Element
Replaces 3403585
Heats the air. Clothes still damp after a full timed cycle usually point here.
Thermostat
Replaces 3399693
Controls the heat. A dryer that runs too hot or won't heat points here.
Drum belt
Replaces 660996
Turns the drum. If the motor hums and the drum stays still, check the belt first.
Idler pulley
Thumping or squealing during a cycle points to worn rollers, pulleys or bearings.
Motor pulley
Replaces 3394341
Thumping or squealing during a cycle points to worn rollers, pulleys or bearings.
Seal
Replaces 3406130
A worn drum seal lets lint and hot air escape and can squeak as the drum turns.
Motor
Replaces 3976707
A motor that hums but won't turn, or stops once it's warm, needs replacing.
1Element279838
2ThermostatWP3977767
3Drum belt341241
4Idler pulleyWP691366Part numbers come from the Sears PartsDirect parts list for the Whirlpool GEN2000HQ0 (view the list), checked November 15, 2026. Amazon buttons open a search for the part number; we may earn a commission.
Where the model number is
Inside the door opening, on the frame or the back of the door. Older models: on the back panel near the cord.