Customer Questions and Answers for Wax Motor by Whirlpool

The Wax Motor is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. It is a crucial component responsible for driving the agitator or impeller that circulates and agitates the water and clothing during the wash cycle.

Symptoms of a faulty Wax Motor include:

• Washing machine not agitating or spinning during cycles
• Loud grinding or screeching noises from the motor area
• Burning smell or smoke from the motor overheating
• Error codes related to the motor or drive system

Causes of a bad Wax Motor can include mechanical failure due to wear and tear over time, electrical issues, or problems with the motor bearings or windings. 

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