Amana
Dryer

Model #ALE956EAW-PALE956EAW Official Amana dryer

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Dryer Door Switch (replaces 33001508, 33001509, WPY304575, Y304576, Y305753, Y305754, Y504570)#12

Door and front, access, and top panel Diagram

Switch

Part #504570
Replaced by #W10169313
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Dryer Drum Front Glide Bearing Pad (replaces 500121)#12

Front bulkhead, air duct & cylinder Diagram

Felt pad

Part #500121
Replaced by #WP500121
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Laundry Appliance Washer#16

Motor and fan assembly Diagram

Washer

Part #52549
Replaced by #WP233520
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Laundry Appliance Retainer Ring

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Retainer ring

Part #23748
Replaced by #WP23748
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Dryer Drive Motor (replaces 2200376)#4

Motor and fan assembly Diagram

Motor

Part #40099801
Replaced by #WP2200376
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Dryer Drum Support Roller#14

Rear bulkhead, rollers & air duct Diagram

Cylinder bracket

Part #500155
Replaced by #WP40113601
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Dryer Blower Wheel (replaces 510139P, 56000P)#6

Motor and fan assembly Diagram

Impeller

Part #56000
Replaced by #56000
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Dryer Door Catch#16

Door and front, access, and top panel Diagram

Door catch

Part #54660
Replaced by #LA-1003
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Dryer Top Panel Clip#8

Door and front, access, and top panel Diagram

Clip

Part #56080
Replaced by #WP22001650
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Dryer Door Catch#18

Door and front, access, and top panel Diagram

Strike

Part #500039
Replaced by #LA-1003
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Symptoms common to all dryers

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Main causes: bad timer or electronic control board, door switch failure
Main causes: lack of electrical power, bad power cord, wiring failure, bad control board, blown thermal fuse, bad door switch
Main causes: clogged exhaust vent, bad motor relay, loose dryer door catch, bad door switch, control system failure, faulty drive motor
Main causes: bad drum support roller, damaged idler pulley, broken blower fan blade, worn drum glide bearing, bad drive motor
Main causes: door switch failure, lack of power, broken belt, blown thermal fuse, bad drive motor, control system failure
Main causes: damaged door strike, worn door catch
Main causes: bad gas valve coils, broken heating element, tripped safety thermostat or fuse, bad operating thermostat, control failure
Main causes: clogged exhaust system, heating system failure, deposits on moisture sensor, control system failure

Repair guides common to all dryers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your dryer.

How to replace a dryer drum support roller

If your dryer thumps or squeals, replace the drum support roller to restore quiet to your home.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 90 minutes or less
How to replace a dryer thermistor

The thermistor senses the air temperature in the dryer. If your dryer overheats or doesn't heat at all, the thermistor could be the problem.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a dryer idler pulley

The idler pulley exerts pressure keeps the drive belt tight so it can rotate the drum. A worn idler pulley squeals or squeaks when the dryer is running. Follow these instructions to replace it.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 90 minutes or less

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