Whirlpool & Maytag Dryer Repair Kit Parts — Models & Compatibility

If your Whirlpool or Maytag dryer is making grinding noises, leaving marks on clothes, or the drum stopped spinning completely, this repair kit (4392065) addresses the most common wear points in over 200 models. It includes drum support rollers and an idler pulley — the two components that fail first from normal use.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

This kit fits Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, and Amana dryers across multiple series. Check your model number on the inside of the dryer door opening or on the back panel. Common compatible models include WED4915EW0, WED4915EW1, MED5830TW0, MGDC215EW0, NED4655EW1, and LEQ9508PW1. If your model starts with WED, MED, NED, LGQ, LEV, or IGD, there's a strong chance this kit fits.

About This Replacement Part

The drum support roller kit and idler pulley wear out from normal use, causing loud noises and eventually the drum to stop turning. You'll typically hear grinding, squealing, or thumping sounds before complete failure. The rollers support the back of the drum while it rotates, and the idler pulley maintains tension on the drive belt. When these wear down, the drum either stops spinning or leaves scuff marks on clothes from improper rotation. This kit replaces Whirlpool part numbers AP3131942, 279948, 587636, and 4392065VP.

Common Symptoms This Part Fixes

• Noisy operation: Grinding, squealing, or thumping during drum rotation
• Drum not spinning: Motor runs but drum stays still
• Marks left on clothes: Scuff marks or streaks from improper drum movement
• Won't start: Safety mechanism prevents operation when belt tension fails
• Heat stays on after drum stops: Related control issues from mechanical failure

Compatible Model Series

This repair kit works across Whirlpool's consumer dryer lineup from the early 2000s through mid-2010s. Maytag models using the same drum support system are also compatible after the Whirlpool acquisition. Kenmore models manufactured by Whirlpool (starting with 110) use identical components.

What's Included

Complete repair kit contains drum support rollers, idler pulley, and all necessary hardware. You're replacing the wear points as a set, which prevents having to open the dryer again in six months when the next component fails. Most DIY repairs take 45-90 minutes once you have the cabinet open.

Installation Overview

You'll need to remove the top panel and front panel to access the drum. The belt wraps around the drum, motor pulley, and idler pulley in a specific pattern — take a photo before removal. The rear drum rollers sit on a shaft at the back of the dryer cabinet. Replace all components in the kit even if only one seems worn — they've all experienced the same operating hours.