Element
Replaces 660982
Heats the air. Clothes still damp after a full timed cycle usually point 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.
Blower wheel
Replaces 695499
Moves air through the drum. Long drying times and rattling point here.
Pulley
Replaces 694871
Thumping or squealing during a cycle points to worn rollers, pulleys or bearings.
Switch
Replaces 337351
Door, lid and control switches stop a cycle when they fail.
1ElementWP4391960
2Drum belt341241
3Idler pulleyWP691366
4Blower wheelWP694089Part numbers come from the Sears PartsDirect parts list for the Whirlpool LE5790XPW0 (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.