Description
🧾 Description
Upgrade and restore your dryer’s drum performance with the genuine OEM Front Bearing & Felt Seal Kit (Part # W11035878). This kit includes the felt seal and bearing assembly designed for the front of many residential dryers. Built to Whirlpool’s original equipment specifications, it ensures smooth, quiet operation and an effective seal around the drum.
⚠️ Note: Please check with your maintenance technician prior to ordering to confirm compatibility with your exact dryer model and to ensure correct installation.
⚙️ Features & Benefits
Features:
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Genuine OEM part # W11035878 – built to original manufacturer specs. whirlpoolparts.com+2Repair Clinic+2
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Front bearing and felt seal assembly, no glue required; just stretch-fit design in many cases. whirlpoolparts.com+1
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Cross-references older numbers such as 3406129, W10663510. parts.alliancelaundry.com+1
Benefits:
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Restores smooth drum rotation and reduces noise caused by worn bearings.
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Helps maintain proper dryer airflow and efficiency by sealing the drum correctly.
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OEM quality means reliable, long lasting fit and durable component performance.
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Cost-effective solution compared to replacing the entire drum or dryer.
🔧 Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement
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Dryer drum squeals, grinds or rattles when tumbling.
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Clothes aren’t drying properly due to air leakage or drum misalignment.
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Felt seal around drum edge is torn, frayed or missing.
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Bearing shows excessive play or the drum wobbles.
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Dryer performance issues persist even after other repairs.
🧺 Compatible (Partial) Dryer Model List
(Always verify using your exact model number before ordering)
Examples of models that list this kit include various Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag and Admiral residential dryers built on compatible platforms. parts.alliancelaundry.com+1
Please check the dryer’s model plate and the current part number to ensure fit.
🔁 Cross Reference / Alternate Part Numbers
W11035878 | 3406129 | W10663510 | W10568603 | PS11773177 Repair Clinic+1
🧩 Compatibility Notes
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Confirm the dryer is a front-load or standard residential model that uses the front bearing and felt seal style kit.
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Some older or commercial dryers may use a different bearing/ seal configuration — compare with your existing part.
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Proper drum alignment and support depend on correct installation of both the bearing and seal — have technician verify fresh installation.
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Replacing the kit alone may not fully fix issues if the drum support frame is damaged or the motor/pulley is worn — check all related components.