Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Drive Motor by Whirlpool

Dang Quach, Sorry, the centrifugal switch comes with the motor.

Yepster10, We will need to know what wires you have and which ones are extra to be able to assist properly with your question.

Michael, The part number for the dryer drive motor will be 279787.

Aaron, Based on the information provided the motor for your model is 279787 https://www.appliancepartspros.com/whirlpool-drive-motor-279787-ap3094233.html

Dean, Yes the motor winding's and switch can be tested with a multi meter. You will need to remove power and access the motor in the base of the cabinet. label mark or take a photo of the wires attached to the motor switch, then remove them. you will test for resistance across the motor winding's, terminals 4M across to 5M should read 2.4 to 3.6 ohms resistance(main winding) and 2.4 to 3.8 ohms resistance across the 3M and 4M terminals on the motor switch(+/- 10%). You will need to manually activate the centrifugal switch and check for continuity across the 5M and 6M terminals, then check across the 1M and 2M terminals on the motor switch. There should be a "closed" circuit on each test.

Dave, The part number for the motor is 279787 and it will fit the model you have provided. You can return the part as long as it has not been installed. Part warranty is one year unless it's a business.

Deborah, you will want to check along the felt of the drum. It is common for debri like screws and such to get caught in the felt and this can cause a squeaking sound. You will also want to check the blower housing to ensure that there is not anything inside. It is possible that the motor could cause a chirping sound but it is uncommon.

Hello David, you can test the motor windings for resistance; motor contact 4 to 5 you should have 3.3 - 3.6 ohms and 4 to 3 should show 2.7 - 3.0 ohms. You can also verify the motor is getting voltage from the board through the fuse and belt switch on motor contact 4. Thanks!

Courtney, If the unit will restart after having time to cool down then check for anything that is causing a drag on the motor causing it to overheat. If this checks ok then check to see if the motor is getting power when it shuts down. If there is then the motor would be the issue.

Mark, The control board of the unit would only be a moisture control board and would not run through the motor. It would be recommended to check the wiring to the moisture sensor to make sure that the wiring is good. If it is then the timer would be the most likely cause for the control shorting out.