Parts for 7MLGQ8857JQ6 — Whirlpool Dryer

We found 28 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool Dryer 7MLGQ8857JQ6.

Compatibility table

All 28 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
WP3406725Dryer Timer 60 Hz.30 models$176.42
WP3957755Timer Knob30 models$6.40
WP694423Regulator Adjustment Screw47 models$4.42
WPW10359270Dryer Drum Roller Shaft Left Side75 models$21.91–$54.24
WP691366Dryer Idler Pulley Assembly75 models$9.96–$16.07
WP339956Dryer Lint Trap Housing Seal75 models$6.63–$9.62
WP90296Dryer Support Roller Clip75 models$3.47–$7.47
WP3395530Dryer Screw76 models$4.95–$7.47
WP693140Dryer Burner Tube77 models$40.24–$87.39
WP3406107Dryer Door Switch77 models$13.77–$27.37
WP349639Dryer Lint Filter77 models$25.86–$44.23
WP234868Dryer Orifice Burner (Type 4 (Propa77 models$11.45–$26.82
WP338906Dryer Radiant Flame Sensor77 models$15.84–$35.80
WP348780Motor Mounting Bracket77 models$29.97–$53.20
WP8066184Motor Pulley - 60 Hz.77 models$24.12–$41.07
WP3404413Plug Hole77 models$3.33–$7.47
W10612022Rear Drum Felt Seal77 models$24.04–$42.12
4392065Maintenance Kit92 models$23.51–$35.80
8538262Dryer Motor406 models
3406130Seal1,251 models
3406107Dryer Door Switch1,968 models
279948Dryer Repair Kit2,252 models
3397588Support2,945 models
694539Dryer Gas Valve Coil Kit3,982 models
694540Dryer Valve Coil Kit3,988 models
694089Dryer Blower Wheel5,110 models
690081Catch5,852 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.

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 7MLGQ8857JQ6: WP3406725 (Dryer Timer 60 Hz.), WP3957755 (Timer Knob).

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 7MLGQ8857JQ6: WP694423 (Regulator Adjustment Screw), WP339956 (Dryer Lint Trap Housing Seal), WP3395530 (Dryer Screw), WP693140 (Dryer Burner Tube), WP348780 (Motor Mounting Bracket), 3397588 (Support).

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 7MLGQ8857JQ6: WPW10359270 (Dryer Drum Roller Shaft Left Side), WP691366 (Dryer Idler Pulley Assembly), WP90296 (Dryer Support Roller Clip), WP8066184 (Motor Pulley - 60 Hz.), 691366 (Dryer Idler Pulley).

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 7MLGQ8857JQ6: WP3406107 (Dryer Door Switch), 3406107 (Dryer Door Switch).

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 7MLGQ8857JQ6: WP349639 (Dryer Lint Filter), 694089 (Dryer Blower Wheel).

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 7MLGQ8857JQ6: WP234868 (Dryer Orifice Burner (Type 4 (Propa), WP338906 (Dryer Radiant Flame Sensor), WP3404413 (Plug Hole), W10612022 (Rear Drum Felt Seal), 4392065 (Maintenance Kit), 8538262 (Dryer Motor), 3406130 (Seal), 279948 (Dryer Repair Kit), 694539 (Dryer Gas Valve Coil Kit), 694540 (Dryer Valve Coil Kit), 690081 (Catch).

Before you buy

Match 7MLGQ8857JQ6 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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