Whirlpool Dryer Idler Pulley Wheel - 279640

Whirlpool Dryer Idler Pulley Wheel - 279640

Restore belt tension and reduce dryer noise with this genuine Whirlpool Dryer Idler Pulley Wheel - 279640. The idler pulley keeps tension on the drum belt while the motor rotates the drum.

279640 is used when the original dryer component is worn, broken, noisy, loose, heat-damaged, or no longer performing correctly. Match by exact model lookup and part configuration.

Fits These Brands / Families: Select Whirlpool-built dryer platforms, including Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid, Roper, and related brands where listed.

Fitment / What To Verify: Verify pulley wheel style, shaft/bushing size, arm fit, belt routing, and whether the idler arm is also worn.

Please confirm fitment with your appliance model number before ordering.

Is it time to replace?

• Common Symptoms: Squealing, burning rubber smell, belt slips, drum will not turn, or dryer is noisy at startup.
• Visible/Sensory Cues: Seized pulley, wobbling wheel, melted pulley surface, belt dust, or grooved/worn bearing surface.

Pro Tip: Replace a glazed or damaged belt if the idler pulley seized. Reusing a heat-damaged belt can cause repeat failure.

Technical Specifications

Legacy part number(s)/code(s): W10468057, 3388672, 697692

Please note: These legacy parts have been replaced by this item. They may not look exactly the same, but the manufacturer of these appliances has assured us that they will function properly.

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