Part Location Diagram of WPY312959 Whirlpool Tumbler and Motor Belt
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Replacing your Maytag Dryer Tumbler and Motor Belt
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Tumbler and Motor Belt WPY312959

Manufactured by:
Whirlpool
ERP Number:
ERP11757542
Part Number:
WPY312959
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Product Description

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At 100 inches in length, this dryer drum belt is 3/8 of an inch wide and has five ridges. This belt is all black in color and is made entirely of rubber.

Frequently Purchased Together

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Troubleshooting

This part fixes the following symptoms:
  • Noisy
  • Drum Not Spinning
  • Marks left on clothes
This part works with the following brands:
  • Maytag
  • Jenn-Air
  • International
This part works with the following products:
  • Dryer
  • Washer Dryer Combo
Part# WPY312959 replaces these:
AP6024192, 1000H5, 3-12959, 3-14774, 312959, 314774, 8195-959, P46-150, P46-151, WPY312959VP, Y312959,

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Replacing your Tumbler and Motor Belt

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The tumbler belt was broken!

Henry from Lutcher, Louisiana

4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
WPY312959
1. Unplugged the power cord on the dryer
2. Slid the dryer unit away from the wall.
3. Removed the vent duct from the dryer unit.
4. Removed the front panel, 2 screws at the bottom on the panel.
5. Removed drum retainer.
6. Pulled open the top of the dryer unit.
7. Slid the new belt over the drum. ... Read more />8. Set the belt on the drive and idler pulley.
9. Rotated the drum till the belt was in the running position.
10. Put the top of the dryer unit back down.
11. Replaced the drum retainer.
12. Reinstalled the front panel.
13. Reattached the vent duct.
14. Plugged in the power cord.
15. Turned on the dryer while door was open and pressing the stop switch on the door.
16 Job complete dryer drum turning like new!
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Dryer squeaking.

Samuel from TAMPA, Florida

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
WPY312959
1. Removed dryer front panel.
2. Removed rear panel.
3. Lubricated roller wheel that did not spin freely.
4. Replaced belt (old belt cracked).
5. Replaced front panel.
6. Looped belt over drive motor and tension pulley from back of dryer.
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Belt was worn, retainer clips deformed.

Alfred from JAMESVILLE, New York

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
WPY312959, WP22001650
1. Removed front of dryer by releasing retainer clips.
2. Removed top of dryer.
3. Removed drum and old belt.
4. Installed new belt on drum.
5. Reinstalled front and top of dryer with new clips.
6. Removed access panel on rear of dryer to place belt on motor pulley and idler.
7. Replaced access pa nel and tested dryer for operation.
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Broken belt

Johnny from Albuquerque, New Mexico

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
WPY312959
Replaced broken belt on Maytag dryer for a friend. Running smooth and quiet.
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Maytag laundry center dryer belt broke

Fred from Lake Butler, Florida

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
WPY312959
Maytag laundry center dryer belt broke. SE1000
Replaced the belt, although more disassembly than I expected.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP11757542
Manufacturer Part Number: WPY312959
Brand Model Number Description
Maytag DE106 Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE107 Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE110 Dryer - Electric
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Maytag DE18CS Dryer - Electric
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Maytag DE19CD Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE19CS Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE19CT Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE210 Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE212 Dryer - Residential
Maytag DE21CA Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE21CM Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE21CS Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE21CT Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE22CA Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE22CS Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE22CT Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE23CD Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE24CA Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE24CM Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE24CS Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE24CT Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE25CS Dryer - Electric
Maytag DE26CA Dryer - Commercial
Maytag DE26CD Dryer - Commercial
Maytag DE26CS Dryer - Electric