Whirlpool Dryer Repair – Louisville, OH (WGD9550WW2)

A customer on Buffalo Ridge Street in Louisville called about their Whirlpool dryer that made a loud noise and then stopped working. The power would turn on but the dryer wouldn’t start. Our diagnosis revealed the idler pulley that tightens the belt had gotten hot and fallen off.

The Problem

The dryer made a loud noise and then stopped working. The power will turn on but the dryer won’t start.

Diagnosis

The idler pulley that tightens the belt had gotten hot and fallen off. When this component fails, the belt can’t maintain proper tension and the drum won’t turn, even though the motor receives power.

The Repair

• Parts replaced: 4392067-REPAIR-DYR — Whirlpool dryer repair kit
• Work performed: Repaired using the Whirlpool dryer repair kit, which includes the four support rollers that hold the drum, a new belt, and a new idler pulley
• Result: The dryer is good to go

Is It Worth Repairing?

Whirlpool dryers are solid workhorses that typically last 10-13 years with proper maintenance. The WGD9550WW2 is a quality model, and replacing the drive system components with genuine parts should give you several more years of reliable service. This repair addresses the most common failure points in the drum drive system all at once.

Maintenance Tips for Whirlpool Dryers

• Clean the lint filter after every load — excess lint causes the motor and drive components to work harder and run hotter
• Check and clean the exhaust vent annually to prevent overheating that can damage the idler pulley and other drive components
• Don’t overload the drum — excessive weight strains the support rollers and belt system

Appliance Repair in Louisville, OH

Louisville is in Stark County — an area we cover regularly from our base in Louisville, OH. We also serve Alliance, North Canton, and Hartville. Louisville Appliance Repair is owned and operated by Samuel Willhite, a master-certified technician with Bosch and Speed Queen factory authorizations. If your dryer needs service, schedule online or call (330) 693-9163. You can also find us on Google and read verified reviews from customers across Stark County and surrounding areas.