Customer Questions and Answers for Drive Motor by Whirlpool

This drive motor powers the rotating component in your appliance, restoring smooth, reliable motion when the original motor is worn, seized, or noisy. Use it to fix no-rotation issues and inconsistent operation.

• Converts electrical energy into torque to rotate the attached component as designed for your model
• Helps resolve symptoms like no movement, stalling, or slow/intermittent rotation
• Restores consistent, dependable rotation under normal load

• Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing; appliances may contain sharp edges and high-voltage components—use caution
• Note wire/connector orientation and transfer any mounting grommets or brackets from the old motor
• Ensure the driven component turns freely by hand before restoring power
• After installation, run a short functional test to confirm proper rotation