Whirlpool, Maytag & Crosley Dryer Drum Felt Seal Parts — Models & Compatibility

When your dryer starts making grinding noises or leaves dark streaks on your clothes, you're likely dealing with a worn drum felt seal. This WP33001807 replacement seal fits dozens of Whirlpool, Maytag, and Crosley dryer models, restoring the smooth operation between your drum and the cabinet. This hub covers which models use this specific seal and what you need to know before ordering.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

Check your dryer's model number before ordering. On most Whirlpool and Maytag dryers, you'll find the model tag inside the door opening, along the top edge of the frame. Crosley dryers typically have the tag in the same location. Match your complete model number (including letters and numbers) against the compatibility list below. This seal fits models from the MDE, CDE, and CDG series, among others.

About This Replacement Drum Seal

The drum felt seal creates a barrier between the rotating drum and the dryer cabinet, preventing metal-on-metal contact and keeping lint from escaping into the cabinet. When it wears down, you'll hear noise during operation and may notice dark marks or streaks on your clothing from exposed metal edges. The WP33001807 replaces original part numbers 33001807, AP6007947, 516692, and PS11741074. Important note: This seal does NOT include adhesive — you'll need to order WPY055980 separately to secure the felt in place during installation.

Compatible Models

This drum felt seal works with the following Whirlpool, Maytag, and Crosley dryer models:

• Crosley CDE4205 series: CDE4205AYJ, CDE4205AYW, CDE4205AZJ, CDE4205AZW
• Crosley CDG4205 series: CDG4205AWJ, CDG4205AWW
• Maytag MDE14PD series: MDE14PDACL, MDE14PDACW, MDE14PDADW, MDE14PDAGW
• Maytag MDE14PN series: MDE14PNAGW, MDE14PNAYW
• Maytag MDE14PR series: MDE14PRAYW
• Maytag MDE16PD series: MDE16PDAYW
• Maytag MDE3600 series: MDE3600AYW
• Maytag MDE6200 series: MDE6200AYW

What You're Fixing

The two primary symptoms indicating you need this seal are straightforward: noisy operation (usually a scraping or grinding sound) and marks left on clothes after drying. Both happen because the protective felt barrier has worn away, allowing direct contact between moving parts. Replacing this seal stops the noise immediately and prevents fabric damage.

Installation Considerations

Remember to order adhesive separately — search for part number WPY055980 if you don't already have high-temperature dryer adhesive on hand. The felt wraps around the front of the drum opening where it contacts the bulkhead. You'll need to access the drum, which typically means removing either the front or top panel depending on your dryer's design.

Why This Part Fails

Drum felt seals wear down from constant friction — they're designed to be a sacrificial component that protects more expensive parts. Years of heat cycles, drum rotation, and lint exposure gradually compress and thin the felt until metal surfaces make contact. Most seals last 5-10 years depending on dryer usage, but heavy use or overloading can accelerate wear.