Parts for MDE116RBW0 — Dryer

We found 20 parts confirmed to fit the Dryer MDE116RBW0.

Compatibility table

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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 MDE116RBW0: 131289900 (Control Panel), 5303281033 (Screw), 5303015671 (Screw), 131205400 (Washer Screw), 5303281023 (Bracket), 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 MDE116RBW0: 131225100 (Timer), 134446800 (Dryer Timer Resistor).

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 MDE116RBW0: 131475320 (Frigidaire Dryer Heating Element Assembly), 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 MDE116RBW0: 3204254 (Dryer Heater Baffle), 5303283470 (Dryer Motor), 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 MDE116RBW0: 5303281013 (Gasket).

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 MDE116RBW0: 5303212849 (Idler Pulley), 134503600 (Frigidaire Dryer Drum Belt), 5303283471 (Belt).

Before you buy

Match MDE116RBW0 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

These model numbers sort close to this one in the catalog for the same appliance type. The brand is not confirmed to match, but the model number range is close.

• MDE116RBW1 — 24 parts
• MDE116RBW2 — 22 parts
• MDE116REW0 — 28 parts
• MDE116REW1 — 46 parts
• MDE14PDACL — 30 parts
• MDB9206AWW — 7 parts
• MCG8000AWW — 29 parts
• MCG8000AWQ — 29 parts
• MCE8000AZW — 28 parts
• MCE8000AYW — 28 parts

Other models with this exact parts list

Each model below is confirmed to share the identical compatible-parts list with this one.

• 47-2151-00-01 — 22 parts
• 47-2151-23-01 — 25 parts

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