One pulley wheel with retaining ring and washer. The arm or bracket is not included.
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Identify the part and package
One pulley wheel with retaining ring and washer.
Check the catalog sources →Know what you're ordering.
- The arm/bracket is not included.
- W10837240 describes a separate assembly. Do not treat its number as an alias of this wheel.
- Package contents
- One pulley wheel with retaining ring and washer.
- Part reference
- 279640
- Part type
- Dryer Idler Pulley Wheel
- Brands in fit records
- Kenmore; check the full model
- Older references
- 3388672, 697692, W10468057
- Retailer references
- PS334244 (PartSelect)
Documented model matches
“Confirmed” means listed by multiple source publishers, not physically tested by us. Match every character of your model.
| Full model | Brand | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 10687884100 | Kenmore | Confirmed · 2+ sources |
| 10687884300 | Kenmore | Confirmed · 2+ sources |
| 10687884600 | Kenmore | Confirmed · 2+ sources |
| 11060052990 | Kenmore | Confirmed · 2+ sources |
| 11060052991 | Kenmore | Confirmed · 2+ sources |
| 11060056990 | Kenmore | Confirmed · 2+ sources |
| 11060056991 | Kenmore | Confirmed · 2+ sources |
| 11060072990 | Kenmore | Confirmed · 2+ sources |
| 11060072991 | Kenmore | Confirmed · 2+ sources |
| 11060092990 | Kenmore | Confirmed · 2+ sources |
Before you replace it
- Inspect the pulley wheel and its mounting arm separately. A damaged arm may require a different assembly.
Compare the actual package.
Compare the exact reference, quantity and model evidence before comparing cost. Retailer prices are dated observations; shipping and tax are extra unless the seller says otherwise.
| Listing | Reference & quantity | Price check | Warranty & returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts DrCatalog reference | 279640One pulley wheel with retaining ring and washer. | $13.80Snapshot retrieved 2026-10-21Check listing ↗ | Confirm seller warranty, installed-part exclusions and return shipping before purchase. |
| PartSelectCatalog reference | 279640One pulley wheel with retaining ring and washer. | $26.82Snapshot retrieved 2026-10-21Check listing ↗ | Confirm seller warranty, installed-part exclusions and return shipping before purchase. |
Choose a listing only after resolving model fit and package differences. A lower price, familiar brand or similar photograph is not additional compatibility evidence. We have not physically tested these offers or ranked their quality.
Retailer links · affiliate tracking disabled. FitCertain does not sell these parts.Plan the replacement.
This is an overview for planning the work. Use your complete model’s service instructions for access, fasteners and final checks. The linked catalogs identify the part and may provide repair material for specific models; they are not instructions for every appliance.
- Access / difficulty
- Access and fasteners vary by model; use the model service instructions.
- Time
- No model-specific time estimate has been verified.
- Tools
- Use the tool list in the model-specific service instructions.
- Disconnect power and follow the model instructions for making a gas dryer safe; do not disconnect gas piping yourself.
- Find the full-model service procedure and identify the belt, tensioner and cabinet access before removing panels.
- Record the belt route. Follow that procedure to release tension and remove only the wheel or assembly identified for this reference.
- Compare the new component and retaining hardware with the diagram; install it using the model procedure and restore the correct belt route.
- Check that the mechanism moves as directed with power disconnected, then reinstall every guard and panel before the prescribed closed-cabinet test.
This is a planning overview, not a complete service procedure. Stop for damaged wiring, gas odor, leaks or uncertain access; use qualified service.
Availability & number history
Last status check: 2026-10-21. Retailer catalogs listed this part for sale when reviewed. Stock and delivery estimates must be checked with the retailer.
Availability can change. Check the current retailer listing; a missing listing alone does not prove that a part is discontinued.
A few useful answers.
Does finding my part number confirm compatibility?
No. Match the complete appliance model and its suffix against the documented model list. An unlisted model is unknown, not a confirmed mismatch.
Does 279640 include the idler arm?
No. This record describes the wheel with its retaining ring and washer. The arm or bracket is not included.
Is W10837240 an older number for this wheel?
No documented equivalence is asserted here. W10837240 describes a separate assembly and is not a search alias for 279640.
Should I buy a wheel or a complete assembly?
Use the model diagram and inspection to identify what is damaged. A wheel-only purchase does not replace a damaged arm; verify each required reference separately.
Other parts to identify separately
Related references are not interchangeable. Check each part against your model.
- WP691366 — Different reference to identify separately. Not an interchangeable substitute; check its own complete-model evidence.
- W10837240 — Different reference to identify separately. Not an interchangeable substitute; check its own complete-model evidence.
Keep checking
Check our sources
Source records include retailer catalogs and seller listings. The confidence label identifies how much corroboration we have.
- Parts Dr Accessed 2026-10-21
Catalog identity and fit table; accessed through retrieved web catalog text, not a live stock feed.
- PartSelect Accessed 2026-10-21
Catalog identity and fit table; accessed through retrieved web catalog text, not a live stock feed.
- BlueStars (compatible-part seller) Accessed 2026-10-21
Compatible-part maker's model claims corroborate the PartSelect table; this is not an OEM fit guarantee.