Parts for DLL3980SAM — Hotpoint Dryer
We found 10 parts confirmed to fit the Hotpoint Dryer DLL3980SAM.
Compatibility table
| Part # | Part | Also fits | Reference price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE3M15 | Bearing Kit | 106 models | — |
| WE1M376 | Dryer Door Seal | 119 models | — |
| WE4X739 | Dryer Burner Igniter | 289 models | — |
| WE4X710 | Motor | 312 models | — |
| WE4X693 | Dryer Main Valve Coil | 395 models | — |
| WE4X692 | Dryer Valve Coil | 397 models | — |
| WE2X195 | Washer | 539 models | — |
| WE4M157 | Door Switch | 654 models | — |
| WE17X32 | Motor | 815 models | — |
| WE3X39 | Shft-brkt | 2,330 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.
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 DLL3980SAM: WE3M15 (Bearing Kit), WE4X739 (Dryer Burner Igniter), WE4X710 (Motor), WE4X693 (Dryer Main Valve Coil), WE4X692 (Dryer Valve Coil), WE2X195 (Washer), WE17X32 (Motor), WE3X39 (Shft-brkt).
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 DLL3980SAM: WE1M376 (Dryer Door Seal).
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 DLL3980SAM: WE4M157 (Door Switch).
Before you buy
Match DLL3980SAM 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 Hotpoint Dryer models
These model numbers sort next to this one in the catalog and are usually the same product family.
Still not sure?
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