Description
🧾 Description
Restore smooth and consistent drum operation in your dryer with the WP6-3705180 Idler Arm & Shaft Assembly, a genuine OEM component for Whirlpool and affiliated brands.
This part serves as the mounting arm and shaft that holds the idler pulley, which maintains proper belt tension on the drum and motor pulley. If the idler arm is worn, bent, or broken, you may hear squealing or thumping noises, notice uneven drum movement, or experience the drum not tumbling properly.
The WP6-3705180 assembly is engineered to factory specification, ensuring the correct geometry, durability, and fit so your dryer can operate quietly and efficiently again.
⚠️ Note: Always disconnect your appliance from power before servicing. Confirm your dryer’s model number to ensure compatibility.
⚙️ Features & Benefits
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✅ Genuine OEM quality — factory-designed for original performance, fit, and reliability. parts.alliancelaundry.com+1
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🔧 Complete arm + shaft assembly — provides solid support for the idler pulley and transitions stress away from wear points. parts.alliancelaundry.com+1
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💪 Restores drum tension and alignment, reducing motor strain, squealing, and premature belt wear.
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🛠 Direct-fit replacement, designed for typical household tools and DIY installation.
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🧺 Enhances overall dryer lifespan and performance by ensuring proper belt path and smooth rotation.
⚠️ Common Symptoms
You should consider replacing this part if you notice:
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Dryer drum not turning or sticking during a cycle
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Squealing, thumping, grinding noises coming from the drum area
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Dryer belt showing fraying, slippage, or frequent wear
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Dryer takes longer than usual to dry clothes or overheats due to motor stress
🔧 Compatible Model List
Fits many dryer models from brands such as Whirlpool, Maytag, Admiral, Crosley, Magic Chef, and others that share the common idler-arm configuration. appliancepartscompany.com+1
(A full compatibility list should always be verified against the model number tag inside the dryer).
🔁 Cross Reference
Replaces and is compatible with part numbers:
6-3705180, 33001782, 33001840, WP6-3705180, WP63705180. parts.alliancelaundry.com+1
🧩 Compatibility Notes
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Always verify your dryer’s model number (typically located inside the door frame or on the rear panel) before purchasing.
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This part is commonly mounted on the dryer frame near the motor and belt path. A worn idler arm often causes belt misalignment and noise. appliancepartscompany.com+1
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While replacing, inspect the idler pulley wheel, belt, and drum rollers—often multiple wear points coincide.
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Good maintenance: clean the lint trap and vent system regularly to avoid excess strain on the belt system.