Whirlpool, Maytag & Kenmore Dryer Blower Wheel Parts — Models & Compatibility

The blower wheel is what moves air through your dryer drum and out the vent. When it cracks, breaks, or the center hub fails, you'll hear grinding noises, experience poor drying performance, or find your dryer won't start at all. This 694089 blower wheel replacement works across Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, and KitchenAid dryers manufactured over the past two decades.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

This blower wheel fits over 100 dryer models across multiple brands. Check your model number on the door frame or inside the front edge of the dryer opening. Common compatible series include Whirlpool WED and LER models, Maytag MED and MEDC units, and Kenmore 110-series dryers. If your model starts with WED4850, WGD4616, LGR7646, LER7646, LER8857, MEDC400, MEDC465, MEDX655, or MGDC100, this part will work.

About This Replacement Part

The 694089 blower wheel replaces Whirlpool's original WP694089 and crosses to part numbers AP6010602, 279711, 279500, and 299678. This plastic fan wheel mounts on the blower motor shaft and pulls air through the drum, across the heating element, and out through your vent system. The most common failure modes include the center hub cracking and causing the wheel to slip on the motor shaft, the fan blades breaking off from heat stress or foreign objects, and the wheel becoming unbalanced which creates loud grinding or squealing noises. You might also notice your dryer overheating, taking multiple cycles to dry loads, or refusing to start if the wheel is damaged enough to prevent proper airflow.

Common Symptoms Requiring Replacement

Owners report several tell-tale signs that the blower wheel needs replacement. A noisy dryer—especially grinding, squealing, or thumping sounds—often indicates a cracked hub or broken blade hitting the housing. If your dryer won't start, the thermal fuse may have blown due to poor airflow from a failed blower wheel. When the drum spins but doesn't generate heat or air movement, the blower wheel has likely separated from the motor shaft. Excessive heat buildup in the drum points to restricted airflow from damaged fan blades.

Compatible Whirlpool Models

This blower wheel works in these Whirlpool dryer series: WED4850BW0, WGD4616FW1, LGR7646EQ3, LE7000XSW0, LER7646JQ0, LER8857EQ2, 1CWED5100VQ0, 1CWED5200VQ0, and dozens more in the WED, WGD, LER, and LE series manufactured from 2000 to present.

Compatible Maytag Models

Maytag owners will find this part fits MED5740TQ0, MEDC400VW0, MEDC465HW0, MEDX655DW1, MGDC100YQ1, and related models in the MED, MEDC, and MGD series. These units share the same blower housing and motor configuration as their Whirlpool counterparts.

Compatible Kenmore Models

Kenmore 110-series dryers including 110.60022010, 110.61202011, and similar models use this identical blower wheel. Kenmore dryers manufactured by Whirlpool typically have model numbers starting with 110.6 or 110.7.

Installation Overview

Replacing the blower wheel requires accessing the blower housing at the front base of the dryer. You'll need to unplug the unit, remove the front panel, disconnect the blower housing, and pull the old wheel off the motor shaft. The new wheel slides onto the shaft with a friction fit—some models use a setscrew or clip. Most experienced DIYers complete this repair in 45-60 minutes.

Part Specifications

Part number 694089 (supersedes WP694089) measures approximately 10 inches in diameter with a center hub designed for 5/16-inch motor shafts. The white plastic construction withstands temperatures up to 160°F during normal operation. This OEM-equivalent aftermarket replacement meets the same dimensional and performance specifications as the factory original.

Why Blower Wheels Fail

Heat cycling causes the plastic to become brittle over time, especially on the hub where stress concentrates. Lint buildup in the blower housing can cause the wheel to bind and crack. Objects like coins or buttons falling through the drum seal can strike and damage the blades. Running the dryer with restricted airflow (clogged vent, blocked exhaust) creates excessive heat that accelerates plastic degradation. Most dryers need blower wheel replacement every 8-12 years depending on usage and maintenance.