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Speed Queen
Dryer

Model # DG6161 Official Speed Queen dryer

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Idler Wheel 54414
#17

Motor, idler & belt diagram

Idler wheel

Part #54414

Replaced by #WPY54414

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Speed Queen Washer 52549
#10

Exhaust fan diagram

Speed queen washer

Part #52549

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Speed Queen Retaining Ring 23748
#20

Motor, idler & belt diagram

Speed queen retaining ring

Part #23748

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Belt 52556
#2

Motor, idler & belt diagram

Belt

Part #52556

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Nut 52794
#17

Rear frame & frame base diagram

Nut

Part #52794

Replaced by #WP62739

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Screw 25723
#1

Panels diagram

Screw

Part #25723

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Speed Queen Bumper 21685
#5

Rear frame & frame base diagram

Speed queen bumper

Part #21685

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Nut 23407
#4

Control panel & controls diagram

Nut

Part #23407

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Speed Queen Screw 51780
Speed queen screw

Part #51780

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Motor 52697
#11

Motor, idler & belt diagram

Motor

Part #52697

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Why won't my dryer heat?

Main causes: bad gas valve coils, broken heating element, tripped safety thermostat or fuse, bad operating thermostat, c…

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Why is my dryer making a rattling noise?

Main causes: bad drum support roller, damaged idler pulley, broken blower fan blade, worn drum glide bearing, bad drive …

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 15 minutes or less

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