Choice 312959 Dryer Drum Belt Replaces WPY312959
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- 312959CM
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- Choice Manufactured Parts
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Choice 312959 Dryer Drum Belt Replaces WPY312959
Choice 312959 Dryer Drum Belt Replaces WPY312959
The Choice 312959 is a Choice-tier replacement drum belt for Whirlpool and Maytag electric and gas dryers, and also fits select KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, Crosley, and Kenmore models. This belt wraps around the drum, motor pulley, and idler pulley, transferring the motor's rotation to keep the drum spinning and clothes tumbling evenly throughout the drying cycle.
Measures 100" long, 3/8" wide, with 5 ridges, made entirely of rubber. Over time, the belt wears out from normal use, excessive heat, lint buildup, or physical damage from impact or mishandling. Symptoms of a failing belt include the drum not spinning or rotating, loud squeaking or grinding noise during the cycle, excessive vibration or shaking, or clothes taking longer to dry or remaining damp. It directly replaces AP6024192, Y312959, 1000H5, 1246110, 3-12959, 3-14774, 314774, 8195-959, P46-150, P46-151, PS11757542, SP8229219, and WPY312959VP.
Quick Answer
The Choice 312959 Dryer Drum Belt fixes Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, Crosley, and Kenmore electric and gas dryers where the drum isn't spinning, or where you hear squeaking/grinding noise, excessive vibration, or notice clothes staying damp. 100" long, 3/8" wide, 5 ridges, rubber. Replaces AP6024192, Y312959, 1000H5, 1246110, 3-12959, 3-14774, 314774, 8195-959, P46-150, P46-151, PS11757542, SP8229219, WPY312959VP. A properly tensioned belt should give about 1 inch of movement when pressed at the center of the drum with two fingers.
Common Problems This Part Fixes
- Drum not spinning or rotating
- Loud squeaking or grinding noise during the drying cycle
- Excessive vibration or shaking from the dryer
- Clothes taking longer to dry or remaining damp
- Dryer won't start or won't turn at all
What Is a Choice Part?
Choice parts are manufactured by a different supplier than the original appliance manufacturer, offering a dependable, cost-effective alternative to Genuine OEM parts. Unlike our OE parts, which come from the same supplier as the original manufacturer, Choice parts are made by an independent manufacturer to equivalent fit, form, and function specifications. This makes them a smart option when you want a reliable repair at a lower price point than Genuine OEM.
Cross Reference Information
Part numbers can change over a product's lifecycle as manufacturers update designs or release new appliance models. For your convenience, we've included any known superseded, alternate, or cross-reference part numbers that match this item.
Replaces Part Numbers
This dryer drum belt directly replaces the following OEM and cross-reference part numbers:
Y312959, WPY312959, 1000H5, 1246110, 3-12959, 3-14774, 312959, 314774, 8195-959, P46-150, P46-151, 6 3129590, AP6024192, AWP51437, EAP11757542, PD00028571, PS11757542
If your part number is not listed above, contact our support team before ordering and we will verify compatibility.
Compatibility
This drum belt is compatible with select Whirlpool electric and gas dryers, and also fits select Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, Crosley, and Kenmore dryers built on the Whirlpool platform, including model numbers such as:
- DG382, DG309, DE710, DE8500, GDE19CD
- MDE26CSADL, MDE12PDACL, MDE26PCAEL, MDE26MNAEL, MDE13CSACL, MDE13CSAKL
- MDG10MNEGW, MDG12PSAGW, MDG26PCAAW
- LDE9304ACM, LDE8604ADM, LDE9606AEE, LDE9314ACE, LDE7480ADW, LDE9304ADE, LDE8624ACE, LDE9306ADM, LDE27CT, LDE8600ACL, LDE412, LDE8426ACE, LDE9306ACE, LDE7400ADW, LDE7500ACE, LDE7304ADL, LDE8500, LDE7800ACL
- LDG7600AGG, LDG26CS, LDG9206ABE, LDG4914AAL, LDG9804AAE, LDG8616AAE, LDG7800AAL, LDG9904AAL
Note: Always verify your full model number before ordering, since Whirlpool uses several different belt lengths across its dryer lineup. Contact our support team with your model number if you're unsure.
Key Features
- Choice-tier replacement drum belt — attaches to the motor pulley and idler pulley to spin the drum
- Resolves "drum not spinning," "squeaking or grinding noise," "excessive vibration," and "clothes staying damp" symptoms
- 100" long, 3/8" wide, 5 ridges, made entirely of rubber
- Direct drop-in replacement matching the original length and profile
- Replaces AP6024192, Y312959, 1000H5, 1246110, 3-12959, 3-14774, 314774, 8195-959, P46-150, P46-151, PS11757542, SP8229219, and WPY312959VP
- Compatible with Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, Crosley, and Kenmore electric and gas dryers
- Manufactured by an independent supplier to equivalent fit, form, and function specifications
- Sold individually
Product Specifications
| Part Number | 312959CM |
| OEM Part Number | WPY312959 |
| Part Type | Dryer Drum Belt |
| Designation | Choice |
| Length | 100" |
| Width | 3/8" |
| Ridges | 5 |
| Material | Rubber |
| Weight | Approx. 0.09–0.26 lbs |
| Function | Transmits motor rotation to spin the drum |
| Repair Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
| Quantity | 1 drum belt (sold individually) |
| Compatible Brands | Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, Crosley, Kenmore |
Installation Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
The motor is running but the drum won't turn. Is this the belt?
Yes, this is the classic and most reliable sign of a broken or badly worn drum belt. If you can hear the motor running normally but the drum itself stays still, there's a good chance the belt has snapped or worn through and is no longer connecting the motor's rotation to the drum.
How do I know if the new belt is tensioned correctly?
Press down on the belt with two fingers at the center of the drum after installation. A correctly tensioned belt should give about 1 inch of movement when pressed this way. If it feels much looser or tighter than that, double-check the routing around the motor and idler pulley before closing up the dryer.
Should I check anything else while I have the dryer open for this repair?
Yes, it's worth checking that the drum support roller wheels spin freely by hand. One customer found their roller wheel wasn't spinning freely and lubricated it as part of the same repair, since a sticking roller can contribute to belt wear and noise even after the belt itself has been replaced.
What does "Choice" mean for this part?
Choice parts are manufactured by an independent supplier, different from the appliance's original manufacturer, and built to equivalent fit, form, and function specifications. This gives you a dependable, lower-cost alternative to a Genuine OEM part, distinct from our OE parts, which are sourced from the same supplier as the original manufacturer.
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