{"product_id":"choice-312959-dryer-drum-belt-replaces-wpy312959","title":"Choice 312959 Dryer Drum Belt Replaces WPY312959","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: #1a5d1a; 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\u003eChoice 312959 Dryer Drum Belt Replaces WPY312959\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 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.\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\u003eChoice 312959 Dryer Drum Belt\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cem\u003eA properly tensioned belt should give about 1 inch of movement when pressed at the center of the drum with two fingers.\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\u003eDrum not spinning or rotating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoud squeaking or grinding noise during the drying cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive vibration or shaking from the dryer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClothes taking longer to dry or remaining damp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDryer won't start or won't turn at all\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is a Choice Part?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoice 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.\u003c\/p\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;\"\u003eY312959, WPY312959, 1000H5, 1246110, 3-12959, 3-14774, 312959, 314774, 8195-959, P46-150, P46-151, 6 3129590, AP6024192, AWP51437, EAP11757542, PD00028571, PS11757542\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 4px; font-size: 15px; color: #475569;\"\u003eIf 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\u003eWhirlpool electric and gas dryers\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pom-list-green\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDG382, DG309, DE710, DE8500, GDE19CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMDE26CSADL, MDE12PDACL, MDE26PCAEL, MDE26MNAEL, MDE13CSACL, MDE13CSAKL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMDG10MNEGW, MDG12PSAGW, MDG26PCAAW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLDE9304ACM, LDE8604ADM, LDE9606AEE, LDE9314ACE, LDE7480ADW, LDE9304ADE, LDE8624ACE, LDE9306ADM, LDE27CT, LDE8600ACL, LDE412, LDE8426ACE, LDE9306ACE, LDE7400ADW, LDE7500ACE, LDE7304ADL, LDE8500, LDE7800ACL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLDG7600AGG, LDG26CS, LDG9206ABE, LDG4914AAL, LDG9804AAE, LDG8616AAE, LDG7800AAL, LDG9904AAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 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.\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\u003eChoice-tier replacement drum belt — attaches to the motor pulley and idler pulley to spin the drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolves \"drum not spinning,\" \"squeaking or grinding noise,\" \"excessive vibration,\" and \"clothes staying damp\" symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100\" long, 3\/8\" wide, 5 ridges, made entirely of rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect drop-in replacement matching the original length and profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces AP6024192, Y312959, 1000H5, 1246110, 3-12959, 3-14774, 314774, 8195-959, P46-150, P46-151, PS11757542, SP8229219, and WPY312959VP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, Crosley, and Kenmore electric and gas dryers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured by an independent supplier to equivalent fit, form, and function specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually\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\u003e312959CM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWPY312959\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDryer Drum Belt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesignation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChoice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRidges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 0.09–0.26 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmits motor rotation to spin the drum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepair Difficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 drum belt (sold individually)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, Crosley, Kenmore\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 — Route The Belt Counterclockwise And Check Tension With Two Fingers\u003c\/strong\u003e Disconnect power at the outlet, or turn off the gas supply if applicable, before beginning. Wear work gloves. Slide the dryer away from the wall and remove the vent duct. Remove the screws securing the front panel, typically two at the bottom. Lift the tensioner and slide the old belt off the motor pulley, then remove it from the drum and idler pulley. Remove the drum retainer and pull out the drum for access if needed. Fit the new 312959 belt around the drum, then thread it in a \u003cstrong style=\"display: inline; font-size: 15px; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: normal;\"\u003ecounterclockwise direction\u003c\/strong\u003e around the drive motor and idler pulley. Rotate the drum until the belt settles into its running position. \u003cstrong style=\"display: inline; font-size: 15px; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: normal;\"\u003eCheck the tension by pressing down on the belt with two fingers at the center of the drum — a correctly adjusted belt should give about 1 inch of movement when pushed.\u003c\/strong\u003e If a roller wheel doesn't spin freely, lubricate it before closing everything up. Reinstall the drum retainer, front panel, and vent duct. Restore power (and gas supply if applicable), then test the dryer with the door open, pressing the door's stop-override switch, to visually confirm the drum turns smoothly before running a full cycle. Tools needed: multi-screwdriver, 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\"\u003eThe motor is running but the drum won't turn. Is this the belt?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I know if the new belt is tensioned correctly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003ePress 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eShould I check anything else while I have the dryer open for this repair?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eWhat does \"Choice\" mean for this part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eChoice 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.\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. 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