Part Location Diagram of WPW10512946 Whirlpool Roller Support Tri-Ring
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Replacing your Kenmore Dryer Roller Support Tri-Ring
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Roller Support Tri-Ring WPW10512946

Works With Model LTE5243DQ6!

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$13.41
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Fix Number:
FIX11755850
Manufacturer #:
WPW10512946
Manufactured by:
Whirlpool
Works With Model LTE5243DQ6!

Product Description

This small but mighty OEM piece is called a tri-ring and is used to support the drum roller shaft and the idler pulley shaft in your dryer. It helps to provide a tight seal between components by evenly distributing pressure. The part is triangular in shape, and less than an inch in size. Overtime it can become brittle or compressed, which can lead to a noisy tumbling cycle, or your dryer not tumbling at all. The tri-ring itself is simple to replace, simply slip off the damaged one and slip on the new. However, to access the drum roller or idler pulley, you will need to remove the front panel and drum of your dryer. This may require tools like a Phillips screwdriver, a quarter inch nut driver, putty knife, a small flat blade screwdriver, and a pair of needle nose pliers depending on your model. Ensure that the power is disconnected before beginning your repair.

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Replacing your Roller Support Tri-Ring

Replacing your Roller Support Tri-Ring

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Average Repair Rating: 3.3 / 5.0, 4 reviews.
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Customer:
JAMES from GREENSBURG, PA
Parts Used:
WPW10512946, WPW10314173, W10120998
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Loud squeaking and squealing
Lint Filter - Removed old lint filter and inserted new lint filter. This is the first time I tried to fix a dryer. A handyman I am not. I found two very useful YouTube videos using basically my model of Kenmore (11067851600). Disassembly/Assembly - here is a difference between Kenmore 29" wide dryers and 27" wide dryers. Mine is 27". My e ffort was not a smooth as these videos. The bottom front panel's right most clip was quite troublesome. The moisture sensor wire required needle nose pliers to be disconnected and reconnected. The open door sensor was not easy to disconnect. Although with a few special magic words it came apart. The upper front panel was held in place with two T20 Torx screws. I had only had a T15 driver, therefore a trip to Home Depot was required. The first two tri rings were not easily removed, however, on third tri ring it became easier and not damaged. Replacement of tri rings was not troublesome. Support rollers snapped in place easily. However, I did thoroughly clean the housing. It was quite grimy. Actually, while I had the dryer open I cleaned everything including the heating element and electric motor. It now operates quietly. It took me a little over two hours because I am not handy and must take care not to make matters worse plus I thoroughly cleaned everything include scuff marks where the drum rubs. Anyone else probably should have it completed 30-60 minutes easily.
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Customer:
Alfred from CANASTOTA, NY
Parts Used:
WPW10512946, WPW10314173
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Replace Dryer Drum Support Roller
1. Removed the lint trap
2. Remover the two screws holding the lint trap duct to the top
3. Using a putty knife pop the two front retaining clips holding thew top to the front of the machine
4. Lift Top and rest against back wall
5. Remove two retaining screws at the bottom of each side of the panel
6. Lean front panel out, lift-up, remove and set aside
7. Grasp belt tension pulley and release tension on drum belt
8. Remove belt from drum
9. Slide drum out from machine
10. Remove and replace two Drum Support Rollers and four roller support tri-rings.
11. REASSEMBLE IN REVERSE ORDER
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Customer:
Scott from SARATOGA, WY
Parts Used:
WPW10512946, WPW10314173, WPW10198086
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
The dry would squeal " LOUDLY" with a load of cloths, when first started.
The drum would turn while it was on so knew the belt was not broke. But figured while I had it opened up, I would just change it. Hey.....what's another $15.00.

After getting the dryer apart, The rollers (2) would not turn by hand. So knew then that had to be the issue. Removed them and wiped them clean and put just a small dro p of oil on the roller shafts. They spun freely. Put it back together and it was quite.

I had ordered 4 Tri-Ring washers not realizing that 2 came with each roller. Returned them hassle free.

Also vacuumed it out as there was some lint.

It would an easy fix had I had two good knees. Their videos really helped me out. Glad they took the time to send them.
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Customer:
Danny from Oolitic, IN
Parts Used:
WPW10512946
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers
would not heat but would run
after replacing many parts still no heat but would run was told to check circuit breaker half of the bouble breaker was dead replace breaker it now has heat
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Model Compatibility

This part works with the following models:
Fix Number: FIX11755850
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10512946
Brand
Model Number
Description
Kenmore
10686294140
Dryer
Kenmore
10686294340
Dryer
Kenmore
10686294540
Dryer
Kenmore
10686294740
Dryer
Kenmore
10686294840
Dryer
Kenmore
10687884100
Dryer
Kenmore
10687884300
Dryer
Kenmore
10687884600
Dryer
Kenmore
10688419100
Dryer
Kenmore
10688419300
Dryer
Kenmore
110088732791
Washer Dryer Combo
Kenmore
1101820299
Washer Dryer Combo - WASHER DRYER LAUNDRY SYSTEM
Kenmore
11060012000
Dryer
Kenmore
11060012001
Dryer
Kenmore
11060012002
Dryer
Kenmore
11060022010
Dryer
Kenmore
11060052990
Dryer
Kenmore
11060052991
Dryer
Kenmore
11060056990
Dryer
Kenmore
11060056991
Dryer
Kenmore
11060072990
Dryer
Kenmore
11060072991
Dryer
Kenmore
11060092990
Dryer
Kenmore
11060092991
Dryer
Kenmore
11060094990
Dryer
Kenmore
11060094991
Dryer
Kenmore
11060096990
Dryer
Kenmore
11060096991
Dryer
Kenmore
11060097990
Dryer
Kenmore
1106012510
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