Parts for DLHX4072W — Dryer
We found 11 parts confirmed to fit the Dryer DLHX4072W.
Same parts list as DLHX4072V (Dryer). DLHX4072W shares an identical confirmed parts list with DLHX4072V (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 DLHX4072W.
Compatibility table
| Part # | Part | Also fits | Reference price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6631EL3003B | Dryer Moisture Sensor Wire Harness | 5 models | — |
| 4036EL3001A | Dryer Drum Seal, Rear | 21 models | — |
| 5835EL1002A | Dryer Blower Wheel | 92 models | — |
| 6601EL3001A | Dryer Door Switch | 195 models | — |
| 4581EL3001E | Dryer Drum Support Roller 4581EL3001E | 207 models | $188.88 |
| 6931EL3002M | Dryer Blower Thermostat | 244 models | — |
| 6500EL3001A | Dryer Moisture Sensor | 392 models | — |
| 4400EL2001A | Dryer Drum Belt 4400EL2001A | 404 models | $29.48 |
| 4561EL3002A | LG Dryer Idler Pulley | 488 models | — |
| 4560EL3001A | Dryer Idler Pulley | 514 models | — |
| 6323EL2001B | Dryer Thermistor | 519 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 DLHX4072W: 6631EL3003B (Dryer Moisture Sensor Wire Harness).
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 DLHX4072W: 4036EL3001A (Dryer Drum Seal, Rear).
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 DLHX4072W: 5835EL1002A (Dryer Blower Wheel), 6500EL3001A (Dryer Moisture Sensor).
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 DLHX4072W: 6601EL3001A (Dryer Door Switch).
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 DLHX4072W: 4581EL3001E (Dryer Drum Support Roller 4581EL3001E), 4400EL2001A (Dryer Drum Belt 4400EL2001A), 4561EL3002A (LG Dryer Idler Pulley), 4560EL3001A (Dryer Idler Pulley).
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 DLHX4072W: 6931EL3002M (Dryer Blower Thermostat), 6323EL2001B (Dryer Thermistor).
Before you buy
Match DLHX4072W 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.
Other dryer models
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