid cross-threading; tighten securely—do not overtighten
• Inspect the mating bolt/stud and any washers; replace if worn or damaged

Supports the front drum edge for smooth, quiet rotation. Replace when worn to stop scraping noises or drum wobble. Confirm fit with your model number.

Seals the rear drum opening to prevent air leaks and reduce noise. Replace if worn, frayed, or causing rattling sounds. Confirm fit with your model number.

This is the main rotating drum inside the dryer where clothes tumble during the drying cycle. It includes the cylindrical drum body that holds the laundry load as it turns. Replace the drum if it is cracked, warped, has damaged baffles or lifters, or if you notice excessive noise, wobbling, or clothes snagging during operation.

Replacement drum baffle that lifts and tumbles clothes inside the dryer drum. Needed when original is cracked, broken, or missing from the drum wall.

The Push Clip is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. Situated internally near the rear cylinder wall, it firmly secures the drum support roller assembly.

Causes of failure relate to fatigue from years of absorbing drum impacts and associated mechanical stresses. Corrosion penetration if moisture enters the clip mounting area increases operational resistance over time as well.

Symptoms consist of:

• Uneven drying and weakened tumbling action inside the cylinder
• Vibration or noise emerging from the rear roller area
• Premature wear signals stemming from dislocated roller assembly

This is a genuine Whirlpool OEM replacement this part is also compatible with Maytag, Jenn-Air and some Kenmore models.

Seals the lint screen housing to prevent air leaks and maintain proper airflow. Replace if damaged, missing, or causing lint buildup. Verify fit.

Specs: 10-16 x 1/2 inch.

Factory protective shield panel for dryer assembly. Guards internal components and directs heat or airflow. Replace if cracked, broken, or missing.