H0180200469Z Genuine Air Duct Cover for Fisher & Paykel, Haier Clothes Dryers, Dryer Air Channel Cover Panel Replacement

Fisher & Paykel and Haier clothes dryers use this genuine air duct cover, part number H0180200469Z, to enclose a section of the airway inside the cabinet. Air duct covers aren't all alike, and this range has a few with very similar numbers and descriptions. Make sure the number on the part you're replacing, or in your parts list, reads H0180200469Z before you order.

Signs of a cracked or missing dryer duct cover

Air in a dryer is drawn through the drum and pushed along a closed set of ducts, and every gap lets some of it escape. When this cover splits or a corner breaks off, hot moist air and lint leak into the cabinet instead of following the duct. Over time that shows up as clothes taking longer to dry, fluff collecting around the base and motor, a warm smell, or condensation where it doesn't belong. Covers usually break during repairs when old clips have gone brittle, or warp after years of heat.

Part details

• Genuine part H0180200469Z
• Encloses part of the dryer's internal air path
• Suits Fisher & Paykel and Haier clothes dryers
• Z suffix, check against your old cover

Swapping the duct cover

Pull the plug out of the wall before removing any panels. Work out how the old cover is held, by screws, clips or both, and take a quick photo. Clear lint out of the duct while it's open. Seat the new cover evenly so every clip engages and the edges sit tight, then run the dryer empty for a few minutes and feel for air leaking at the joins.

Questions about this part

Can I tape up my cracked duct cover instead?

Tape tends to dry out and peel with heat, and it can let go inside the duct where it catches lint. A genuine replacement cover seals properly and keeps the airflow where it should be, which helps both drying times and safety.