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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)

Dave August 03, 2013 for Model Number geq9800lw1

Dryer will not start at all. Start relay clicks and shows 120v. White wire to motor reads 120v at appropriate points in cycle. Door switch and all fuses show continuity. After removing drum and blocking up pulley switch, motor did come on ONCE when cycling switch, and at the end of cycle at that, but could not get motor to come on again after that. The motor sounded smooth when it did come on, and shows no signs of burning or bearing problems, etc. Could the problem be with the timer switch (although it seems to be sending power to the motor)? Or if power is getting to the motor, is the problem the motor? If it ran smoothly once, you would think that is not the problem. Or could it be the electronic control board? I am stumped and would appreciate any advice you could give to further check those components. Thanks, Dave

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Hello Dave. If there is power to the motor, and it does not run, it is a bad motor. You need to make sure the belt switch, and the thermal fuse is good on the unit. Also, the door switch needs to be tested. If there is no power, then the board would fall into place on the unit. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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Sam July 24, 2013 for Model Number MGD9800TQ0

I need the Pully on the end of the motor for the dryer belt. Do they sell the pully?? The only thing I can find is purchasing the entire motor assemble for a five dollar part.

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Hello Sam. Sorry, you must order the motor assembly 279787 for the pulley.

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Keith March 18, 2013 for Model Number GEC9858EQ1

Does motor PN 279787 come with the drive pulley on it or do I have to pull from the old motor and install on the new? If I have to pull and reinstall, will I break it or is it just better to order a pulley also? Thanks

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Hello Keith. The drive pulley comes with the motor. However, you may need to order a new blower wheel as these to break during removal.

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Deb February 11, 2013 for Model Number 110.85088401

I bought a replacement motor for my HE4 dryer and the blue wires are not the same as original motor is there a diagram or step by step guide to replace this motor?

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Hello Deb, We do not have a diagram for the wiring of the motor for this model. If there is a change in the wiring there would be a instruction sheet that would have come with part.

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Norman January 29, 2013 for Model Number Kenmore elite gas dryer

Start Button pushed down for seconds to get motor started. Dry's for 10 mins. Shuts off. No longer starts even when Start button is depressed (otherwise I smell a burning smell coming from panel). After 1 hr, it will turn on but repeat the process. It didn't used to start before so I originally cleaned out all the lint on the motor, blower wheel, etc. Motor can now be heard when dryer is on. Not quiet as before. Is it really the motor starting to go out? Thanks

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Hello Norman. Yes, based on the information you provided, you will need to order and replace the motor if the tub is not binding up in the unit.

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Tb January 09, 2013 for Model Number WGD9050XW0

BASEMENT FLOODED. DRYER HAD ABOUT 3 INCHES OF WATER IN THE BOTTOM. NOW CONTROL PANEL WORKS AND ONLY A CLICK HAPPENS WHEN TRYING TO START DRYER. WOULD THE MOTOR MOST LIKELY BE THE FAILED PART SINCE IT WAS IN THE WATER?

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TB, You're on track, a water logged electric motor 279787 has little to no chance of starting or running, without a complete rebuild,so you'll need to replace the motor. You'll also want to check the belt switch WPW10411937 operation and circuit. and the igniter and radiant sensor on the burner assembly, they could be damaged by water as well.

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Jodi January 07, 2013

A repair guy came out and said our kenmore elite dryer wasn't heating up because the centrifugal switch went bad? So to replace the whole motor?? He said everything else checks out okay - does this sound right?

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Hello Jodi. Yes, if the switch goes out, it will cause the unit to quit heating. If so, you will need to replace the drive motor 279787 in the unit.

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Brian December 21, 2012 for Model Number gew9250pto

When starting our dryer, the sensing light lights up, and we hear a click, but the dryer will not start. What could be the problem?

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Hello Brian, You will want to check the thermal fuses and thermostats to ensure continuity. These would be the most likely cause for the failure. You have a thermal fuse on the blower and one at the heater. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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John B November 06, 2012 for Model Number dryer 8519498

I need just the centrifugal switch for motor 8538263 . Found pn 23 327271 with letters sae up-gf. Can you tell me what pn to order? Thanks

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Hello John. The switch is discontinued. You will need to replace the motor 279787.

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Jim October 09, 2012 for Model Number Wirlpool Duet electric dryer 7cf

The dryer drum quit turning. The controls light up, and youcan hear a click when you try and ingage the dryer. The windings read 1.7ohms across both main and starter windings. The controls have been acting up, but there is no ohm reading between P1-3 and P1-4 on the master control board. Thinking motor, but there is no sound hum or anything comming from motor. It just quit.

1 Answer

Hello Jim. You need to check the door switch and the thermal fuse in the unit and see if they are bad on the unit. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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