Most Popular Parts
These are the most commonly purchased repair parts for WGR242AQ3.
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This dryer drum belt is 88 3/4 inches long, and is 1/4 inch wide. The belt attaches to the motor pulley and helps rotate the drum as the motor rotates. 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 rear drum bearing kit includes one bearing, one ball shaft, one ball bearing, one ball bearing retainer, a small tube of high temperature lubricant, and installation screws. The support bearing helps support the dryer drum to rotate quietly and smoothly during operation. The bearing attaches on the inside of the rear panel of the dryer cabinet. Over time the drum bearing will wear out. This kit will help keep your dryer running as smoothly as possible with as little noise as possible. This is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power before starting your repair.
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This motor has a double shaft.
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Sold Individually.
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The white drum glide supports the drum on the front side and helps rotate smoothly and quietly while operating. If your dryer won’t tumble or is noisy, the drum glide may be worn down causing a metal on metal noise. Your dryer requires two glides; it is recommended to replace both glides at the same time. 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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The blower wheel and housing assembly attaches to the drive motor shaft, blows the air through the drum and out through the exhaust. If the dryer is taking too long to dry, is noisy, or there is no air flow during operation, then the blower wheel could be damaged or broken and will need to be replaced. This part is white in color and made of plastic. This blower wheel and housing assembly will fit 471 series Kenmore eclectic or gas dryers. Will also fit some Frigidaire, Crosley, Gibson and White Westinghouse gas or electric dryers. Please check your model number. Please be sure to disconnect the power to your dryer before starting your repair. This is a genuine OEM part.