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Model # WED5100HC3 Official Whirlpool laundry, residential, electric dryer

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Dryer Idler Pulley W10468057
#18

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Dryer idler pulley

Part #W10468057

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Dryer Drum Support Roller W10314171
#10

Bulkhead parts diagram

Dryer drum support roller

Part #W10314171

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Dryer Idler Pulley W10547287
#17

Cabinet parts diagram

Dryer idler pulley

Part #W10547287

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Dryer Drive Belt 3387610
#27

Cabinet parts diagram

Dryer drive belt

Part #3387610

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Dryer Thermistor 8577274
#35

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Dryer thermistor

Part #8577274

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Dryer Repair Kit 80047
#NI

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Dryer repair kit

Part #80047

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Dryer Blower Wheel 697772
#31

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Dryer blower wheel

Part #697772

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Whirlpool Dryer Thermal Cut-off Fuse Kit (replaces 3404151, 3404152, 8318314) 279973
#7

Dryer heating parts-electric diagram

Whirlpool dryer thermal cut-off fuse kit (replaces 3404151, 3404152, 8318314)

Part #279973

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Screen W10596627
#25

Bulkhead parts diagram

Screen

Part #W10596627

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Thermal Fuse W10693363
#34

Bulkhead parts diagram

Thermal fuse

Part #W10693363

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Main causes: bad drum support roller, damaged idler pulley, broken blower fan blade, worn drum glide bearing, bad drive …

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How to replace a thermal fuse in an electric dryer

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How to install a thermal cut-off fuse kit in an electric dryer

How to install a thermal cut-off fuse kit in an electric dryer

The thermal cut-off fuse shuts off the heat if the dryer overheats when the high-limit thermostat fails. Install a ther…

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 15 minutes or less
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How to replace a dryer door switch

The dryer won't start if the door switch isn't working correctly. You can install a replacement dryer door switch in les…

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 15 minutes or less

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