NOISY DRYER OPERATION
Whirlpool Corporation Dryer Drum Glide Kit 306508, Fixes Noisy dryer operation
Front drum glide kit for compatible Maytag, Whirlpool, JennAir, Crosley, and related dryers. Includes one glide, one felt/cork pad, and two rivets. Two kits are typically used per dryer.
Part 306508Replaces 3-6508, 312941, 312940Whirlpool Corporation
Guaranteed to Fit — or your money back.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Is This the Right Part?
Part Number306508
Replaces3-6508, 312941, 312940
ManufacturerWhirlpool Corporation
Appliance TypeDryer
Part TypeDryer Drum Glide Kit
✅ Cross Reference Information
Current Part Number306508
Replaces3-6508, 312941, 312940
Common Symptoms
- Scraping, rubbing, or grinding noise from the drum area
- Clothes becoming marked or caught near the drum opening
- Drum not spinning or stopping during a cycle
- Visible wear or damage to the front glide or felt/cork pad
Check Before Replacing
- Unplug the dryer before inspection.
- With the dryer empty and power disconnected, inspect the front drum-support area for a worn, cracked, missing, or displaced glide or pad.
- Check whether the drum sits unusually low at the front or whether the gap at the lower drum opening appears enlarged.
- Turn the drum by hand and note rubbing or scraping; do not operate the appliance with damaged support components.
Pro Tip
The kits are sold individually, and two kits are typically used per dryer; inspect the complete front support area and both sides before ordering.
Part Details
Part Number306508
Part TypeDryer Drum Glide Kit
ManufacturerWhirlpool Corporation
Appliance TypeDryer
Primary FunctionSupports the front of the rotating dryer drum and provides a low-friction surface between the drum and front bulkhead.
Installation Notes
- Disconnect electrical power before service.
- Replacement requires access to the dryer front bulkhead and removal of the existing glide and pad.
- The supplied rivets secure the glide and pad to the bulkhead; use an appropriate rivet-installation method.
- Verify that the front bulkhead, drum-support surface, and wiring are correctly reinstalled before reconnecting power.
Verified Compatible Models
GDE313, LDE8424ACM, LDE8624ADE, LDE8824ACL, LDG7314AAE, LDG8506AAM, LDG9900AAW, MDE21PNDGW, MDE26CTACL, MDG16CSAWW, MDG26MNABG, MDG6000BWQ, MDG8058BWW, MLE15PRAYW, MLE23PDAGW
Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.
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