🇺🇸 Matching U.S. Part Number: WP694089

Whirlpool Dryer Taking Too Long or Not Drying? Blower Wheel WP694089 — Restore Airflow

A damaged or obstructed blower wheel is one possible cause of weak airflow, long drying times, and rumbling noise in Whirlpool-built dryers. In most Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kenmore and related-brand dryers, the blower wheel threads onto the drive-motor shaft and moves heated air through the drum and exhaust system. When it cracks, breaks, or becomes packed with lint, airflow is reduced and drying performance drops. ⚡ A cracked or lint-packed blower wheel is one possible cause of long dry times on Whirlpool-platform dryers — inspect the complete airflow system before ordering. Part WP694089 is the genuine Whirlpool dryer blower wheel that may restore airflow when diagnosis confirms the original wheel is damaged or obstructed.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

The listed symptoms do not independently confirm blower-wheel failure. Inspect the complete airflow system before ordering. This may be the correct part if:

• ✔ DRYER RUNS — the motor starts and the drum turns normally
• ✔ EXHAUST DUCT CLEAR — no blockage between dryer and exterior vent
• ✔ HEATING SYSTEM OK — the heating element or gas burner operates
• ✔ BLOWER WHEEL CONFIRMED — the wheel is visibly cracked, broken, loose or packed with lint

Similar symptoms can also result from a restricted exhaust vent, clogged lint duct, worn motor, damaged blower housing, heating-system fault or another component. Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.

🔧 Common Symptoms

• Dryer takes 2–3 cycles to dry a normal load despite a clean lint trap
• Dryer runs but clothes come out damp
• Rumbling, rattling or thumping noise from the rear of the dryer
• Dryer shuts off mid-cycle — thermal cutoff tripping from restricted airflow
• Lint buildup inside the dryer cabinet around the blower housing
• Weak or no airflow at the exterior exhaust vent during operation

✔ If these symptoms match and the exhaust duct and heating system are confirmed normal, the blower wheel is a likely component to inspect.

✔ May restore airflow when diagnosis confirms that the original blower wheel is damaged or obstructed.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: WP694089
• Type: Dryer blower wheel — threads onto the drive-motor shaft and moves heated air through the dryer drum and exhaust system. Commonly used on 29-inch Whirlpool-built dryers with the lint filter mounted on top.
• Replaces (verified OEM predecessors): 694089, 279500, 279711, 299678, 338840, 343939, 343941, 61107FW, 695499, 77761107, 20061107
• Brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid, JennAir, Roper, Estate, Inglis, Kenmore (Whirlpool-built models)
• Canadian / U.S. Part Number: Identical — WP694089

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: MODERATE. Disconnect electrical power before service. Access and installation method vary by dryer model — confirm your model's service procedure before beginning. The blower wheel threads onto the motor shaft. Important: the blower wheel uses left-hand threads on many compatible dryers and normally loosens by turning clockwise — verify the exact thread direction for your model before applying force. Remove the old wheel, clear any lint from the blower housing, and press or thread the new wheel firmly onto the motor shaft until fully seated. Confirm the wheel spins freely without wobble before reassembling.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with 11060022010, 1107008601, 11076562200, 11086582300, 11086692100, 11086874600, 11096271600, LGQ9508KQ1, MED5830TW0, RGD4400VQ1, plus a large number of additional Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Inglis and Kenmore dryer models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

💡 Pro Tip

✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages