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I am looking for a replacement motor for the above kenmore dryer. Is the procedure to replace the motor a simple one or a hard one? The motor recommended is ap3094233. Is this correct?

Bob L. for Model Number 110.66932691

Answer Hello Bob. Yes, the correct motor is 279787 for your model. These are not easy to change, but can be done. You will need to remove the drum from the dryer and remove the blower wheel from the motor, to remove the motor. Hope this helps.

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Does motor Part Number: AP3094233 have the centrifuge switch as part of the motor assembly?

Joe

Answer Yes, the centrifugal switch is included with the motor. You will need to attach the wire harness to the switch.

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Does motor PN 279787 come with the drive pulley on it or do I have to pull from the old motor and install on the new? If I have to pull and reinstall, will I break it or is it just better to order a pulley also? Thanks

Keith for Model Number GEC9858EQ1

Answer Hello Keith. The drive pulley comes with the motor. However, you may need to order a new blower wheel as these to break during removal.

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I bought a replacement motor for my HE4 dryer and the blue wires are not the same as original motor is there a diagram or step by step guide to replace this motor?

Deb for Model Number 110.85088401

Answer Hello Deb, We do not have a diagram for the wiring of the motor for this model. If there is a change in the wiring there would be a instruction sheet that would have come with part.

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Start Button pushed down for seconds to get motor started. Dry's for 10 mins. Shuts off. No longer starts even when Start button is depressed (otherwise I smell a burning smell coming from panel). After 1 hr, it will turn on but repeat the process. It didn't used to start before so I originally cleaned out all the lint on the motor, blower wheel, etc. Motor can now be heard when dryer is on. Not quiet as before. Is it really the motor starting to go out? Thanks

Norman for Model Number Kenmore elite gas dryer

Answer Hello Norman. Yes, based on the information you provided, you will need to order and replace the motor if the tub is not binding up in the unit.

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BASEMENT FLOODED. DRYER HAD ABOUT 3 INCHES OF WATER IN THE BOTTOM. NOW CONTROL PANEL WORKS AND ONLY A CLICK HAPPENS WHEN TRYING TO START DRYER. WOULD THE MOTOR MOST LIKELY BE THE FAILED PART SINCE IT WAS IN THE WATER?

Tb for Model Number WGD9050XW0

Answer TB, You're on track, a water logged electric motor 279787 has little to no chance of starting or running, without a complete rebuild,so you'll need to replace the motor. You'll also want to check the belt switch W10314253 operation and circuit. and the igniter and radiant sensor on the burner assembly, they could be damaged by water as well.

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A repair guy came out and said our kenmore elite dryer wasn't heating up because the centrifugal switch went bad? So to replace the whole motor?? He said everything else checks out okay - does this sound right?

Jodi

Answer Hello Jodi. Yes, if the switch goes out, it will cause the unit to quit heating. If so, you will need to replace the drive motor 279787 in the unit.

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When starting our dryer, the sensing light lights up, and we hear a click, but the dryer will not start. What could be the problem?

Brian for Model Number gew9250pto

Answer Hello Brian, You will want to check the thermal fuses and thermostats to ensure continuity. These would be the most likely cause for the failure. You have a thermal fuse on the blower and one at the heater. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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I need just the centrifugal switch for motor 8538263 . Found pn 23 327271 with letters sae up-gf. Can you tell me what pn to order? Thanks

John B for Model Number dryer 8519498

Answer Hello John. The switch is discontinued. You will need to replace the motor 279787.

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The dryer drum quit turning. The controls light up, and youcan hear a click when you try and ingage the dryer. The windings read 1.7ohms across both main and starter windings. The controls have been acting up, but there is no ohm reading between P1-3 and P1-4 on the master control board. Thinking motor, but there is no sound hum or anything comming from motor. It just quit.

Jim for Model Number Wirlpool Duet electric dryer 7cf

Answer Hello Jim. You need to check the door switch and the thermal fuse in the unit and see if they are bad on the unit. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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