Whirlpool Motor pulley, dryer W11568637, Replaces W10669447

Whirlpool OEM zinc motor pulley for select Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, and related-brand dryers. The pulley mounts on the dryer motor shaft and transfers motor power to the drum belt.

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Common Symptoms

• Drum may fail to turn or may turn inconsistently.
• Squealing, scraping, or abnormal drive noise.
• Burning-rubber smell from belt friction caused by a worn or damaged pulley.
• Visible pulley wear, cracking, deformation, or belt tracking problems.

Check Before Replacing

• Disconnect electrical power before inspection.
• With the dryer unloaded and power disconnected, visually inspect the motor pulley for cracking, deformation, excessive wear, or belt misalignment.
• Inspect the drive belt for fraying, glazing, scorching, or evidence of slipping against the pulley.
• If accessible for the specific dryer model, rotate the drum by hand and observe whether the belt tracks smoothly over the motor pulley without jumping or rubbing.
• Verify the pulley is mounted on the motor shaft in the intended position and is not visibly loose; follow the model-specific service documentation before removing any component.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool OEM motor pulley.
• Zinc construction.
• Mounts on the dryer motor shaft.
• Designed to transfer motor rotation to the drum belt.
• Used on select Whirlpool-family dryers, subject to model-specific fit verification.

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before servicing and replace all panels before operating the dryer.
• Confirm the replacement against the appliance model and serial information before installation.
• Install the pulley in the same shaft position and belt path as the original, using the model-specific service instructions.
• After installation, confirm that the belt tracks smoothly and that the drum rotates normally before returning the dryer to regular use.

Verified Compatible Models

7MWGD8000EW2, MEDB835DW0, MEDB835DW1, MEDB855DW0, WED8500DC2, WED8500DR0, WED8500DR3, WED8500DW0, WED9500EW0, WGD8500DC0, WGD8500DC2, WGD8700EC0, WGD8700EC2, WGD9500EW0, YWED8000DW0

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