Parts for YMEDB950YG2 — Whirlpool Dryer
We found 10 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool Dryer YMEDB950YG2.
Compatibility table
| Part # | Part | Also fits | Reference price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPW10388669 | Control, Electric | 28 models | $150.59 |
| W10547292 | Dryer Idler Pulley | 71 models | — |
| W10359271 | Dryer Drum Support Roller Shaft | 148 models | — |
| 280148 | Thermal Cut-Off with High Limit Thermostat | 467 models | $38.86–$50.56 |
| W10512946 | Dryer Support Roller Tri-Ring Washer | 607 models | — |
| 3390719 | Dryer Thermal Fuse | 806 models | — |
| W10314171 | Dryer Drum Support Roller | 2,050 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.
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 YMEDB950YG2: WPW10388669 (Control, Electric), 80047 (Dryer Repair Kit).
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 YMEDB950YG2: W10547292 (Dryer Idler Pulley), W10359271 (Dryer Drum Support Roller Shaft), W10512946 (Dryer Support Roller Tri-Ring Washer), 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 YMEDB950YG2: 280148 (Thermal Cut-Off with High Limit Thermostat), 3390719 (Dryer Thermal Fuse), 8577274 (Dryer Thermistor), 279457 (Heating Element Connection Wire Kit).
Before you buy
Match YMEDB950YG2 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 Whirlpool Dryer models
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