Parts for 3XLER5435HQ2 — Whirlpool Dryer
We found 10 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool Dryer 3XLER5435HQ2.
Compatibility table
| Part # | Part | Also fits | Reference price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3405246 | Dryer Door Seal | 5 models | — |
| WP3957752 | Dryer Timer Knob | 30 models | $50.56 |
| 694511 | Fuse | 92 models | — |
| 3395382 | Dryer Push-to-Start Switch | 140 models | — |
| 3388235 | Dryer Motor Switch | 968 models | — |
| 3977393 | Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Fuse Kit | 1,130 models | — |
| 279948 | Dryer Repair Kit | 2,252 models | — |
| 694089 | Dryer Blower Wheel | 5,110 models | — |
| 690081 | Catch | 5,852 models | — |
| 691366 | Dryer Idler Pulley | 5,974 models | — |
Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.
Common failure areas on this model
The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.
Door and drum seals
Symptom: A drum seal that's worn through, letting the dryer pull in room air instead of pushing heated air through the load.
Check: Look for the drum seal fraying or missing where it meets the front or rear bulkhead -- worn felt or foam here is visible once the front panel is off.
Parts in this group on 3XLER5435HQ2: 3405246 (Dryer Door Seal).
Controls, timers and wiring
Symptom: A cycle that doesn't advance, an unresponsive display, or the dryer not starting at all.
Check: Look for burn marks or a burnt smell near the board or terminals, and check whether buttons and knobs respond -- a unit that powers on but won't cycle often traces back to this group.
Parts in this group on 3XLER5435HQ2: WP3957752 (Dryer Timer Knob).
General hardware and mounting parts
Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.
Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.
Parts in this group on 3XLER5435HQ2: 694511 (Fuse), 3395382 (Dryer Push-to-Start Switch), 3388235 (Dryer Motor Switch), 279948 (Dryer Repair Kit), 690081 (Catch).
Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)
Symptom: The dryer runs but produces no heat, or it shuts off partway through the cycle.
Check: With the dryer unplugged, check continuity across the part with a multimeter -- no continuity means it has failed. Clear the lint vent first, since a blocked vent is what usually trips a thermal fuse in the first place.
Parts in this group on 3XLER5435HQ2: 3977393 (Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Fuse Kit).
Venting and airflow
Symptom: A dryer that needs multiple cycles to dry, runs unusually hot, or repeatedly trips its heat-limit switch.
Check: Clear the lint screen and the full vent run to the outside wall -- a restricted vent is the single most common cause of long dry times and repeat thermal-fuse failures.
Parts in this group on 3XLER5435HQ2: 694089 (Dryer Blower Wheel).
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.
Parts in this group on 3XLER5435HQ2: 691366 (Dryer Idler Pulley).
Before you buy
Match 3XLER5435HQ2 exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.
How to confirm this is your model
On most dryers, the model and serial plate sits inside the door opening or behind the lint trap. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.
Neighbouring Whirlpool Dryer models
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