General Electric Dryer Motor

This dryer motor kit powers the drum and blower. Replacing a weak or failed motor restores proper tumbling and airflow so the dryer starts reliably and dries loads more evenly.

• Drives the drum via the belt and turns the blower wheel for airflow
• Helps resolve: dryer hums but won't start, drum won't turn, or stops mid-cycle
• Can reduce loud buzzing/grinding noises from the motor area
• Restores consistent operation when the motor overheats and trips its protector

• Disconnect power; turn off gas supply to gas dryers before servicing
• Remove panels to access the drive system; release belt tension and remove the drum as needed
• The blower wheel threads onto the motor shaft—support it carefully; many GE dryers use a reverse (left-hand) thread
• Transfer wiring and any reusable hardware to the new motor; test before reassembly

The Drive Motor Kit is an OEM part for GE dryers. This part powers the drum rotation during the drying cycle, ensuring proper tumbling and airflow for efficient drying performance.

Causes of a bad part can include normal wear and tear over time, bearing failure, or electrical issues that prevent the motor from functioning correctly.

Symptoms of a bad Drive Motor Kit include:

• Failure of the dryer drum to rotate or tumble
• Loud grinding or squeaking noises from the motor area
• Overheating or burning smell from the motor
• Incomplete or prolonged drying times

This OEM GE part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.

This motor and pulley kit drives the drum belt and turns the blower wheel in your dryer. Replace a failing motor to bring back smooth tumbling and dependable airflow when the original hums, stalls, or overheats.

• Powers the drum via the belt and spins the blower to move air through the dryer
• Can be associated with overheating or burning smells when the motor is seized or shorted
• Addresses loud buzzing, grinding, or rattling noises from the motor area

• Disconnect power; if gas, shut off the gas supply before servicing
• Remove front/top panels for access; note belt routing and take photos of wiring
• Release belt tension, remove the drum, and detach the blower housing/wheel as required to free the motor
• Install the supplied pulley and move wires over one connector at a time; confirm free drum rotation before restoring power

The Motor Assembly is an OEM component specifically designed for GE laundry machines. This assembly contains the motor and blower wheel that are responsible for forcing air through the dryer and circulating hot air around clothes during the drying cycle. 

Causes of a bad motor assembly can include wear and tear over time, exposure to high heat cycles that can depreciate motor insulation or bearings, or damage due to impact or mishandling. 

Symptoms of a bad motor assembly include:

• The dryer not heating or only heating intermittently  
• Loud grinding or knocking noises originating from the motor area
• The blower wheel no longer spins or turns slowly
• Extended drying times 

This OEM GE part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.

This dryer drive motor and pulley kit restores proper drum rotation by replacing a worn or seized motor. It delivers the torque to turn the drum via the belt so laundry tumbles evenly.

• Drives the drum through the belt for consistent tumbling
• Helps fix a drum that won't turn or starts then stalls
• Addresses humming or buzzing from the motor area
• Eliminates burning smells from a seized motor or pulley

• Unplug the dryer; for gas models, also shut off the gas supply
• Disconnect the vent and access the motor by removing panels
• Release belt tension, remove the old motor, and transfer bracket/pulley orientation and wiring positions
• After reassembly, hand-rotate the drum to ensure belt tracking before test run