The Felt Drum Seal is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. This part creates a tight seal along the edge of the dryer drum, preventing hot air from escaping and ensuring efficient operation. The felt seal helps to minimize noise and vibration during the drying cycle by cushioning the space between the drum and the dryer body.  Over time, the felt drum seal can wear out, become compacted, or tear, leading to potential issues such as increased drying times, higher energy consumption, and excess noise.  Symptoms of a bad Felt Drum Seal include: Clothes taking longer to dry Unusual noises or increased vibration during operation A visible gap between the drum and the dryer body Excessive lint buildup inside the dryer beyond the lint trap This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.This part fixes the following symptomsMarks left on clothesPart Number W10612022 (AP5737110) replaces 279857, 2813247, 3406130, PS8691753, W10352407, W10389561, W10612022VP, W10663495, W10725245, W10856781.