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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)

Jim May 03, 2015 for Model Number WED5500XW0

When the dryer starts there is squeaking noise that sometimes get's loud and sometimes it goes away. Had a repair person in and they said the bearing need to be lubricated. Dryer stopped making the sound for a week or 2 and now it is doing the same. Repair person refused to return my call. Could it be the bearing in the motor and the motor needs to be replaced?

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Jim, This issue would not have anything to do with the motor bearing or the motor. This issue would be more likely a issue with the rollers and roller shafts. When the rollers and shafts heat up it will cause the noise and as it cools some during the cycle can stop.

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Jim April 22, 2015 for Model Number 11064972301

I am working on a Kenmore dryer model 11064972301. As soon as I turn the timer to on it starts, I don't have to press the start button. It will shut off if I turn the timer to off, but if I open the door and close it, it starts again. I checked the start button with the ohm meter and it was working. I'm thinking there is a relay on or near the motor that's stuck closed. What do you think?

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Jim, This issue would be caused by a stuck centrifugal switch on the motor. You will want to check to make sure that there is no lint inside the ends of the motor and if not then the motor would need to be replaced.

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Jerry December 06, 2014 for Model Number 11067902791

When you push the start button, it won't turn. It just makes a noise. If you open the door and push the door button and turn the drum, it rotates and starts. I've changed the belt already.

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Hello Jerry, This is a bad start winding in the motor 279787.

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Paul October 28, 2014 for Model Number 11063942101

Set timer 60 minutes but then after a few minutes it stops then restarts any idea what the problem could be ?

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Paul, If the unit starts then stops after a few minutes then restarts then stops again then the issue would most likely be caused by the timer.

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Bob August 12, 2014 for Model Number 100.78932792 kenmore 90 plus series

My start button is giving us some trouble but once we get it started it runs for maybe 5 minutes and then shutsdown. In about another 5 minutes it restarts and then shutdown again by itself. Any Ideas??

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Hello Bob. Based on the information you provided, you will need to order and replace the motor in the unit.

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Doug May 05, 2014 for Model Number 110.74952300

I have a Kenmore Elite Gas Dryer that is old enough that I can't remember when it was purchased. It dries okay but has a high pitch whine when running. Are there any bearings that can be lubricated? Any likely fixes that don't require replacing the motor? Thanks

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Hello Doug, A high pitched whine is usually the indication of debris contacting the blower wheel. Normally nothing has to be replaced, you only need to remove the debris.

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Eric February 20, 2014 for Model Number GEW9250PWO

Hi my drier is a whirlpool duet model # GEW9250PWO I put the control on and put any cycle then press start everything look normal the time is normal but the motor is not turning, next I did a bypass of sensor but still the motor not doing nothing, next I remove the plug of the motor and put my meter to check if the timer is sending the power, next I put the control on and press start and gave me 240 ac volt went I put start ok that mean that is sending the power but the motor is now turning on my opinion is the motor but what is your opinion did you want me to check something else thank you I will wait for your respond.

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Hello Eric. You need to make sure the thermal fuse is good and the belt is not broke. If there is power to the motor and it does not run, you will need to replace the motor.

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Romano December 24, 2013 for Model Number GGW9200LW1

I replaced the motor on a whirlpool duet because it won't spin anymore. After replacing the motor and putting the dryer back together, and turning the machine on, the drum spins, but now it won't stop spinning. Pressing the cancel button turns off the control panel, but the machine keeps running. Even if the machine is spinning, there is no heat. The only way the machine can be stopped is if you open the door, or pull the plug from the wall socket. On timed dry, the minutes do not count down. The control panel was working fine before I replaced the motor. Is the control board now damaged?

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Hello Romano, You should pull the tech sheet and perform the tests recommended on it. This sounds like more than one problem. The unit not stopping at the end of the cycle could be a stuck set of relay contacts on the main board. The not heating complaint could be the ignitor or the coils on the gas valve. This is a situation where troubleshooting will be necessary to pinpoint the trouble.

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Jim October 20, 2013 for Model Number 11085872400

My dryer currently won't run. all the diagnostic checks look good. the door switch and thermal switch check out. I ended up going back to my dryer technical sheet and following all the steps from the beginning to see what my problem might be. Everything checked out fine until I got to the motor circuit test. After struggling to find the right terminals to test I think I finally found them and showed infinite resistance on both the main and start motor circuit. I assume the motor is dead and needs to be replaced but I am not sure. I find it odd that both circuits would be blown at the same time. Is that normal or am I not checking out the motor properly? Any help is appreciated.

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Jim, With your multi meter set at the lowest resistance setting (R1 orR2) you should read 2.4 to 3.6 ohms resistance from the blue wire on back and white/orange wire (run winding). You should have the same resistance reading between the blue wire and the purple wire (start winding). It is possible to damage both windings, but that's pretty rare.

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Bill H August 30, 2013 for Model Number WED5600XW0

Dryer runs and heats up with no clothes in it. When clothes are put in, the dryer trips the circuit breaker in the home panel box. Assuming the electrical outlet, circuit, and circuit breaker are fine, what would be the problem with the dryer?

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Bill, Based on this information it sounds like either the motor is running off only the start winding or that the centrifugal switch in the motor is stuck and running both the run and start winding. For this issue you would want to replace the motor.

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