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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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Wallace, The motor direction on this unit is controlled through circuit resistance through the motor centrifugal switch and direction switch. You may want to remove the top panel from the unit and check the power screws WPW10451272 for articles or debris wrapped around the shafts and bearings/drive nuts. Then check the directional switch WP777811 mounted to the upper, front area of the frame. Before you check or replace the motor centrifugal W10439651 Thanks and Good Luck

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, April 25, 2012

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