{"product_id":"wp40111201-genuine-whirlpool-oem-dryer-drum-belt","title":"WP40111201 Dryer Genuine Whirlpool OEM Drum Belt","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.pom { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: #1e293b; line-height: 1.75; }\n  .pom *, .pom *::before, .pom *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .pom h2 { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 22px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-card-blue { background: #eff6ff; border-color: #bfdbfe; }\n  .pom-card-green { background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #bbf7d0; }\n  .pom-qa { background: #eff6ff; border-left: 4px solid #1e40af; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-qa-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1e40af; margin: 0 0 6px; }\n  .pom ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }\n  .pom ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom ul li::before { content: \"\"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #1e40af; }\n  .pom-list-green li::before { background: #15803d; }\n  .pom-specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .pom-specs-table td { padding: 9px 4px; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:first-child { color: #1e293b; width: 45%; font-style: italic; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:last-child { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; }\n  .pom-warning { background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-warning strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }\n  .pom-faq-item { margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }\n  .pom-faq-q { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom-faq-a { font-size: 15px; color: #334155; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px; }\n  .pom-badge { background: #f0fdf4; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; color: #15803d; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; }\n  .pom p { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWP40111201 Genuine OEM Whirlpool Dryer Drum Belt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WP40111201 is a genuine Whirlpool OEM drum belt for full-size Whirlpool-built dryers. The belt is a long, slender loop that wraps all the way around the outside of the drum, passes around the tension (idler) pulley, and loops around the drive motor pulley. This belt is the sole mechanical connection between the motor and the drum — there is no gear or direct coupling — so when it breaks or slips off, the dryer behaves in a very specific way: the console lights up, the motor runs, the blower moves air, but the drum sits still. Open the door and spin the drum by hand and it will turn freely with no resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis belt measures \u003cstrong\u003e93-3\/8 inches long and 3\/8 inch wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a 5-rib multi-groove profile. Belts fail from age and heat: the rubber hardens over years of thermal cycling, the ribs glaze over and begin slipping under a wet load, and eventually the belt cracks through or snaps outright. A screeching or squealing noise, a rhythmic thump timed to drum rotation, fraying at the edges, or black rubber dust in the cabinet are all signs a belt is near the end of its life. As a genuine OEM part, the WP40111201 is manufactured by Whirlpool to factory specifications — guaranteed fit, materials, and performance. It directly replaces 40111201, WP40111201VP, 14218936, 40051501, 40051502, 59174, 821089, AP6009126, PS11742271, and R0606549.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-qa\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-qa-label\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWP40111201 Genuine OEM Whirlpool Dryer Drum Belt\u003c\/strong\u003e fixes full-size Whirlpool-built dryers where the motor runs but the drum won't turn, the drum spins freely by hand, or the dryer screeches, squeals, or thumps during operation. 93-3\/8\" long, 3\/8\" wide, 5-rib profile. Replaces 40111201, WP40111201VP, 14218936, 40051501, 40051502, 59174, 821089, AP6009126, PS11742271, R0606549. \u003cem\u003eGrooves face against the motor pulley on this platform — same orientation as our Y312959 belt.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Problems This Part Fixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer runs and hums but the drum does not turn — the classic broken belt symptom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrum spins freely by hand with no resistance when the door is open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoud screeching or squealing that begins as soon as the cycle starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhythmic thumping or slapping noise timed to drum rotation — cracked or split belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrinding or rumbling from inside the cabinet as a frayed belt drags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrum turns slowly, intermittently, or stalls under a heavy wet load — glazed belt slipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer won't start, or inadequate heating reported alongside a belt-related noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack rubber dust or belt fragments found in the bottom of the cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible cracking, fraying, glazing, or stretching on the old belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 8px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;\"\u003eCross Reference Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #475569; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003ePart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dryer drum belt directly replaces the following OEM and cross-reference part numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 15px; color: #0f172a; font-weight: bold; line-height: 2.2;\"\u003eWP40111201, 40111201, 14218936, 40051501, 40051502, 59174, PD00002505, EAP11742271, AP6009126, AWP47792, PS11742271, R0606549, WP40111201VP, 661570V, 661570, 3387610, 3389728, 3393999, 339728, 661570VP, AP5983729, PS11722115.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 4px; font-size: 15px; color: #475569;\"\u003e40111201 is the long-running legacy Whirlpool number and WP40111201 is the current part number carrying the \"WP\" prefix. If your part number is not listed above, contact our support team before ordering and we will verify compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drum belt is compatible with select \u003cstrong\u003efull-size Whirlpool-built dryers\u003c\/strong\u003e across the Whirlpool family of brands, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pom-list-green\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhirlpool electric and gas dryers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaytag dryers (select Whirlpool-built models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitchenAid dryers (select models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmana dryers (select models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJennAir dryers (select models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKenmore dryers (select Whirlpool-built models, including SDG3606AWW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoper, Estate, Admiral, Crosley, Inglis, Magic Chef, and Norge dryers (select models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003eThis belt fits a large number of standard full-size front-load dryers used across North America. Because the compatible model list spans many years and revisions, always verify your full model number against your dryer's data label before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whirlpool and Maytag use more than one length of drum belt across their dryer lineups, and belts of a similar rib count and width are not automatically interchangeable. This belt is \u003cstrong\u003e93-3\/8\"\u003c\/strong\u003e long — it is NOT the same belt as our 100\"-long Y312959 belt used on other Maytag\/Whirlpool platforms. A belt that's too long or too short for your drum will slip, walk off the pulley, or fail to seat properly. Measure your old belt or verify your model number before ordering. Contact our support team with your model number if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Whirlpool OEM part — factory-specified length, rib profile, and tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e93-3\/8\" length, 3\/8\" width, 5-rib multi-groove design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWraps around the drum, tension pulley, and drive motor pulley to transfer motor rotation to the drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolves \"motor runs but drum won't turn,\" \"screeching,\" \"squealing,\" and \"drum spins freely by hand\" symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-rib construction grips the motor pulley without slipping under heavy wet loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect drop-in replacement — no cutting, splicing, or modification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces 40111201, WP40111201VP, 14218936, 40051501, 40051502, 59174, 821089, AP6009126, PS11742271, and R0606549\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, JennAir, Kenmore, Roper, Estate, Admiral, Crosley, Inglis, Magic Chef, and Norge dryers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine OEM replacement — guaranteed fit, materials, and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pom-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWP40111201\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDryer Drum Drive Belt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine OEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhirlpool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93-3\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRibs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReinforced rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRib Orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrooves face against the motor pulley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRouting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround drum → tension pulley → drive motor pulley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric and gas dryers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 belt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, JennAir, Kenmore, Roper, Estate, Admiral, Crosley, Inglis, Magic Chef, Norge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Unplug Dryer Before Starting — Photograph Belt Routing First\u003c\/strong\u003e Disconnect power at the outlet or shut off the circuit breaker before beginning. On a gas model, also close the gas shutoff valve before moving the cabinet. Wear work gloves — sheet metal edges inside the cabinet are sharp. Pull off the lint trap and remove the screws securing the top panel, then raise the panel and support it with a block of wood. Remove the rear access panel to locate the motor, blower wheel, and belt. Photograph how the old belt routes around the drum, the tension pulley, and the motor pulley before removing anything — if the belt is already broken, note that the grooved side of this belt rides \u003cstrong\u003eagainst the motor pulley\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the smooth back facing the drum. Loosen and remove the motor mount, lift the motor slightly, and slide the old belt free. The front panel typically needs to come off as well to fully access the drum. Vacuum out accumulated lint while the cabinet is open — lint buildup around the motor and idler is what cooks belts prematurely. Place the new belt around the drum, seat it in the polished wear track left by the old belt, then route it around the tension pulley and around the motor pulley. \u003cstrong style=\"display: inline; font-size: 15px; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: normal;\"\u003eUseful trick: tape the belt loosely to the drum with a strip of masking tape before repositioning the motor, so it doesn't slide off while you work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Re-secure the motor mount, then rotate the drum by hand several full turns and confirm the belt tracks straight and stays centered without walking toward an edge. While you're in there, spin the tension pulley and each drum roller by hand — if any is noisy, gritty, or has play, replace it now, since a seized pulley or worn roller will destroy the new belt quickly. Reassemble the front and rear panels and the top panel, restore power, and run a short empty cycle listening for squeal or thump before loading it. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, 5\/16\" nut driver, flat-blade screwdriver, putty knife, masking tape, work gloves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I confirm the belt is broken and not the motor?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eWith the dryer unplugged, open the door and try to spin the drum by hand. An intact belt gives firm resistance, because you're turning the motor and idler through the belt. If the drum coasts freely like a bicycle wheel, the belt is broken or has jumped off its pulleys. Sound is the other tell: with a broken belt the motor hums and the blower whooshes normally, so the dryer sounds like it's running perfectly while the drum sits still. A failed motor usually buzzes and does nothing, or trips the breaker outright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eWhat's the difference between WP40111201 and 40111201?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThey are the same belt across production revisions. 40111201 was the long-running legacy Whirlpool number and WP40111201 is the current number carrying the \"WP\" prefix Whirlpool adopted. WP40111201VP is a variant packaging code for the same belt. If your dryer's parts diagram or the old belt itself shows any of these numbers, this listing is the correct replacement. The remaining cross-references (14218936, 40051501, 40051502, 59174, 821089, AP6009126, PS11742271, R0606549) are catalog identifiers used by various parts distributors for the same belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eIs this the same belt as your Y312959 listing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eNo. This belt is 93-3\/8\" long, while the Y312959 belt in our catalog is 100\" long — the two are used on different Maytag\/Whirlpool dryer platforms and are not interchangeable. Both share a similar 5-rib profile and grooves-against-motor-pulley orientation, which is exactly why they're easy to confuse. Always check your model number or measure your old belt's length before ordering either one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eWhich way do the grooves face on this belt?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eOn this Whirlpool platform, the grooved (ribbed) side of the belt rides \u003cstrong\u003eagainst the motor pulley\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the smooth back of the belt facing the drum. This is the same orientation as our Y312959 belt, but it is the opposite of some other manufacturers' platforms — for example, Frigidaire's 134719300 belt runs with the grooves facing down against the drum instead. Always confirm orientation for your specific brand and platform, and photograph the old belt before removing it whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eThe dryer squeals but the drum still turns. Belt or something else?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eCould be either, and it's worth diagnosing before you order. A glazed or hardening belt squeals as it slips on the motor pulley, usually loudest at startup and under a heavy wet load. But a dry tension pulley bearing makes a very similar squeal, and worn drum rollers add a low rumble underneath. With the cabinet open, spin the tension pulley and each roller by hand — they should turn smoothly and silently. If they're gritty, noisy, or have play, replace them along with the belt, since they share the same teardown and you'd otherwise be opening the dryer twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eIs this an OEM or aftermarket part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThis is a genuine OEM part, manufactured by Whirlpool to factory specifications — guaranteed fit, materials, and performance. It matches the original 93-3\/8\" length, 3\/8\" width, and 5-rib profile of the drum belt originally installed in your Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, or related dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-green\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop With Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA U.S.-based appliance parts retailer specializing in genuine OEM and high-quality replacement parts. We stock components for all major appliance brands and offer fast shipping from our U.S. warehouse. Our team is available to help verify compatibility before you purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pom-badge\"\u003e✓ Genuine OEM Parts\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pom-badge\"\u003e✓ Fast US Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pom-badge\"\u003e✓ Compatibility Support\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pom-badge\"\u003e✓ Secure Checkout\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whirlpool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31334543392821,"sku":"WP40111201","price":14.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0285\/1107\/6405\/files\/WP40111201_1.jpg?v=1784740721","url":"https:\/\/expresspartsdirect.com\/products\/wp40111201-genuine-whirlpool-oem-dryer-drum-belt","provider":"Express Parts Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}