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Customer Questions and Answers for Motor by Frigidaire

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By: Frigidaire
Part Number: OEM6321441
Manufacturer Part Number: 131560100

The Motor is an OEM part for Frigidaire dryers. It is responsible for driving the drum rotation in the dryer, allowing for the tumbling and drying of clothes. It converts electrical energy into mechanical motion, providing the necessary power to spin the drum and circulate air for efficient drying.

Causes of a faulty dryer motor can include wear and tear over time, electrical malfunctions, or physical damage. These factors can result in issues such as the drum not spinning, unusual noises during operation, or the dryer not heating properly.

Symptoms of a bad dryer motor may include:

  • The drum not rotating or spinning
  • Unusual grinding or squealing noises while the dryer is in use
  • Dryer not generating heat or insufficient drying performance

This OEM Frigidaire part can also be used on Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Westinghouse, and Sears/Kenmore.

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For Frigidaire Motor (Part Number: OEM6321441)

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JT, There is a "one shot" thermal fuse 134120900 located on the back wall of the cabinet interior. If the fuse opens, due to high heat, or runaway temperature, it will eliminate power to the motor, and the dryer won't start or run. You're going to want to test or bypass the fuse temporarily to see if the dryer starts and runs.

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Hello Kim! Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not offer the parts installed on the motor as a separate part and the motor will need to be replaced. Your part number is 131560100. Thanks!

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Hello Neil, Try opening the door and holding the door switch closed. Set the unit to a cycle and reach inside and spin the drum while holding the start switch, (you may have to borrow a third hand from an assistant). If the unit starts, you have a bad start winding in the motor. If you can't spin the drum, you probably have a misguided belt or debris in the blower wheel.

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Hi Joe. Make sure the vent is entirely clear and not restricted. Make sure the outside vent cap / hood is opening and closing properly 4-5x /yr. so lint and moisture does not back up and create a restriction causing these issues. All this will back up the moist heat and overheat the motor part # 131560100 and cause premature failure. Thank You.

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Walter, a couple of things to check, Make sure the new drum seals are not twisted or bunched up, causing the drum to jam and not move freely, Make sure the felt seal on the back of the front panel is not damaged and the drum glides did not get dislodged when you reinstalled the front panel, and check and make sure you have the drive belt properly routed and centerred on the motor and idler pulleys. It's a remote possibility, but check and make sure nothing fell or got into the blower assembly and jammed the blower wheel.Good Luck and Thanks

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Hello Stephanie. I usually use a pair of vice grips on the motor shaft on the belt end. Do not clamp them on the pulley as this will cause burrs which will wear the belt. Clock wise should remove as your looking at the blower wheel (left handed threads). I normally look at the replacement part to ensure I'm not trying to turn it the wrong direction because if you force it the wrong direction you can damage the part that you don't need to replace. The motor will then easily unclip from the shroud assembly. I certainly hope this helps.

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Hello Andre. Based on the information you provided, you will need to replace the motor 131560100 in the unit. Hope this helps.

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