Whirlpool, Kenmore & Maytag Dryer Drum Drive Belt Parts — Models & Compatibility

When your Whirlpool, Kenmore, or Maytag dryer drum won't spin but the motor runs, you've got a broken or stretched belt. The 341241 drive belt is the direct replacement for over 100 models across these brands — it's the same belt whether you've got a basic Kenmore 110-series from 2008 or a newer Whirlpool WED model. This hub covers which models use this belt and how to verify you're ordering the right part.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

Check your model number against our compatibility list below. You'll find it on a sticker inside the dryer door opening or on the back panel. If your dryer drum doesn't turn but you hear the motor running, or if you opened it up and found a snapped belt, this is your part. One customer described it perfectly: "Drive belt broke" — that's the most common failure mode, though sometimes they just stretch out and slip off the pulleys.

About This Replacement Belt

This 92-inch flat belt wraps around the drum, through the idler pulley tensioner, and over the motor pulley. It fails because of age, friction wear, and lint buildup around the pulleys — usually after 5-8 years of regular use. The belt typically breaks or wears out due to age, friction, or lint buildup, causing the drum to stop spinning. When it goes, you'll either hear the motor running with no drum movement, or the dryer won't start at all because some models have a belt switch that cuts power when there's no tension.

Installation Overview

Most techs rate this repair as easy, taking 30-60 minutes. You'll remove the top and front panels to access the drum, slip the new belt over it (use the wear mark to position it correctly), then route it through the tensioner and onto the motor pulley. The hardest part? Getting the drum back in place while keeping the belt positioned — having someone hold the drum up while you snake the belt into place makes it way easier.

What You'll Need

• Phillips screwdriver and 5/16" nut driver
• Putty knife or paint scraper (to release top panel clips)
• Vacuum (clean out all that lint while you're in there)
• 30-60 minutes

Common Symptoms This Part Fixes

• Drum not spinning (motor runs but drum doesn't turn)
• Won't start (if your model has a belt switch)
• Squealing noise before belt breaks
• Drum spins but slips under load

Compatible Models

This belt fits over 100 Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, and KitchenAid dryer models. Here's a sample of the most common ones:

Whirlpool Models

WED5000VQ0, WED4815EW1, LER4634EQ2, LEQ8000KQ0, GEQ8858HQ1, GEQ8858HZ1, 1CWED5300VW0, 7MGGX9868JQ2, WGD5000VQ0, WGD4815EW1, LGR4634EQ2

Kenmore Models

110.86870100, 110.86873100, 110.86980100, 110.60022010, 110.61202011, 110.62822101, 110.68722700, 110.69722700

Maytag & KitchenAid Models

MEDC215EW1, MGDC215EW0, YMEDC215EW1, KEDS50VBL0

Can't find your model? Call us with your full model number — if it originally came with a 92-inch flat belt, this is your part.

Why This Belt Fails

Heat, friction, and thousands of rotation cycles wear down the rubber compound. Lint buildup around the idler pulley and motor pulley adds extra friction. If your drum rollers are worn (you'll hear rumbling), that puts extra load on the belt and shortens its life. Smart move: while you've got the dryer apart, vacuum everything, check those drum rollers, and inspect the idler pulley. One tech noted: "Disconnected power cable. Took apart dryer cabinet. Cleaned all parts with vacuum cleaner. Lubricated rollers, replaced belt and roller clips." That's the professional approach.

Replaces These Part Numbers

AP2946843, W10127457, 8066065, 349533, and several others. If your original repair estimate listed any of those numbers, this 341241 belt is the updated replacement.

Order Your Replacement Belt

In stock at $13.99 with fast shipping. Most customers have their dryer running again the same day the part arrives. As one installer put it: "perfect fit! dryer works perfect now." That's what you want to hear.