Parts for MED5500FC0 — Whirlpool Dryer
We found 29 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool Dryer MED5500FC0.
Compatibility table
| Part # | Part | Also fits | Reference price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPW10208422 | Cover | 30 models | $51.61 |
| W11465962 | DOOR | 30 models | $200.89 |
| W10749947 | Dryer Door Glass | 30 models | $133.37 |
| W11537215 | Electric Control Board | 30 models | $178.44 |
| WPW10460919 | Grey Top Panel | 30 models | $165.29 |
| W10626039 | HANDLE | 30 models | $70.95 |
| W11156832 | Lint Screen Door Cover | 30 models | $55.29 |
| W11678124 | SPRING, LINT SCREEN DOOR | 30 models | $13.92 |
| WPW10208415 | Hinge | 62 models | $47.35–$90.37 |
| WPW10208254 | Catch | 68 models | $26.87–$59.47 |
| WPW10512946 | Roller Support Tri-Ring | 75 models | $6.77–$11.77 |
| WP3397659 | Dryer Terminal Block | 76 models | $7.46–$19.30 |
| WPW10359272 | Drum Support Shaft - Rear Shaft with Left Hand Threads WPW10359272 | 77 models | $28.48–$50.56 |
| WP697770 | Dryer Blower Housing Seal | 77 models | $5.74–$9.62 |
| WP8544771 | Dryer Heater Element | 77 models | $75.64–$94.13 |
| WP8577274 | Dryer Thermostat Internal bias | 77 models | $18.12–$32.64 |
| WP8066184 | Motor Pulley - 60 Hz. | 77 models | $24.12–$41.07 |
| WP693995 | Screw | 77 models | $2.15–$7.47 |
| W10837240 | Idler Pulley with Bracket | 78 models | $12.78–$27.37 |
| 8544771 | Dryer Heating Element | 388 models | — |
| W10693363 | Thermal Fuse | 542 models | — |
| W10211915 | Dryer Blower Wheel | 547 models | — |
| W10468057 | Dryer Idler Pulley | 1,009 models | — |
| 8066184 | Dryer Motor Pulley | 1,187 models | — |
| W10314171 | Dryer Drum Support Roller | 2,050 models | — |
| 3388674 | Bracket | 2,504 models | — |
| 8577274 | Dryer Thermistor | 2,595 models | — |
| 279457 | Heating Element Connection Wire Kit | 2,642 models | $9.62–$10.42 |
| 80047 | Dryer Repair Kit | 2,939 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.
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 MED5500FC0: WPW10208422 (Cover), WPW10460919 (Grey Top Panel), W10626039 (HANDLE), WPW10208415 (Hinge), WPW10359272 (Drum Support Shaft - Rear Shaft with Left Hand Threads WPW10359272), WP697770 (Dryer Blower Housing Seal), WP693995 (Screw), 3388674 (Bracket).
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 MED5500FC0: W11465962 (DOOR), W10749947 (Dryer Door Glass), WPW10208254 (Catch), WP8544771 (Dryer Heater Element), 80047 (Dryer Repair Kit).
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 MED5500FC0: W11537215 (Electric Control Board), WP3397659 (Dryer Terminal Block).
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 MED5500FC0: W11156832 (Lint Screen Door Cover), W11678124 (SPRING, LINT SCREEN DOOR), W10211915 (Dryer Blower Wheel).
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 MED5500FC0: WPW10512946 (Roller Support Tri-Ring), WP8066184 (Motor Pulley - 60 Hz.), W10837240 (Idler Pulley with Bracket), W10468057 (Dryer Idler Pulley), 8066184 (Dryer Motor Pulley), W10314171 (Dryer Drum Support Roller).
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 MED5500FC0: WP8577274 (Dryer Thermostat Internal bias), 8544771 (Dryer Heating Element), W10693363 (Thermal Fuse), 8577274 (Dryer Thermistor), 279457 (Heating Element Connection Wire Kit).
Before you buy
Match MED5500FC0 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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