Description
🧾 Description
Replace the worn or broken drum baffle in your washer with confidence. The OEM 131274600 Drum Baffle (also called drum vane) is designed for select Frigidaire and Kenmore washers and washer-dryer combos. It helps lift and tumble your clothes properly in the spin basket, ensuring full performance and preventing damage to garments.
⚠️ Please check with your maintenance technician prior to ordering to confirm compatibility with your specific washer model and to ensure correct installation.
⚙️ Features & Benefits
Features:
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Genuine OEM part number 131274600. frigidaireapplianceparts.com+2partselect.com+2
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Also referenced as “drum vane” or “tub baffle” in parts diagrams. partselect.com+1
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Designed to mount inside the drum/tub to assist in lifting and tumbling laundry properly. frigidaireapplianceparts.com+1
Benefits:
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Improved washing action: Helps ensure laundry is tumbled evenly and cleaned thoroughly — without parts of load getting trapped.
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Prevents damage: A good baffle prevents clothes from staying near the drum wall, reducing wear and friction against the tub, and avoids damage from imbalance.
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OEM reliability: Because it’s made to the manufacturer’s specification, you’ll get fit and function comparable to the original part — fewer issues than generic alternatives.
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Cost-effective repair: Replacing one small component can restore performance and avoid needing more extensive repairs.
🔍 Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement Needed
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The washer drum rotates but clothes don’t tumble properly (they stick to the sides instead of moving).
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Visible cracking, breakage or missing piece(s) of the baffle.
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Loud thumping or imbalance during spin cycle (because load is not being distributed properly).
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Worn spots on clothes or fabric damage caused by improper drum movement or contact with tub wall.
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The baffle looks worn, dented or deformed when you inspect inside the tub.
🧺 Compatible Washer Models (Partial List)
This part fits many Frigidaire and Kenmore washers (and washer/dryer combos) that use this style of drum baffle. According to one parts site: partselect.com+1
Example compatible model numbers (partial list):
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Frigidaire model 38712 (washer) partselect.com
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Frigidaire model 38802 (washer) partselect.com
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Kenmore models: 41724182300, 41727182700, 41729022890, 41740032990, and others listed under cross-reference. partselect.com
Note: This list is illustrative only — you must verify your exact model number and parts breakdown before ordering.
🔁 Cross-Reference / Alternate Part Numbers
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131274600 (primary) hdsupplysolutions.com+1
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Replaces older part numbers such as AP2106479, 406931. partselect.com+1
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May also appear under vendor codes “Drum Vane 406931” or “Tub Baffle 131274600”. theacoutlet.com
🧩 Compatibility Notes
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Confirm the model number and serial number of the washer to ensure 131274600 is correct for that machine.
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Inspect the drum interior and ensure the baffle style (mounting screws, shape, size) matches your current one. Some variant machines may use different baffle designs.
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If the drum wall or bearings are damaged, just replacing the baffle may not fully restore function — technician check is advised.
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Installation requires removal of the access panel or drum front, and may require special tools or safe disconnection of power and water; if unsure, have a qualified technician handle the replacement.
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Using an incorrect baffle can lead to imbalance, noise, or damage to clothes — so matching OEM spec is important.