Admiral Dryer Parts

Need help finding the model number on your dryer?

View Admiral Dryer Replacement Parts Category

Admiral Dryer Door Catch Kit

Part Number – 279570

This dryer door catch parts kit is used for some gas and electric dryers. the parts kit comes with (3) different plastic door catches and (2) metal strikes. These parts work together to keep the door closed on the appliance. You will need to choose the correct color-coded door catch for your specific model. The plastic catch is mounted in the door and the metal strike is mounted onto the opening on the unit. The most common symptoms that these parts have broken are, the clothes dryer will not start, shuts off in the middle of a drying cycle or the door won’t stay shut. This part kit comes with easy-to-follow instructions to help you complete the repair.

Admiral Electric Dryer Heating Element

Part Number – 279838

This is a genuine OEM dryer heating element that is used on some electric dryers. It is 240 volts – 5400 watts, the component is located inside the back panel of the appliance attached to the heater housing. If your electric dryer is not heating, you will need to test the thermal fuse first, it is located on the blower housing, if the thermal fuse is good you will need to check for loose or burnt wires or broken heating element coils. If the coils have a break in them, the heating element will need to be replaced with a new part. Remember to unplug the electric power cord to the appliance before you begin this repair.

Admiral Dryer Door Switch

Part Number – WP3406105

This dryer door switch is located in the front right top corner of the appliance. You will need to lift up the top portion of the dryer to gain easy access to the door switch to replace it. The most common symptom that this door switch has failed is, the dryer will not start. Please remember to disconnect the electrical source to the unit before you start this repair.

Admiral Gas Dryer Flame Sensor

Part Number – WP338906

The flame sensor is used on gas dryers as a safety device to prevent high levels of gas from building up, it senses heat that is emitted from the igniter and monitors if it is hot enough to ignite the gas and light the burner. Some signs that the flame sensor has failed are, the dryer takes too long to heat up or has no heat. Please be sure to use the model number on your appliance when ordering this part, to ensure that this is the correct OEM replacement part for your specific gas model.

Admiral Dryer Thermal Fuse

Part Number – WP3392519

This dryer thermal fuse is also known as the thermal cutoff fuse and the temperature fuse. The fuse is used as a safety mechanism, cutting off electricity to the motor and the heating element to keep the appliance from getting too hot. Once this fuse has blown it cannot be reused. If your fuse has blown, you will need to check for blockage or lint build up in the vent hose or ventilation system, before installing a new thermal fuse, only to have it blow again. Please remember to unplug the unit from the electrical outlet, before making this repair.

Admiral Dryer Thermal Cut Off

Part Number – 279816

Thermal cut-off fuse. Used to prevent the dryer from overheating when the dryer high limit thermostat has failed. This genuine OEM parts kit includes (1) thermal cut-off fuse (309 degrees) (1) high-limit thermostat of (250 degrees Fahrenheit) and the jumper wire. The high limit thermostat and thermal cut-off fuse are both mounted on the heater housing. Some common symptoms that these parts have failed are, the appliance gets too hot, takes too long to dry the laundry, no heat, will not start. Disconnect the electrical power to the unit before you begin to remove or replace these parts.

Admiral Dryer Drum Roller Kit

Part Number – 349241T

These drum roller parts are used to help support the drum and allows the drum to turn smooth and easy inside of the dryer. The most common symptoms that the drum rollers have failed are, the dryer is very loud, makes a banging, thumping sound or the drum will not turn. Be sure and enter the model number from your dryer to ensure that these are the correct replacement parts for your specific appliance.

Admiral Gas Dryer Igniter Kit

Part Number – 279311

This OEM gas igniter parts kit comes with a bracket, (2) wire nuts and the mounting screw. The kit can replace both flat and round style igniters. The igniter is located inside of the burner assembly. Some common signs that the ignitor has failed are, the clothes dryer will not heat or takes too long to heat up. Note: you will need to take extra precautions while handling this igniter, it is fragile, and easy to break if dropped while unpackaging or installing it.

Admiral Dryer Belt

Part Number – 341241

This belt is used to turn the drum located inside the appliance, it is a flat belt that measures 92 1/4 inches long and 1/4 inch wide. This belt uses an idler pulley to keep tension around the dryer’s drum. It is a ribbed belt with (4) ribs and (3) grooves, it replaces many belts used on many other models. The most common symptom that this belt has failed is, the motor runs but the drum will not spin. Please be sure to use the model number on your appliance to ensure that these are the correct parts for your particular model.

Admiral Dryer Blower Wheel

Part Number – WP694089

This blower wheel is connected to the motor shaft. As the dryer motor spins the blower wheel spins with it and blows air into the drum and out through the exhaust vent. Note: This blower wheel has reverse threads, you will need to rotate the blower wheel clockwise to remove it from the motor shaft. Some common symptoms that this part has failed are, the appliance is noisy, will not start or won’t spin.