Whirlpool Dryer Tri-Ring Retainer - WPW10512946

Whirlpool Dryer Tri-Ring Retainer - WPW10512946

Restore secure component retention and alignment with this genuine OEM Whirlpool Dryer Tri-Ring Retainer - WPW10512946. This dryer tri-ring retainer holds the model-specific component in its intended position so it can move, support, or operate without shifting or releasing.

WPW10512946 is a genuine OEM service part.

Fits These Brands / Families: Select Whirlpool-family dryer models that list WPW10512946 as the correct service part.

Fitment / What To Verify: Match thread/diameter, pitch where applicable, length, head or drive style, material/finish, and exact mounting location. Small hardware can be model-specific despite similar appearance.

Please confirm fitment with your appliance model number before ordering.

Is it time to replace?

• Common Symptoms: The related rack, panel, shaft, spray arm, or component may become loose, wobble, travel too far, or detach during normal use.
• Visible/Sensory Cues: Broken tabs, stripped threads, cracked plastic, missing hardware, looseness, or a retainer that no longer locks into place are common cues.

Pro Tip: Confirm the exact mounting position and inspect the mating shaft, rack, bracket, or hole before installation; damage to the mating surface can prevent a new retainer from holding.

Technical Specifications