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Customer Questions and Answers for Drive Motor by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM16860564
Manufacturer Part Number: W10439651

The Drive Motor is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This part powers the agitator and spinning the drum, facilitating the various cycles of the washing machine to ensure clothes are thoroughly cleaned.

Causes of a bad drive motor can include general wear and tear over time, overheating, electrical issues, or mechanical failures within the motor components.

Symptoms of a bad Drive Motor include:

  • Washing machine not agitating or spinning
  • Loud or unusual noises during operation
  • Burning smell coming from the motor
  • Washer stopping mid-cycle or not starting at all

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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Tom, if there is a full 120VAC going to the compactor, the motor W10439651 windings would need to be tested for resistance after turning the power supply off. The motor start windings can be tested at the top limit switch from the red wire to the gray wire and it should measure 10O. The run windings can be tested from the yellow wire at the top limit switch to the white wire of the unit and it should measure between 3O to 5O.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, March 15, 2021

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