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Speed Queen
Dryer

Model # AEM497W Official Speed Queen dryer

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Belt 59174
#9

Motor, exhaust fan & belt (aem477w) (aem497l) (aem497w) diagram

Belt

Part #59174

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Idler Assembly 500269
#25

Motor, exhaust fan & belt (aem477w) (aem497l) (aem497w) diagram

Idler assembly

Part #500269

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Motor 501211
#7

Motor, exhaust fan & belt (aem477w) (aem497l) (aem497w) diagram

Motor

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Dryer Blower Fan 56000
#4

Motor, exhaust fan & belt (aem477w) (aem497l) (aem497w) diagram

Dryer blower fan

Part #56000

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Thermal Fuse 62600
#7

Heater box assembly (original) (aem477w) (aem497l) (aem497w) diagram

Thermal fuse

Part #62600

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Idler Wheel 54414
#21

Motor, exhaust fan & belt (aem477w) (aem497l) (aem497w) diagram

Idler wheel

Part #54414

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Clamp 58047
#8

Motor, exhaust fan & belt (aem477w) (aem497l) (aem497w) diagram

Clamp

Part #58047

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Glide Drum 501676
#14

Front bulkhead, air duct, felt seal & cylinder (aem477w) (aem497l) (aem497w) diagram

Glide drum

Part #501676

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Screw 501668
Screw

Part #501668

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Door Catch 54660
#5

Lower access panel, front panel & seal (aem477w) (aem497l) (aem497w) diagram

Door catch

Part #54660

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