Element
Replaces 660982
Heats the air. Clothes still damp after a full timed cycle usually point here.
Belt
Replaces 660997
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
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.
Motor switch
Replaces 3388235
A motor that hums but won't turn, or stops once it's warm, needs replacing.
1ElementWP4391960
2Belt341241
3Idler pulleyWP691366
4Blower wheelWP694089Part numbers come from the Sears PartsDirect parts list for the Whirlpool LE6098XTW0 (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.