Description
🧾 Description
Restore smooth drum rotation in your dryer with the WPW10359270 Drum Roller Axle Shaft, a genuine OEM part for Whirlpool and affiliated brands. According to the official listing, this is the part referred to as “Drum-Roller Axle.” Whirlpool Parts+2maytagreplacementparts.com+2
Over time, the roller shaft can become worn, bent or seized — causing symptoms like loud squealing, thumping noises, uneven drum rotation or belt wear. Replacing the axle helps restore proper drum support and improves performance and longevity. ereplacementparts.com+1
⚠️ Note: Always disconnect power (and gas if applicable) before servicing the dryer. Verify your model number to ensure compatibility.
⚙️ Features & Benefits
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✅ Authentic OEM quality — built to Whirlpool’s factory specifications for correct fit and reliability. Whirlpool Parts+1
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🔧 Direct replacement shaft — designed to replace the original drum roller axle in supported dryer models. Alliance Laundry
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🛠 Restores smooth drum tumbling — by replacing this part you help prevent noise, avoid premature belt or pulley wear, and maintain smoother operation.
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🧺 Improves dryer lifespan — ensuring proper support for the drum reduces strain on other components.
⚠️ Common Symptoms
You should consider replacing this shaft if you notice:
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The dryer drum tumbles with thumping, rumbling or squealing sounds — particularly when starting or stopping.
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The drum tumbles unevenly or shifts slightly during rotation.
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The dryer belt wears prematurely, or the idler pulley shows excessive wear — signs of poor drum support.
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On inspection, the roller shaft or associated parts appear worn, bent or damaged.
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Previous repairs (belt, idler) did not eliminate the noise or drum movement issue — pointing to the shaft as root cause.
🔧 Compatibility Notes
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Fits many dryer models from brands such as Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, Inglis, Crosley that use this style of drum support shaft. ereplacementparts.com+1
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Always verify your dryer’s model number tag (usually inside the door frame or on the rear panel) before ordering.
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Because the drum roller support system often includes rollers, axles, bearings and other hardware, it is wise when replacing the axle to inspect the rollers, belt path, idler pulley and drum bearing for complete restoration.
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Proper installation: ensure the new shaft is seated correctly, rollers spin freely without excess play, drum aligns properly and the belt path is maintained.
🔁 Cross Reference
Replaces or is compatible with the following part numbers:
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WPW10359270 (OEM) maytagreplacementparts.com+1
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W10359270 (legacy) Alliance Laundry+1
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Alternate references: 3399506, 347364, 4319306 Alliance Laundry