This is an authentic OEM part for use with Whirlpool and Maytag dryers. The tumbler and motor belt attaches to the motor pulley and spins the drum as the motor rotates. The most common reasons for replacing the belt is when the dryer makes noise, won’t start, or won’t turn at all. This part is sold individually. The tool that you will need to replace the tumbler and motor belt is a screwdriver. Unplug the dryer before installing this part
Dryer Drum Belt Y312959 WPY312959
OEM part for: Whirlpool, Maytag
Part Number: WPY312959
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This Dryer Drum Belt Y312959 will fit the following 2412 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Dryer Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: Y312959
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The tumbler belt was broken!
Tool Type
Dryer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Nutdriver
Parts Used
2. Slid the dryer unit away from the wall.
3. Removed the vent duct from the dryer unit.
4. Removed the front panel, 2 screws at the bottom on the panel.
5. Removed drum retainer.
6. Pulled open the top of the dryer unit.
7. Slid the new belt over the drum.
8. Set the belt on the drive and idler pulley.
9. Rotated the drum till the belt was in the running position.
10. Put the top of the dryer unit back down.
11. Replaced the drum retainer.
12. Reinstalled the front panel.
13. Reattached the vent duct.
14. Plugged in the power cord.
15. Turned on the dryer while door was open and pressing the stop switch on the door.
16 Job complete dryer drum turning like new!
Dryer squeaking.
Tool Type
Dryer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Nutdriver
Parts Used
2. Removed rear panel.
3. Lubricated roller wheel that did not spin freely.
4. Replaced belt (old belt cracked).
5. Replaced front panel.
6. Looped belt over drive motor and tension pulley from back of dryer.
Broken belt
Tool Type
Dryer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Nutdriver
Parts Used
Belt was worn, retainer clips deformed.
Tool Type
Dryer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Power Drill, Nutdriver, putty knife
2. Removed top of dryer.
3. Removed drum and old belt.
4. Installed new belt on drum.
5. Reinstalled front and top of dryer with new clips.
6. Removed access panel on rear of dryer to place belt on motor pulley and idler.
7. Replaced access panel and tested dryer for operation.
Maytag laundry center dryer belt broke
Tool Type
Dryer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
Replaced the belt, although more disassembly than I expected.
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