


Cracked, broken, or missing handle prevents the user from gripping and pulling the dryer door open, making loading and unloading laundry impossible.
The plastic mounting bosses at the handle ends fracture under repeated pulling force — a known OEM design weak point. Replacing the handle restores full door operability.
Worn screw threads or cracked plastic around the mounting ports cause the handle to rattle and flex, reducing grip confidence and accelerating breakage.
A broken or ill-fitting handle creates gaps around the door trim that allow lint to infiltrate the door panel interior, presenting a potential fire hazard over time.




💡 Pro Tip: How to Know Your Door Handle Needs Replacing
Your part is likely the culprit if you notice any of the following:
⚠️ Handle is visibly cracked, snapped, or completely broken off the door panel
⚠️ Difficulty gripping the handle to open or close the dryer door smoothly
⚠️ Loose handle that wobbles or has play around the mounting screws
⚠️ Gaps around the handle base allowing lint to enter the door panel interior
Tip: Before ordering, measure the distance between your existing handle mounting holes. It should be 7.24" (7-1/4") center-to-center. Also confirm your handle is black — part 8559750/WP8559750 covers the graphite/darker variant. When in doubt, locate your dryer's model number sticker (inside door frame or rear panel) and cross-check compatibility.
📦 What's in the Box
✅ 1× Black Dryer Door Handle (9.65" L × 2.6" W × 0.86" H, 227g, mounting hole spacing 7.24")
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Disclaimer: Compatibility information, part numbers, and model fitment data on this page are sourced from manufacturer databases and third-party references. While we strive for accuracy, please verify your appliance model number before ordering. Heima is not responsible for errors or omissions in compatibility listings.
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