WP6-3129480 Genuine Drum Roller Shaft for Commercial Laundry Dryers, Dryer Support Roller Axle 6-3129480

The WP6-3129480 roller shaft is a genuine replacement axle for the drum support rollers in commercial laundry dryers that use this part number. Each roller spins on its own shaft, so a shaft that's worn, bent or grooved will chew through new rollers quickly, which is why many repairers change the shaft and roller together. You'll also see the number written without the WP prefix, as 6-3129480.

Squealing or thumping dryer drum? Worn roller shafts are a common cause

Support rollers carry the weight of the dryer drum, and each one turns on a fixed shaft. Over time the shaft wears where the roller spins, especially in a busy laundry where the machine runs all day. A worn or bent shaft lets the roller wobble, which shows up as squealing, thumping or rumbling while the drum turns. You might also see the drum sitting off centre, the belt walking or rubbing, or black dust building up near the rollers. Fitting a new roller to a worn shaft rarely lasts.

Part details

• Genuine part WP6-3129480
• Also written 6-3129480
• Shaft for a dryer drum support roller
• For commercial laundry dryers

Changing a dryer roller shaft

Turn the dryer off, isolate it at the breaker and shut off the gas if it's a gas model. Remove the panels and drum to reach the rollers, noting the order of any washers and clips. Undo the shaft nut, fit the new shaft and check the roller spins freely before reassembly. Commercial dryers are often hard-wired, so use a licensed technician if you're unsure.

Questions about this part

Should I replace the roller at the same time?

It's usually worth it. A roller that has run on a worn shaft is likely to be worn inside as well, and a new shaft with an old roller can still be noisy. Check the rollers on the other side of the drum while the dryer is apart.