Réparez vos affaires Communauté Boutique

Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the blower wheel on your Whirlpool dryer.

The blower wheel is a critical component that pulls the heated air through your dryer as it spins. It can be damaged by small pieces of laundry like socks or gloves that lodge in it and cause jams or breaks.

This guide will work for most Whirlpool dryers. This guide is written with a model WED87HED dryer. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.

Ce dont vous avez besoin

  1. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Safety Precautions: étape 1, image 1 de 1

    • Before you begin your repair, unplug your dryer.

    • Your power cord may have four prongs rather than three. The additional prong is a ground connection.

    Modifier

  2. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: étape 2, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: étape 2, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: étape 2, image 3 de 3
    Outil utilisé dans cette étape :
    FixMat
    $36.95
    J'achète

    • Throughout this guide, keep track of each screw and reinstall it exactly where it came from.

    • Use a nut driver to remove the screws securing the top panel to the rear panel bracket.

    Modifier

  3. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the top panel: étape 3, image 1 de 2 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the top panel: étape 3, image 2 de 2

    • Grasp the top and slide it 1/2 to 1 inch toward the rear of the machine.

    Modifier

  4. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement: étape 4, image 1 de 2 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement: étape 4, image 2 de 2

    • Lift the top panel upward to separate it from the chassis.

    • Remove the top panel from the machine.

    Modifier

  5. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: étape 5, image 1 de 2 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: étape 5, image 2 de 2

    • Disconnect the control panel cable from the main board.

    Modifier

  6. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement: étape 6, image 1 de 2 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement: étape 6, image 2 de 2

    • Disconnect the drum light connector.

    Modifier

  7. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Unfasten the control panel: étape 7, image 1 de 2 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Unfasten the control panel: étape 7, image 2 de 2

    • Remove the screws securing the control panel.

    Modifier

  8. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the control panel: étape 8, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the control panel: étape 8, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the control panel: étape 8, image 3 de 3

    • Lift the control panel up and tilt it away from the chassis to remove it.

    • Make sure to thread the cable through the hole in the chassis.

    • During reassembly, thread the cable through its proper hole before reinstalling the control panel.

    Modifier

  9. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Disconnect the door switch: étape 9, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Disconnect the door switch: étape 9, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Disconnect the door switch: étape 9, image 3 de 3

    • Use a small flat blade screwdriver or a spudger to unlatch both sides of the door switch connector.

    • Unplug the connector.

    Modifier

  10. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Unfasten the front panel: étape 10, image 1 de 2 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Unfasten the front panel: étape 10, image 2 de 2

    • Remove the upper front panel sheet metal screws.

    • Tilt the machine backwards and prop it securely, or have a friend hold it.

    • Remove the sheet metal screws on the bottom edge of the panel.

    Modifier

  12. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement: étape 11, image 1 de 1

    • Remove the screws inside the door area below the drum opening.

    Modifier

  13. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the front panel: étape 12, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the front panel: étape 12, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the front panel: étape 12, image 3 de 3

    • The panel is heavy and awkward. You may want to have a friend help you with this step.

    • Pull the bottom of the panel away from the chassis about two to three inches.

    • Lift the front panel off the small tabs on the chassis near the top of the panel and remove it.

    • Make sure you don't snag the door switch wire harness as you remove the panel.

    Modifier

  14. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Unfasten the cover plate: étape 13, image 1 de 1

    • Remove the cover plate screw.

    Modifier

  15. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the cover plate: étape 14, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the cover plate: étape 14, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the cover plate: étape 14, image 3 de 3

    • Remove the cover plate.

    Modifier

  16. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Disconnect the cord: étape 15, image 1 de 1

    • Remove the screws securing the cord cables.

    • Mark the cables with a permanent marker if needed and take a picture or draw a diagram.

    Modifier

  17. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the cord: étape 16, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the cord: étape 16, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the cord: étape 16, image 3 de 3

    • Pull the cord carefully down through the round hole.

    • Make sure you replace the connections correctly when you reassemble.

    Modifier

  18. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Unfasten the cord terminal block: étape 17, image 1 de 1

    • Remove the green ground screw.

    • Remove the cord terminal block screws.

    Modifier

  19. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Move the cord terminal block: étape 18, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Move the cord terminal block: étape 18, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Move the cord terminal block: étape 18, image 3 de 3

    • Move the cord terminal block behind the rear panel.

    Modifier

  20. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Unfasten the rear panel: étape 19, image 1 de 2 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Unfasten the rear panel: étape 19, image 2 de 2
    Outil utilisé dans cette étape :
    FixMat
    $36.95
    J'achète

    • Remove the rear panel screws.

    • Throughout this guide, keep track of each screw and reinstall it exactly where it came from.

    Modifier

  21. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement: étape 20, image 1 de 2 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement: étape 20, image 2 de 2

    • Remove the screw holding the main board bracket to the chassis.

    • Remove the screws from the top rear of the machine.

    Modifier

  22. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the rear panel: étape 21, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the rear panel: étape 21, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the rear panel: étape 21, image 3 de 3

    • Put on gloves before continuing, as the rear panel is sharp.

    • Lift the panel about 1/2 inch and tilt it to the rear to release it from the vent pipe.

    • Slide the panel off the vent pipe and remove it.

    Modifier

  23. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Reassembly information: étape 22, image 1 de 2 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Reassembly information: étape 22, image 2 de 2

    • During reassembly, perform the following:

    • Make sure that the vent pipe is fitted into the collar on the panel.

    • Make sure the tabs at the bottom are aligned to the bottom rim of the chassis.

    • Position the panel so its screw holes match with the chassis.

    Modifier

  24. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the lint filter: étape 23, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the lint filter: étape 23, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the lint filter: étape 23, image 3 de 3

    • Pull the lint filter up out of the lint filter slot to remove it.

    • These photos show the front panel in place, but the procedure is the same if the front panel is already removed.

    Modifier

  25. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Unfasten the lint filter housing: étape 24, image 1 de 1

    • Remove the mounting screws securing the lint filter housing.

    Modifier

  26. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the lint filter housing: étape 25, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the lint filter housing: étape 25, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the lint filter housing: étape 25, image 3 de 3

    • Pull the filter housing outward from the chassis and down to remove it.

    Modifier

  27. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Unfasten the blower cover: étape 26, image 1 de 1

    • The blower cover is the round plate that serves as the inlet to the blower.

    • Unfasten the blower cover screw.

    Modifier

  28. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the blower cover: étape 27, image 1 de 2 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the blower cover: étape 27, image 2 de 2

    • Lift the blower cover slightly and slide it to free the tabs which hold it in place.

    • Remove the blower cover.

    • The photos show the lower front bulkhead in place. The bulkhead doesn't affect the blower cover removal and reassembly.

    Modifier

  29. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Secure the blower wheel: étape 28, image 1 de 1

    • Move to the rear of the machine to access the drive shaft.

    • Hold the drive shaft with an adjustable wrench on the hex portion of the drum drive pulley.

    • The threads on the blower wheel are left-hand threads. The wrench must be installed to the left of the pulley to keep it from rotating counterclockwise.

    Modifier

  30. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the blower wheel: étape 29, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the blower wheel: étape 29, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement, Remove the blower wheel: étape 29, image 3 de 3

    • Use a socket wrench with an extension bar and no socket to fit into the square hole on the blower wheel.

    • Turn the wheel clockwise (to the right) to free it enough to remove it by hand.

    Modifier

  31. Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement: étape 30, image 1 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement: étape 30, image 2 de 3 Whirlpool Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement: étape 30, image 3 de 3

    • Rotate the blower wheel clockwise by hand until it's free from the motor shaft.

    • Remove the wheel from the blower housing.

    Modifier
Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.

Auteur

avec 1 autre contributeur

Bill Gilbert

Membre depuis le 06/30/22

29 938 Réputation

213 tutoriels rédigés

Badges: 27

+ 24 badges supplémentaires

Équipe

iFixit Membre de l'équipe iFixit

Staff

136 membres

17 303 tutoriels rédigés

0 commentaires

Ajouter un commentaire

Nombre de vues :

Dernières 24 heures : 4

7 derniers jours : 15

30 derniers jours : 58

Total : 382