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Customer Questions and Answers for Drive Motor by Frigidaire

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Part Number: OEM12964839
Manufacturer Part Number: 134869400

This OEM replacement part is a drive motor for washers. The drive motor is the main engine that propels the washer tub to spin and perform its primary function of washing clothes. Over time, a drive motor can lose power or stop working altogether due to excessive wear and tear. If the washer is no longer spinning or not working as efficiently as it once did, the drive motor will need to be replaced. Thankfully, replacing this part is a relatively easy fix.To begin, start by unplugging the washer. Once unplugged, move the washer away from the wall to gain access to the back panel. Uninstall the back panel by removing the mounting screws. Once removed, gain access to the drive motor and remove the screws that attach it to the washer. After unthreading the screws, pull the drive motor out of its place and position the new motor in its original position. Fasten the mounting screws and make sure the motor is securely attached. This genuine replacement part is sold individually and is compatible with Frigidaire, Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, Westinghouse, and Sears/Kenmore brand washers.

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For Frigidaire Drive Motor (Part Number: OEM12964839)

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Gary, If you have power to the motor then the issue will be a faulty motor that would need to be replaced.

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Gary, it would be recommended that the timer 134148500 (part has been discontinued by the manufacturer) is tested for 120VAC going to the motor control 134149220 (part has been discontinued) to identify if the failure would be in the timer or the control. If there is 120VAC going out to the control, the motor control has failed. If not, the timer has failed.

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Leon, Based on the information provided it does sound like the motor would be the issue with the unit not operating properly for the spin cycle.

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Steve, In most cases a dryer squealing noise for this unit would be caused by either the front drum glide or a bad rear bearing.

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Steven for Model Number Kenmore front loader washing machine 417.41052000

The washer started making a somewhat loud sound when it spins. I took the water pump off and didn't find anything clogged (though there is a leak somewhere). I removed the back panel and the sound is definitely connected to when I spin the drum. I took off the belt and isolated the loud noise to when I spin the motor (not the drum). Is it safe to assume that I need a new drive motor? And is it worth it on a 13 year old machine that also has a leak (possibly bad pump?).

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Steven, For the leak you will need to check to make sure that it is not leaking from the tub, bellow, water valves or the drain pump. If the motor has a noise when you turn it then the motor is bad and would need to be replaced.

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Hello Greg. Yes, based on the information you provided, you will need to order and replace the outer tub assembly on the unit. It sounds like the bearings in the tub assembly is bad.

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Hello Penny. Check and see if the belt is broke on the unit. If not, and there is power to the motor, you will need to order and replace the motor on the unit

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Hello David If the motor does not spin when trying to turn by hand then yes the motor is bad and will need to be replaced.

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Hello Phil, You will want to make sure that the bolt holding the motor in place is tight. Check the belt for damage and if these check ok then the issue would be in the rear tub bearing.

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