Customer Questions and Answers for Drive Motor (Three-Speed) by Whirlpool

This three-speed drive motor powers the wash and spin functions in select top-load washers. Replace it to restore proper agitation and spin when the original motor is weak, seized, humming, or not running.

• Drives the washer's drive system to agitate and spin
• Provides three selectable speeds as commanded by the timer/control
• Common failure symptoms: no agitate or spin, humming/buzzing, burning smell, or stopping mid-cycle and restarting after cooling

• Disconnect power and turn off water before servicing
• Ensure the drive system turns freely (pump and drive components) to avoid overheating the new motor
• Transfer and secure any mounting hardware and connect the wiring harness in the same orientation
• Run a short test cycle empty to verify smooth, quiet operation