Dryer Losing Heat or Leaking Lint? Drum Felt Seal Kit 239087 – Fix Drum Seal Failure Fast
If your Kenmore dryer is losing heat, taking multiple cycles to dry a load, or leaving lint on clothes — a worn or torn drum felt seal is the most common cause. In most Kenmore electric and gas dryers, this is caused by a failed drum front or rear felt seal. When it fails, hot air escapes around the drum instead of circulating through the load — dramatically reducing drying efficiency, increasing energy costs, and allowing lint to bypass the filter and accumulate inside the cabinet. ⚡ Common wear item in Kenmore dryers — typically fails after 5–10 years of regular use. Part 239087 is the genuine OEM replacement felt seal kit that restores a tight drum seal, locks in heat, and eliminates lint bypass — returning your dryer to full drying efficiency.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Dryer powers on and drum rotates normally
- ✔ Heating element or gas igniter confirmed functional
- ✔ Lint filter is clean and exhaust duct is clear
- ✔ ONLY problem is poor drying performance, excessive cycle times, or lint on clothes
Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.
🔧 Common Symptoms
- Clothes still damp after a full drying cycle
- Dryer taking two or three cycles to fully dry a load
- Lint appearing on clothes after drying
- Visible lint accumulation inside the dryer cabinet
- Burning smell from lint contacting the heating element
- Drum making a scraping or rubbing noise as it rotates
✔ If these symptoms match, the drum felt seal is the most likely failed component.
✔ In most cases, replacing this felt seal kit restores full drying efficiency and eliminates lint bypass immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: 239087
- Type: Dryer drum felt seal kit — includes front drum seal felt strip with adhesive
- Replaces: 239087VP, 337449, 337499, 4319323, 8066085
- Brands: Kenmore (Whirlpool-platform electric and gas dryers)
- Condition: Genuine OEM — new in manufacturer packaging
While the drum is out, inspect the drum support rollers and idler pulley — both are common wear items on dryers this age and are inexpensive to replace proactively. If the drum was making noise before the seal failed, the rollers are almost certainly worn. Replacing all three at once saves a second disassembly and extends the life of the repair significantly.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: MODERATE — 45–60 minutes. Disconnect power before servicing. Remove the dryer front panel and lift the drum out to access the existing felt seal. Peel away the old seal and adhesive residue from the drum front bulkhead, clean the surface thoroughly, and apply the new felt seal using the included adhesive. Allow adhesive to cure per instructions before reassembling. Reinstall the drum, reconnect the belt, reattach the front panel, restore power, and run a test cycle to confirm proper operation.
✓ Compatible Models
Confirmed compatible with Kenmore electric and gas dryer models including 11060012000, 11060012001, 11060022010, 11060172000, 11060232000, 11061252010, 11062202100, 11062512100, 11062872100, 11063102100, 11064102300, 11064202200, 11066051690, 11066101690, 11066512690, 11066611690, 11066852690, 11067322600, 11068202790, 11068322700, 11069012990, 11069101990, 11069202990, 11069422800, 11070012000, 11070022010, 11070172000, 11070232000, 11070882990, 11071252010, 11072202100, 11072512100, 11072872100, plus hundreds of additional Kenmore 110-series dryer models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.
💡 Pro Tip
The drum felt seal and drum support rollers fail on the same timeline — typically 7–10 years of regular use. Since accessing the felt seal requires full drum removal, you're already doing 80% of the work needed to replace the rollers and idler pulley. Doing the complete drum kit in one visit costs about $30–40 more in parts but saves 45 minutes of labour on the next repair. It's the most cost-effective maintenance move you can make on a Kenmore dryer this age.
✅Compatibility & Cross Reference
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