Most Popular Parts
These are the most commonly purchased repair parts for MDE3706AKW.
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This dryer drum belt has five ridges, 93-3/8 inches in length, and 3/8 of an inch wide. It is flat, black in color, and is made entirely of rubber. The belt helps rotate the drum. If the drum does not rotate and you can still hear the motor running, the belt may have broken and will need to be replaced. This is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power to your dryer before starting the repair.
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This single drum support roller is used for square-ported model clothes dryers. It has a metallic bearing in its center. This support roller is used to hold the drum in place in the cabinet while letting the drum rotate on the support rollers. If your dryer is noisy, will not tumble, or takes too long to dry, you might need to replace the roller. It is recommended that you replace both rollers at once. It is sold individually.
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The drum glide helps the front drum rotate smoothly and quietly while operating. If your dryer will not tumble or is noisy, the glide could be worn down, causing metal on metal noise. In this case, it will need to be replaced. It is recommended to replace both glides at the same time and two are required for the dryer. The drum glide is a genuine OEM part and is sold individually. Please remember to disconnect the power to the dryer before starting your repair.
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Note: This part no longer comes with the felt seal. This filter collects lint as it passes through the dryer vent.
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The door catch helps keep the door closed while the machine is running. If your dryer will not start or the door will not close you may need to replace the door catch. This is a genuine OEM part and includes both the male (strike) and female (catch) pieces. Please remember to disconnect the power to your dryer before you start the repair.
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This hi-limit thermostat acts as a safety mechanism that keeps the dryer from overheating. With this thermostat, a dryer's heating element will cut out if the internal temperature reaches 225 degrees Fahrenheit. The element will kick back in when the temperature drops to 185 degrees Fahrenheit - the differential of 40 degrees.