Whirlpool Dryer Drum Assembly (Complete) W10381481

Genuine Whirlpool OEM complete dryer drum assembly. The drum rotates during the drying cycle to tumble and circulate air around garments. Documented dimensions include approximately 26 inches in diameter and 23 inches in height.

Is This the Right Part?

Common Symptoms

• Clothes develop tears or holes from catching on a damaged drum surface.
• Drum may fail to rotate when the drum assembly is damaged or obstructed.
• Dryer may produce unusual or loud noises associated with a damaged or worn drum.

Check Before Replacing

• Disconnect electrical power before inspecting the drum or opening the dryer cabinet.
• Using a flashlight, inspect the entire inner drum surface for cracks, sharp edges, dents, or other damaged areas.
• With power disconnected, slowly rotate the drum by hand and observe whether it turns smoothly or shows abnormal resistance or rubbing.
• Run a clean cloth carefully across accessible inner drum surfaces to identify snagging points; stop if the surface catches the cloth.
• Confirm the observed defect is in the drum itself rather than an adjacent seal, roller, shaft, belt, or motor component.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool OEM complete dryer drum assembly.
• Documented as Assembly, Drum (Complete) in Whirlpool and Maytag repair-parts documentation.
• Rotating drum design for garment tumbling and air circulation.
• Retailer-listed dimensions are approximately 26 inches in diameter and 23 inches in height.
• Encompass describes the assembly as a 27-inch expanded drum assembly with length 562; verify physical dimensions against the appliance model before ordering.

Installation Notes

• Disconnect power before servicing and follow the appliance-specific service documentation.
• Wear work gloves during installation to help protect hands from sheet-metal edges.
• Because this is a complete drum assembly, installation requires access to the dryer drum area and interaction with the dryer’s drum-support and drive components; use the model-specific repair manual for the removal and reassembly sequence.
• After installation, confirm the drum rotates freely by hand before restoring power.
• Inspect drum seals, rollers, shafts, belt, and motor-related components while the drum is accessible, but replace them only if separately diagnosed as defective.

Verified Compatible Models

MED4200BG0, MED5100DC0, MED6630HW2, MGD4200BW1, MGD5100DW0, MGD7020RF0, WED87HEDC0, WED6620HW1, WED6720RR0, WED6720RU0, WGD6720RR0, WGD6720RU0, YMED5100DW1, YWED6720RR0, YWED6720RU0

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