Easy
30-60 minutes
This is a genuine OEM sourced part which is specially designed for Whirlpool dryers. It is an identical replacement for a missing or a damaged idler pulley assembly that was installed on a new unit. The purpose of this component is to apply tension on the belt that drives the drum. This high-quality assembly consists of a metal bracket and a plastic pulley. To perform this repair you will need a wrench set, a screwdriver, and pliers to take apart and reassemble the housing. Make sure to refer to the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and installation of this part.
Dryer Idler Pulley WP691366
OEM part for: Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Inglis, Maytag, Admiral, Amana, Crosley, Magic Chef
Part Number: WP691366
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This Dryer Idler Pulley will fit the following 3972 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Whirlpool
KitchenAid
Roper
Estate
Inglis
Maytag
Admiral
Amana
Crosley
Magic Chef
Show More Compatible ModelsThis item works with the following types of products:
- Dryer Parts
- Washer Parts
- Range Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 691366
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Dryer belt broke
Richard - January 13, 2024
Tool Type
Dryer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Nutdriver
Removed top of dryer
Removed front of dryer
Lifted out drum and replaced belt, rollers and idler pully
Hardest part was putting drum back in place but it wasn't the bad
Removed front of dryer
Lifted out drum and replaced belt, rollers and idler pully
Hardest part was putting drum back in place but it wasn't the bad
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Belt broke
Joseph - September 23, 2021
Tool Type
Dryer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Nutdriver
Remove 2 screws at lent trap door
Lift top from front
Remove two screws inside front panel
Remove front panel
Remove drum, idler wheels and tensioner
Replace idler wheels and tensioner, belt drum and front cover with front cover screws
Move belt over motor pully and tensioner
Test drum rotation
Lower top install two screws at lent trap door
Lift top from front
Remove two screws inside front panel
Remove front panel
Remove drum, idler wheels and tensioner
Replace idler wheels and tensioner, belt drum and front cover with front cover screws
Move belt over motor pully and tensioner
Test drum rotation
Lower top install two screws at lent trap door
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Broken belt and idler puly
Nadeem - June 21, 2018
Tool Type
Dryer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Nutdriver
Open the top cover of dryer
Open the front part
Remove drum
Take out the broken belt and pulley
Install pulley and belt on drum
Fix back
Fix back front part
Fix back top cover
Machine working like new
Open the front part
Remove drum
Take out the broken belt and pulley
Install pulley and belt on drum
Fix back
Fix back front part
Fix back top cover
Machine working like new
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Dryer squealed.
Dominique - January 16, 2018
Tool Type
Dryer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench, Putty knife
I looked up a video online about how to repair my model dryer. I followed the directions and now my dryer sounds normal. It was really a lot easier than I thought it would be. I'm glad I did this on my own.
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