Whirlpool 279441 Dryer Front Drum Bearing Ring OEM Part

Our 19 year old Whirlpool dryer quit heating. After checking the thermal fuse, I found the ignitor electrically open. I bought an ignitor at a local store as there was a national holiday the next day and I did not want the dryer inoperative waiting several days for shipping. I can say AppliancePartsPros is MUCH cheaper for the identical Whirlpool genuine part. While changing the ignitor, I noticed there was an excessive amount of lint in the dryer, which was caused by worn drum seals. I ordered drum seals, a new drive belt, the foam seals for the exhaust duct and new nylon drum bearing set. These were delivered promptly, but unfortunately the 2-piece nylon drum bearing set had only 1 piece. I went on line, used the chat function and was promptly taken care of. The new part arrived fairly quickly, was correct and I installed it. The most difficult part of the project was the rear drum seal which must be glued to the drum. I removed the old seal and sanded off the dried glue. I then set the drum up on a work table, blocked from rolling off with 2x4s, so I could rotate it in place. The new seal needs to be stretched to make it around the drum circumference, so I used small wood clamps to hold it in place around the drum. I then pushed back the fabric, applied a small bead of glue to the drum surface, gave it about a minute to air dry, then repositioned the seal. I worked my way around the drum, rotating it on my work table. The seal installed nicely. Pay attention when you position the drum during final assembly so that the rear support rollers are in place and the seal correctly circles the stationary back wall for the drum. You can check the seal for folding bouth outside and inside. 2 people are advised for this step. One last note, the installation of the drive belt is little tricky, so photograph the belt path through the tensioner and motor drive pulley before you remove the old belt.

Bottom line fix was the "SEAL" at the back of the drum. I also replaced the front "bearing ring" for the front support and the drum belt. The ring and seal were original, over 10 years old. The belt because I do not like to do the job more than once! CHANGE IT WHILE REPAIRING THE MACHINE! NOW! That said, the video was a GREAT HELP and the machine is nice and quiet like it was when it was new! However, scraping old glue is not fun. Being a retired Auto/Truck/Equipment Electrician/Mechanic, I've used "BRAKLEEN" to loosen glue and it worked today! Took less than 45 minutes to clean the drum. The "RED" can does a wonderful job. 2 things. 1. WEAR GLOVES! DO NOT LET IT TOUCH YOUR SKIN. You may be allergic to it. 2. DO NOT BREATHE THE VAPORS/SPRAY! Make sure it's used outside or in plenty of air flow where you're working. The application of the glue should be done according to the ambient temp. I followed the video, glued the entire drum and almost couldn't install the entire seal! It was 84 today. Should be, glue 1/3 to 1/2 the drum, install the seal, then continue the glue/install until done. Wait at least 30 minutes. WHAT'S THE RUSH ONLY WAITING 20 MINUTES?! Might need more time in colder weather. Other than that, the video was VERY HELPFUL! It was my first time replacing the seal, AND IT WORKS GREAT! Unfortunately, I didn't watch my time as I had one neighbor come by and one 55 minute phone call. Overall, it was a (BIG, EASY) piece of chocolate cake with dark chocolate icing! THANK YOU Mike Chiodetti

Took it apart and did troubleshooting. Rollers were good, belt was good, tension wheel was good, motor was good, blower was good and free of obstructions and baffles were good. Problem was the bearings. Ordered them on-line on Thursday evening and were here Saturday. If I ever need another part for an appliance, you are the go to folks. And, rest assured, I'll tell my friends.

I Took the Dyer apart as per your video and i noticed the Rear drum Seal was Torn and worn out. It was also interfering with the Idler Rollers . So I ordered a new rear Drum seal and Front Bearing ring and installed them . Poof No More Noise !!!! I Ordered the parts on a Friday afternoon and to my surprise they were at my door step Saturday Morning !!!!!!!! I couldn't Believe It !! Fast Fast

I ordered a rear felt seal replacement for the drying time, and a front bearing drum support for the marks left on clothing. The repair videos were spot on for ease of DIY repair. The repair itself was only 30-40 mins, the rest of the time was cleaning the dryer itself from years of accumulating lint on the inside of the housing. "Easy-Peasy" !!