Parts for WGR242AS5 — Dryer

We found 10 parts confirmed to fit the Dryer WGR242AS5.

Compatibility table

All 10 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
5303307893Dryer High-Temperature LubricantThis model only
131644700Electrolux Dryer Door Handle (White)3 models
131724300Dryer Drum Bearing Bracket344 models
131775600Frigidaire Dryer Blower Wheel and Housing Assembly786 models
131777700Dryer Drum Support Shaft943 models
5303281135Dryer Radiant Sensor948 models
131825900Dryer Drum Bearing1,059 models
5303281153Dryer Drum Bearing Kit 53032811531,563 models$38.74
5303281019Dryer Grounding Ball2,258 models
5303281020Dryer Rear Bearing Clip2,267 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 WGR242AS5: 5303307893 (Dryer High-Temperature Lubricant), 5303281135 (Dryer Radiant Sensor), 131825900 (Dryer Drum Bearing), 5303281153 (Dryer Drum Bearing Kit 5303281153), 5303281019 (Dryer Grounding Ball).

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 WGR242AS5: 131644700 (Electrolux Dryer Door Handle (White)), 131724300 (Dryer Drum Bearing Bracket), 131777700 (Dryer Drum Support Shaft), 5303281020 (Dryer Rear Bearing Clip).

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 WGR242AS5: 131775600 (Frigidaire Dryer Blower Wheel and Housing Assembly).

Before you buy

Match WGR242AS5 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.

Still not sure?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.