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Dryer Drive Motor

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By: Whirlpool

Part Number: OEM9282708

Manufacturer Part Number: 279787

The Dryer Drive Motor is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. This motor is responsible for turning the drum and the blower wheel, which allows for effective drying and air circulation within the dryer.

Over time, the drive motor can wear out or fail due to mechanical stress, electrical issues, or general wear from regular use. Causes of a bad drive motor include motor burnout, worn bearings, or issues with the electrical connections.

Symptoms of a bad dryer drive motor include:

The dryer drum not spinning
The dryer making unusual noises such as humming, buzzing, or grinding
The dryer starting but then stopping shortly after
A burning smell coming from the dryer

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Dryer Drive Motor (Part Number: OEM9282708)

Belinda December 06, 2017 for Model Number WED8300SB1

Trouble shooting problem on dryer. when I push the start button I hear a buzz, then into the drying cycle it is making a loud humming sound that goes in & out. also the dryer will shut off during a cycle.

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Belinda, This issue would most likely be caused by a faulty motor on the unit.

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Chris June 21, 2017 for Model Number LG9481XWW1

Motor was bad. Changed motor and thermal fuse. Started dryer with top up. The blower wheel cover was loose and bottom of cover touched a wire on a switch and sparked. This switch is directly below the thermal fuse and has 4 wires. 2 purple, 1 red, 1 blue. Now everything is dead. Nothing works now. Tested thermal fuse and seems OK. Looking for help. Hoping the new motor isn't dead.

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Chris, The switch that you are referring to would be the cycling thermostat which should not cause the unit to be dead. The thermal fuse on the blower housing would most likely cause this but if it checks ok then check the wiring at the terminal block make sure that it is not damaged and make sure that the house breaker is not tripped and make sure that there is 120 vac getting to the unit. Also if the dryer is on a GFCI circuit make sure that the GFCI is not tripped.

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Max October 24, 2016 for Model Number 110.96591220

Is it worth it to replace a motor without knowing the age of this dryer? Serial number is MD3709650 Model 110.96591220. The motor just hums when you press the start button. It ran for just a short moment but them stopped and will not turn the drum any longer. The heater elements are all good when checked, not burnt out or blown. The timer works and clicks when turned to different settings. Again, turn to a new setting and push the start button and it just hums and even has a faint smell when doing this. Thank you

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Max, The motor part number on your unit would be 279787 and you would want to make the decision based on price of the part to see it is a repair that you would want to make. This unit was manufactured in September of 1994.

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Jeff October 07, 2016 for Model Number 110.62952100

Kenmore dryer won't stay running after I let go of the start button. I replaced the start button thinking that was the problem but it wasn't. After some research on your and other websites, I surmised that it was the motor that was the problem. I ordered one and put it in and still the same problem. What should I do to correct the issue?

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Hello Jeff, This is most likely the motor relay WP3405281.

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Doug A. June 16, 2016

Does the Blower Wheel come with the Drive Motor #279787 or is it a separate part # for the Whirlpool Duet gas dryer?

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Hello Doug. It has to be ordered separately.

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Ken December 15, 2015 for Model Number GEW9250PW1

Loaded, the dryer runs for 2 or 3 minutes and shuts down. Time still counts down, but dryer won't restart for half hour or so. Empty, the dryer runs, and stays running. Motor is quiet and doesn't seem unusually hot, and the vent and blower housing have been cleaned. Any ideas?

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Hello Ken. It sounds like the motor is bad and will need to be replaced in the unit.

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Art November 15, 2015 for Model Number Kenmore 110.97591240

I got a replacement motor but the protrusions on the round plastic covered mounts do not match the dips on the mounting frame brackets. (these are the round things that the mounting clips install over). I could chisel off the protrusions so the motor would sit flush in the mount. Is that a workable solution, or should I be trying to get a replacement? the part is motor 279827 (superseding part 3395654), but the part no. on the replacement is W10448892.

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Art, You will want to make sure that the motor is turned properly in order to line it up. It is possible that you got a wrong motor and it will not line up.

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Woody October 15, 2015 for Model Number 110.60932990 Kenmore Dryer

1. I replaced bad motor with 279787. 2. Did not hookup belt switch. 3. New motor (Jason Industrial Inc) only has one terminal on overload relay for blue wire, it came with a jumper and splice wire and instructions to make connections (I do not understand). 4. Dryer will not run without holding down start button. Q: how do I make the connections to hook up Belt switch? pictures or video would be helpful

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Hello Woody. You will take the blue wire from the broke belt switch and connect it to the single terminal on the back of the overload protector according to the instructions. It shows a diagram in figure number 3 of the instruction sheet.

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Deuce September 27, 2015 for Model Number Whirlpool WED9400SW0

Our dryer makes a loud squeak/chirp while running. The drum turns freely and without fail. I have removed the dryer duct cover and inspected the blower wheel and removed lint. While the cover was off, I ran the unit to try to determine the cause. It sounds as if the noise is coming from behind the blower housing. Could this issue be related to the motor, drum roller shafts or belt wear?

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Hello Deuce, This can be due to a failing drum roller or idler pulley 4392067.

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Zhilton May 25, 2015 for Model Number 110.60912990

Can start the dryer for the first time, everything is normal. After running a load through...replace dry clothes with another wet load, when starting there is a slight hum, but the dryer will start. Replace clothes with a third load, dryer most like won't start...acts like it trips a relay (acts like a breaker is tripped). After letting it sit for 20-30 minutes (doing nothing else) it will then start and dry the load like normal. But likely to not restart if another load is added soon after the timer goes off. I know the breakers for the house are good (check with test light when dryer won't start) as well as checked to make sure exhaust vent is clear. Could I have a thermal switch going bad?

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Hello Zhilton. The motor 279787 in the dryer is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.

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