Parts for DE6261 — Whirlpool Dryer
We found 9 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool Dryer DE6261.
Same parts list as DE6260 (Whirlpool Dryer). DE6261 shares an identical confirmed parts list with DE6260 (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 DE6261.
Compatibility table
| Part # | Part | Also fits | Reference price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56285P | Front Drum Support Roller | 30 models | $46.01 |
| 52909 | Speed Queen Screw | 89 models | — |
| 52566 | Speed Queen Hex Nut | 90 models | — |
| 51789 | Clip | 99 models | — |
| 54415 | Idler Lever | 99 models | — |
| 54661 | Door Strike | 271 models | — |
| 54660 | Door Catch | 314 models | — |
| 52150 | Screw | 346 models | — |
| 54414 | Idler Wheel | 700 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 DE6261: 56285P (Front Drum Support Roller), 54415 (Idler Lever), 54414 (Idler Wheel).
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 DE6261: 52909 (Speed Queen Screw), 51789 (Clip), 52150 (Screw).
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 DE6261: 52566 (Speed Queen Hex Nut), 54661 (Door Strike).
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 DE6261: 54660 (Door Catch).
Before you buy
Match DE6261 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.
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