{"product_id":"wp9703438-genuine-whirlpool-dryer-blower-fan-c-clip","title":"WP9703438 Genuine C-Clip for Dryer Blower Fan, Retaining Clip for Commercial Laundry Dryer Blowers 9703438","description":"\u003cp\u003eWP9703438 is a genuine C-clip for the blower fan in commercial laundry dryers, also listed under the shorter number 9703438. Its job is to hold the blower fan in position so it can't creep along its shaft. C-clips are easily bent or lost when a blower is pulled apart for cleaning or a motor change, so it's sensible to fit a new one rather than reuse the old clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the blower fan clip does in a dryer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blower fan pulls hot, moist air out of the drum and pushes it through the exhaust duct. If the fan works loose on its shaft, it can rub on the housing, rattle, or stop moving enough air. Poor airflow means long drying times, an overheating dryer and lint building up where it shouldn't, which is a fire risk in any laundry. A missing or weak C-clip is one cause of a fan that has shifted, so check the clip whenever the blower is noisy or has been taken apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine part WP9703438\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known as 9703438\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC-clip (retaining clip) for the dryer blower fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor commercial laundry dryers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting a C-clip on the blower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsolate power and gas before opening the dryer. Use circlip pliers or a flat screwdriver to ease the old clip out of its groove, and wear safety glasses, as these clips can spring away. Clean the groove, then press the new clip on until it snaps fully home. Spin the fan by hand to check it turns without rubbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I reuse the old clip?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's best not to. Once a C-clip has been spread open to remove it, it can lose its grip and may work off the shaft again. A new clip is a small part to replace while the blower is already apart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whirlpool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44550810697806,"sku":"WP9703438","price":11.48,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/partsshop.com.au\/products\/wp9703438-genuine-whirlpool-dryer-blower-fan-c-clip","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}