The Drive Motor is an OEM part for Frigidaire washing machines. This component is essential for powering the washing machine's drum, enabling it to agitate and spin during the wash and rinse cycles. It ensures that clothes are thoroughly cleaned and properly spun dry.
Common causes of a bad drive motor include wear and tear from frequent use, overheating due to heavy loads, electrical issues such as power surges, and physical damage from impact or mishandling.
Symptoms of a bad drive motor include:
- The washing machine not spinning or agitating
- Loud, unusual noises during operation
- The washer not starting or stopping mid-cycle
- Burning smell or visible signs of motor overheating
This OEM replacement is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Motor died on washer Timothy P. • Los Angeles , CA • July 27, 2014
I took the easy fix first and replaced the Capacitor. That got me three loads before the motor burned out. I ordered the motor from AppliancePartsPros.com after a google search for "best price model # 134159500 Drive motor " The part arrived in 5 days, and it took about 15 minutes to remove the old motor and replace it with the new one. Simple and easy. four screws, four nuts, and two electrical connections. — The hardest step was one of the four mounting screws was way back inside and it took...
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