Most Popular Parts
These are the most commonly purchased repair parts for MET3800TW1.
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The cycling thermostat with an internal bias heater will continually cycle the heating element off and on to maintain a constant inner temperature in the dryer. This cycling thermostat has a limit of 155 degrees Fahrenheit and a differential of 25 degrees. Meaning that the heating element will cut out at 155 degrees and cycle back on once the internal temperature drops by 25 degrees. This is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power to the dryer before starting the repair.
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The tri ring is used to hold the drum support rollers or the idler pulley onto the shaft. If your dryer will not tumble or is noisy, you may need to replace the tri ring. This is a genuine OEM part and is sold individually.
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The newer version of the coupler kit is made with new metal sleeves for added strength. This part is located between the motor and transmission on the direct drive washer that does not have a belt. The coupler will break to protect the motor from damage if the drive motor system seizes up. If your washer will not fill, will not agitate or spin, but it will drain the water from the tub, you may need to replace this part because it has failed. This is a genuine OEM part. Disconnect the power to your washer before starting the repair.
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This dryer drum belt from Whirlpool/Kenmore has five ridges. It is used for many of Whirlpool's brands of clothes dryers. This flat belt is 1/4 of an inch wide.
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The clutch assembly is used on direct drive washing machines and helps spin the basket during the spin cycle to remove water from the tub. If your clutch is worn out it can cause the washer to be noisy or leave water in the tub because it won’t drain properly, which will leave your clothes soaked. The clutch assembly includes a brake cam driver, retaining ring, bearing, and a spring, depending on your model number. This is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power and the water supply to the washer before starting your repair.
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A dryer's idler pulley helps the belt to rotate the drum. It is also known as dryer belt tension pulley wheel.