Element
Replaces 3403585
Heats the air. Clothes still damp after a full timed cycle usually point here.
Thermal cut-off fuse kit
Replaces 3977393
Controls the heat. A dryer that runs too hot or won't heat points here.
Drum belt
Replaces 8066065
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.
Operating thermostat
Controls the heat. A dryer that runs too hot or won't heat points here.
High-limit thermostat
Controls the heat. A dryer that runs too hot or won't heat points here.
Blower wheel
Moves air through the drum. Long drying times and rattling point here.
Motor
Replaces 8538262
A motor that hums but won't turn, or stops once it's warm, needs replacing.
Drying rack
The drying rack made for this dryer, for shoes and sweaters that can't tumble.
1Element279838
2Fuse kit279816
3Drum belt341241
4Idler pulleyWP691366Part numbers come from the Sears PartsDirect parts list for the Whirlpool LEQ5000KW2 (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.