Whirlpool Corporation Dryer Drum Front Support Ring Bearing Kit 279441, Replaces 692526

Genuine Whirlpool OEM two-piece front drum support ring/bearing kit. It supports the front of the dryer drum and provides a low-friction surface for drum rotation.

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✅ Cross Reference Information

Common Symptoms

• Noisy drum rotation
• Clothes becoming caught or marked at the gap between the drum and front panel
• Increased friction or roughness when the drum turns

Check Before Replacing

• With the dryer disconnected from power, manually rotate the drum and listen for rubbing, scraping, or roughness at the front support area.
• With the dryer disconnected from power, inspect the front drum-support ring for visible wear, cracking, deformation, or missing sections.
• Check whether clothing is being caught or marked near the front edge of the drum.
• Confirm that the noise is associated with drum rotation rather than the blower, motor, belt, rollers, or idler pulley.

Pro Tip

Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool OEM part
• Two-piece front drum support ring/bearing kit
• Designed for the front of the dryer drum
• Provides a wear surface for drum rotation
• Manufacturer part number 279441
• Whirlpool lists 692526 as a replacement for this part

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before servicing the dryer.
• Access to the front drum-support area requires removal of the dryer’s front access components according to the appliance-specific service procedure.
• Support the drum during front-panel removal so it cannot drop or shift unexpectedly.
• Remove the worn support ring and install the replacement kit in the same front-support location.
• Reconnect any door-switch wiring and reinstall removed panels before testing.
• Verify that the drum rotates freely and that no clothing can catch at the front drum gap after reassembly.

Verified Compatible Models

3LMEDC315FW0, 3LMEDC415FW0, 3ZAED4475TQ0, 3ZMED5705TW0, 3ZMED5705TW1, 4GAED4900YW0, 4GAED4900YW1, 4GAED4900YW2, 4GMEDC100YQ0, 4GMEDC100YQ1, 4GMEDC100YQ2, 4GMEDC300YW0, 4GMEDC300YW1, 4GMEDC300YW2, 4GNED4400YQ0

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.