Description
🧾 Description
Restore proper drum rotation and drying performance in your dryer with the WPW10198086 Dryer Drive Belt, a genuine OEM part originally made by Whirlpool. This belt wraps around the dryer’s drum, motor pulley and idler to drive the drum tumbling motion. Reliable Parts+2PartSelect+2
If the belt is worn, cracked, frayed, loose, or broken, common symptoms include the drum not turning, the dryer humming but no tumbling, or a dragging/slipping sound during operation. Replacing this belt can restore smooth rotation, proper drying efficiency and prevent further damage to the dryer’s motor or idler components. PartSelect+1
⚠️ Note: Always disconnect the dryer from power before servicing. Confirm the exact model number of your dryer to ensure compatibility.
⚙️ Features & Benefits
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✅ Authentic OEM quality — built to Whirlpool’s original equipment specifications for correct fit and performance. Alliance Laundry+1
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🥇 Drives the drum reliably — ensures the dryer’s drum rotates properly during tumble, preventing clothes from staying still and heating improperly. PartSelect
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🔧 Ease of replacement — designed as a direct-replacement belt; with some basic mechanical ability you can install it and get your dryer working again. Reliable Parts
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🧺 Restores drying efficiency & extends component life — a good belt reduces stress on the motor, idler pulley and prevents excess wear from slipping or over-tension.
⚠️ Common Symptoms
You may need to replace this part if your dryer shows any of the following:
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Dryer motor runs but drum does not spin/tumble. Reliable Parts+1
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Dryer takes much longer than usual to dry clothes (even though lint screen and venting are clean). PartSelect
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You hear squealing, scraping, or belt slipping sounds when the drum drum tries to turn. PartSelect+1
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Visible belt wear: frayed, cracked rubber, slack belt, or belt off the pulley path.
🔧 Compatibility Notes
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Confirm your dryer’s model number tag (typically inside the door frame or on the rear panel) to ensure this belt is compatible. Reliable Parts
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This belt is used with dryers that have a standard drum/tumble design; double-check whether your dryer uses this belt or a different specification.
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When replacing the belt, also inspect the idler pulley, drum rollers, motor pulley and belt path because a worn idler or support can cause early belt failure.
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Installation tip: remove lint screen & screws, release top of dryer, open front panel, loop belt around drum and motor pulley and ensure correct tension. Reliable Parts