{"product_id":"wp6-3129480-genuine-whirlpool-dryer-drum-roller-shaft","title":"WP6-3129480 Genuine Drum Roller Shaft for Commercial Laundry Dryers, Dryer Support Roller Axle 6-3129480","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSquealing or thumping dryer drum? Worn roller shafts are a common cause\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine part WP6-3129480\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso written 6-3129480\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft for a dryer drum support roller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor commercial laundry dryers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChanging a dryer roller shaft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I replace the roller at the same time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt'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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whirlpool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44550809288782,"sku":"WP6-3129480","price":23.76,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/partsshop.com.au\/products\/wp6-3129480-genuine-whirlpool-dryer-drum-roller-shaft","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}