Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Drive Motor by Whirlpool

Hello Jim, In light of the statement, " if the resistance is in the range of 1 to 6 ohms, replace the machine control", I would replace the electronic control 280087. The tech. sheet will be right 98% of the time.

Hello Judee, You have a bad winding in the motor 279787. This will cause it not to start and it will make it run hot if you help it. The overload on the side of the motor will kick off and turn the motor off when enough temperature is accumulated. It would be a good idea to check for exhaust duct restrictions as excessive heat being held in the unit will cause premature electronic component failure. This would explain the thermal fuse failure and the motor failure. If the issue is not addressed, you will continue having dryer problems........even if you get a different dryer!

Hello Jeff. You will need to test the thermal fuse WP3392519, thermostats 279973 and the door switch WP8283288. They should read closed for continuity with the door closed. If one is bad, it will cause the issues you are having. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

Hello Ted. Based on the part number and model number you provided, 279787 is the correct motor. It may look different, but should work properly on the unit. Hope this helps.

Hello Carol. No, you will need to order the motor assembly 279787 to replace the switch. Hope this helps.

Hi John. Your unit can overheat under 2- conditions normally. Look at the back of the dryer's vent without pulling it out(in the natural position). If the vent is kinked and plastic you are backing up heat and moisture into the cabinet area. Look at the whole length and clean your outside vent/hood to operate properly. You really need the cycling thermostat part # or the thermistor part # WP8577274 that operates the on /off temperature swings. It will stick and get out of range overheating the cabinet and prematurely wearing out parts. use the supplied tech. sheet to activate the diagnostic mode. This will find any fault codes and then you will be able to tell which circuit has the issue. The motor is part # 279787. Thank You.

Hello David. Yes, based on the information you provided, the motor 279787 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps.

Hello Milton. Yes, based on the information you provided, it sounds like the motor 279787 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps.

Hello Chad. The motor 279787 is made of aluminum and copper. There is also some steel and plastic used in the production. Hope this helps.

Hello Bruce. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the motor 279787 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps.