Idler Pulley Shaft WP56461

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Washer · Fits: 649 models · Reference price: $74.08

WP56461 is a Whirlpool replacement part (idler pulley shaft) for washers. Our fitment data lists 649 models that use it.

When to replace this part

Drive system (belts, pulleys, motors)

Symptom: A drum or tub that won't turn, a burning-rubber smell, or a loud thump or squeal during a cycle.

Check: With power off, turn the drum or tub by hand -- resistance or grinding points to the motor or a bearing, and a cracked, glazed, or snapped belt is visible once the cabinet is open.

Models that use this part

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists WP56461 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• 37001142 — Dryer Lint Screen
• WP37001142 — Lint Filter

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Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $74.08. It is informational only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly.

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Before you order

• Match the part number character for character, including dashes and trailing letters; a single different character is usually a different part.
• Confirm your appliance's model number on its data plate and check that it appears in the list above (or use the model lookup tool).
• If a seller offers a substitute number, check that it appears in this page's replacement list or in the manufacturer's documentation.

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