Description
🧾 Description
Restore the look and function of your dryer with this genuine OEM White Door Handle (Part # WP3405184). Designed by Whirlpool and built to match original specifications, this handle offers a clean appearance, easy installation, and reliable performance.
Whether the existing handle is cracked, broken, loose or simply worn, this replacement part brings your appliance’s door operation back to smooth and dependable.
⚠️ Note: Please check with your maintenance technician prior to ordering to confirm compatibility with your dryer model and to ensure proper installation.
⚙️ Features & Benefits
Features:
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Genuine OEM part # WP3405184 – factory-approved for exact fit and finish. Reliable Parts+1
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White molded plastic handle – matches factory look and finish. Appliance Parts Company+1
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Durable construction designed to resist daily wear and snapping. Amazon
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Compatible with multiple brands (Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid, Roper) and model lines. Reliable Parts+1
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Straightforward installation – no special tools required in most cases.
Benefits:
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Restores full door functionality – smooth opening and closing without forcing or jiggling
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Saves cost – replacing just the handle rather than the full door assembly
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Maintains appliance aesthetics – keeps the unit looking matching and factory-style
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Proper fit equals reliable long-term performance – OEM part ensures correct alignment and durability
🔧 Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement
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Door handle is cracked, snapped, or broken off
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Handle feels loose or the door won’t latch properly
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Difficult opening or closing of washer or dryer door
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Visible discoloration, dents or aging plastic handle
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Door is stuck or won’t open due to worn/failed handle mechanism
🧺 Compatible (Partial) Dryer Model List
(Always verify using your exact model number before ordering)
Examples of models that list this handle:
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Whirlpool / Kenmore / Maytag front-load & stacked dryer models: 3HLER5437JQ0, 3HLER5437JQ1, 3HLER5437JQ2, 3LER5436EQ0, 3LGR5436EQ0 ShopJimmy+1
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Additional models include: 4LEC7646EN0, 4LEC7646EQ0, 4PLGC8647JQ0, 4PLEC8647JQ2 ShopJimmy
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Roper / Estate dryers also list this part: RED4640YQ0, etc. Alliance Laundry
🔁 Cross Reference / Alternate Part Numbers
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3405184
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4319329
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98008486
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WP3405184 (OEM) eBay+1
🧩 Compatibility Notes
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Confirm your dryer’s exact model number and serial plate before ordering to ensure this handle is the correct match.
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Some machines may use handles of different colors or styles—double-check that the white molded design matches your unit.
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If door latch or hinge is damaged, simply replacing the handle may not resolve the door issue entirely.
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Installation generally straightforward but recommended to have a maintenance technician validate fit and alignment to prevent installation errors.