279640 Dryer Idler-suitable for Whirlpool and Kenmore dryers, replacement parts 697692, AP3094197, W10468057

I didn’t like that it come bearing but that was my fault. Couldn’t really tell from description or picture. I modified it and working excellent though.

It came on time and was a match to what we took off

*Apologies i can’t remember the names* but I only need the triangular disc and the circular disc. The pulley itself was not needed. I’d searched places for an affordable idler pulley kit I found this one appealing for the price. As it was 1/3 of my dryer brand options. The pulley wheel resulted to small for my whirlpool model so we ended just using the missing pieces with the original pulley and it worked and I don’t need to call someone to fix it. That could’ve cost me hundreds and I only spent a fraction of the price.

The bearing on the old one was making a horrible screeching noise. I lubed it and it would last one dryer cycle. I bought this replacement and it works great. There were no issues with the install and it came with new clips.

This is the second time in about six months I've bought this product. I had to replace the dryer belt and idler pulley. I bought this idler pulley. But after about six months, the idler pulley began to break down causing the dryer to make a loud noise while in use. I bought this idler pulley a second time and it has worked for the time, but I don't have a lot of faith that it will stand up to the pressure. My suggestion is to go to a local appliance store and ask for an idler pulley for your particular brand. You're likely to get a better product.

Wish you could replace these without taking the entire dryer apart, but the pulley wheel itself is easy to replace, and looks sturdy enough. Perfect match for my Kenmore.

Had no idea what to purchase for our dryer. My husband said we need a pulley. I get on Amazon and seen this was VERY popular and inexpensive so I got it... perfect fit!!

my dryer keeps letting clothing dust into the base of the machine, so the idler pulley gets contaminated and requires replacement too often. But this part is affordable and fixes the bad bearing noise.