Parts for 4KMEDC440JW0 — Whirlpool Dryer

We found 15 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool Dryer 4KMEDC440JW0.

Same parts list as 4KMEDC430JW0 (Whirlpool Dryer). 4KMEDC440JW0 shares an identical confirmed parts list with 4KMEDC430JW0 (Whirlpool Dryer). That page is the canonical version of this parts list — use it if you want the primary reference, or stay here since the list below is exactly the same for 4KMEDC440JW0.

Compatibility table

All 15 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
W10198086Dryer Drum Belt9 models
W11041434RELAY-PTS17 models$59.47
W10185982Dryer Timer23 models
WPW10198086Belt30 models$53.20
WPW10558463Knob30 models$55.29
WPW10562155Knob30 models$54.24
W10853313SENSOR30 models$50.56
W10756057Support57 models
W10610880Dryer Door Catch92 models
692526Bearing Ring216 models
3977767Dryer High-Limit Thermostat1,075 models
279457Heating Element Connection Wire Kit2,642 models$9.62–$10.42
80047Dryer Repair Kit2,939 models
694089Dryer Blower Wheel5,110 models
691366Dryer Idler Pulley5,974 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.

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 4KMEDC440JW0: W10198086 (Dryer Drum Belt), WPW10198086 (Belt), 691366 (Dryer Idler Pulley).

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 4KMEDC440JW0: W11041434 (RELAY-PTS), W10853313 (SENSOR), 692526 (Bearing Ring), 80047 (Dryer Repair Kit).

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 4KMEDC440JW0: W10185982 (Dryer Timer).

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on 4KMEDC440JW0: WPW10558463 (Knob), WPW10562155 (Knob), W10756057 (Support).

Door, lid switches and latches

Symptom: The dryer won't run, or stops, unless the door is fully latched shut.

Check: Listen for an audible click when the door closes. No click, or a visibly cracked plastic tab on the latch, points to this part.

Parts in this group on 4KMEDC440JW0: W10610880 (Dryer Door 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 4KMEDC440JW0: 3977767 (Dryer High-Limit Thermostat), 279457 (Heating Element Connection Wire 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 4KMEDC440JW0: 694089 (Dryer Blower Wheel).

Before you buy

Match 4KMEDC440JW0 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

These model numbers sort next to this one in the catalog and are usually the same product family.

Still not sure?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.