W11568627 Genuine OEM Whirlpool/Kenmore Dryer Drum Belt
The W11568627 is a genuine OEM drum (cylinder) belt for select Whirlpool and Kenmore front-load dryers. This belt wraps around the outside of the drum and routes around the drive motor pulley and idler pulley — it's what actually spins the drum during a drying cycle while the motor and blower keep running independently. Over time this belt stretches, glazes, or cracks from heat and friction, and it eventually slips or snaps, leaving the drum motionless even though the rest of the dryer still runs.
Manufactured by Whirlpool to factory spec for smooth, durable drum operation under high-demand drying cycles, this is a genuine OEM part — not an aftermarket equivalent — so fit and long-term performance match what came on the dryer originally.
Quick Answer
The Genuine OEM W11568627 Dryer Drum Belt fixes a Whirlpool or Kenmore dryer whose drum won't spin, or that runs with a rubbing/thumping noise from the drum area. Genuine OEM replacement, factory fit. Classic symptom: motor and airflow run normally, but the drum sits still — or a rubbing sound right before the belt fails completely.
Common Problems This Part Fixes
- Dryer runs (motor and airflow work) but the drum doesn't spin
- Rubbing, squealing, or thumping noise from inside the dryer during operation
- Clothes bunch up in one spot instead of tumbling
- Burning rubber smell from a slipping or overheating belt
- Visible cracking, glazing, or fraying on the old belt
- Dryer drum spins freely by hand with no resistance from the motor
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 For your convenience, we've included any known superseded, alternate, or cross-reference part numbers that match this item.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 drum belt directly replaces the following part number:
W11568627, W10577771, AP7175918, AWP45299, EAP16660508, OEM21527763, PD00070745, PS16660508
W10577771 is the previous Whirlpool part number for this belt; W11568627 is the current production number. We were not able to confirm additional cross-reference numbers beyond these two at this time. If you have one, contact our support team before ordering and we will verify compatibility.
Compatibility
This drum belt is compatible with the following Whirlpool and Kenmore dryer models:
- 11061632610, 11061632611
- 11061633610, 11061633611, 11061633612
- 11071632610, 11071633610, 110C61633610
- WED9500EC0, WED9500EW0, WGD9500EC0, WGD9500EW0
Note: Not all applicable models are necessarily listed above — this is the compatibility data we were able to confirm from available sourcing, and Whirlpool may use this belt on additional models not shown here. Confirm the belt shown on your dryer's parts diagram matches this part number, or contact our support team with your model number to verify before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM drum belt — factory fit and durability, not an aftermarket equivalent
- Drives drum rotation during the drying cycle
- Built for smooth, reliable operation under high-demand drying cycles
- Resolves drum-not-spinning, rubbing/thumping noise, and slipping-belt symptoms
- Direct replacement for both W11568627 and the earlier W10577771 numbering
- One-year manufacturer replacement warranty on genuine parts
Product Specifications
| Part Number | W11568627 |
| OEM Part Number | W11568627 |
| Part Type | Dryer Drum (Cylinder) Belt |
| Condition | Genuine OEM |
| Application | Whirlpool & Kenmore Dryers |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
Installation Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
My dryer runs but the drum won't turn — is this the part I need?
Yes, in most cases. A broken or badly slipped drum belt is the most common cause of a dryer that powers on, runs the motor and blower, and still produces heat and airflow, but the drum itself sits motionless.
Is W10577771 the same belt as W11568627?
Yes. W10577771 was the earlier Whirlpool part number for this belt; W11568627 is the current production number for the same design. If your dryer's parts diagram shows W10577771, this part is the correct current replacement.
My exact model isn't listed — will this still fit?
Possibly. Whirlpool uses this belt across a range of models beyond what's confirmed in our current compatibility data. Contact our support team with your full model number and we'll verify fit before you order.
Do I need to replace the idler pulley at the same time?
Not necessarily — this listing is for the belt only. However, if your idler pulley is worn, noisy, or doesn't spin freely, it's worth inspecting and replacing while the dryer is already apart, since a bad idler pulley can shorten the life of a new belt.
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