Note: The manufacturer no longer includes the motor shield WP3946532 mentioned in the video. If needed, order it separately.
The Direct Drive Washer Motor is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines This motor drives the agitation, spinning, and draining processes during the laundry cycles, ensuring clothes come out clean and well spun.
Causes of a bad Direct Drive Washer Motor can range from wear and tear over time, overheating due to overloading or obstructed movement, and electrical failures like short circuits or blown capacitors.
Symptoms of a failing Direct Drive Washer Motor include:
- The washing machine not agitating or spinning correctly
- A noticeable decline in the washer's performance
- Unusual noises, such as humming or buzzing, indicating the motor is struggling
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Washer would fill but then would not agitate or spin there was a burning rubber smell Karen G. • Katonah , NY • November 28, 2014
All's well that ends well, but the getting there was a bit of a pain. The web site suggests 3 possible causes for my problem (incl. the burning smell). I began with the first two since they were inexpensive compared to the motor, which was the third cause (and also the least often cause). There is no way to visibly tell if the motor is bad or not.
After replacing the clutch assembly, which did have some plastic pins broken off) and the motor coupling (which actually looked fine, but the...
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