Parts for DE3900AWW1 — Frigidaire Dryer

We found 22 parts confirmed to fit the Frigidaire Dryer DE3900AWW1.

Same parts list as DE500ADD5 (White-Westinghouse Dryer). DE3900AWW1 shares an identical confirmed parts list with DE500ADD5 (White-Westinghouse 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 DE3900AWW1.

Compatibility table

All 22 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
131175600Control Panel10 models$46.99 · Amazon
131175700Control Panel11 models$47.99 · Amazon
5304442866Dryer Control Knob11 models$107.16 · Amazon
131062300Dryer Timer127 models$184.51 · Amazon
134011703Timer Knob230 models$44.41 · Amazon
3937010Dryer Heating Element460 models$116.34 · Amazon
3204254Dryer Heater Baffle496 models$110.20 · Amazon
5303281113Dryer Safety Thermostat536 models$95.90 · Amazon
5303281013Gasket636 models$17.48 · Amazon
131390300Lint Screen652 models$15.71 · Amazon
5303281049Washer Seal698 models$29.46 · Amazon
5303209192Thermostat740 models$17.75 · Amazon
5303207102Washer Door Strike899 models$12.18 · Amazon
134120900Dryer Thermal Limiter985 models$8.99 · Amazon
5303281023Bracket1,077 models$10.06 · Amazon
5303283471Belt1,130 models$19.46 · Amazon
5303281008Bearing1,200 models$3.99 · Amazon
3205821Dryer Top Panel Clip1,689 models$59.83 · Amazon
131825900Dryer Drum Bearing1,714 models$5.62 · Amazon
5303281153Dryer Drum Bearing Kit 53032811531,871 models$38.74 · Amazon
5303281019Dryer Grounding Ball2,476 models$38.74 · Amazon
5303281020Dryer Rear Bearing Clip2,487 models$19.58 · Amazon

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.

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 DE3900AWW1: 131175600 (Control Panel), 131175700 (Control Panel), 5304442866 (Dryer Control Knob), 5303281023 (Bracket), 3205821 (Dryer Top Panel Clip), 5303281020 (Dryer Rear Bearing Clip).

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 DE3900AWW1: 131062300 (Dryer Timer), 134011703 (Timer Knob).

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 DE3900AWW1: 3937010 (Dryer Heating Element), 5303281113 (Dryer Safety Thermostat), 5303209192 (Thermostat).

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 DE3900AWW1: 3204254 (Dryer Heater Baffle), 5303281049 (Washer Seal), 5303207102 (Washer Door Strike), 134120900 (Dryer Thermal Limiter), 5303281008 (Bearing), 131825900 (Dryer Drum Bearing), 5303281153 (Dryer Drum Bearing Kit 5303281153), 5303281019 (Dryer Grounding Ball).

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 DE3900AWW1: 5303281013 (Gasket).

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 DE3900AWW1: 131390300 (Lint Screen).

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 DE3900AWW1: 5303283471 (Belt).

Before you buy

Match DE3900AWW1 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.

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