Ed May 02, 2023 for Model Number Whirlpool LER7646JQ0 I installed a motor part #279827CM sold as a replacement for the original motor part #3976707. The instructions for the new motor referred to removing a blue wire, however there was no blue wire to remove. I installed the motor without wiring changes and it works, but there is a very loud drone or humming sound. Any suggestions? Thank you.
1 Answer Ed, there should have been a blue wire that ran from the terminal block to the overload of the motor. In regards to the loud noise, this can be caused by the placement of the motor and mounting brackets being slightly off, creating a vibration. The motor would need to be double-checked to ensure it is sitting securely and that the mounting brackets are as tight as possible. From there, the next step would be to ensure none of the panels are loose when putting the unit back together. Read More...
David September 01, 2022 for Model Number MEDC200XW1 What should continuity read across motor terminals
1 Answer David, it would be recommended that the drive motor 279827 is tested for resistance while the disc behind the terminal block is pulled outwards. From terminal 4 to terminal 5, it should read between 2.4 to 3.6 Ohms of resistance for the run winding. The start winding would measure between 2.4 to 3.8 Ohms when testing from terminal 4 to the copper wire behind terminal 3. Read More...
Jimmy August 22, 2021 for Model Number LEC6848AQ0 Does the motor have a start capacitor? My dryer, you have to hold the start button down until the motor gets up to speed. Or is there a start relay? Before you could press the button once and the dryer would start up.
1 Answer Jimmy, Based on the information provided the dryer does have a push to start relay our part number WP3395395 unfortunately this part has been discontinued by the manufacturer & is no longer available. No alternate or substitute part has been recommended by the manufacturer. Read More...
Shell July 20, 2021 for Model Number 110.87650100 My Kenmore Gas Dryer 110.87650100 switch 337351 is bad I understand that part is no longer available. You have to buy a new motor w/switch, however the new switch wiring connections are different than the original. Do you provide instructions on how to modify existing wiring, etc. for new style switch. If you can get a hold of a original switch that would be even better. Thanks I was able to take the old switch apart and found the upper crossbar and adjoining contact plate rivet looking contact area was worn down, which i sanded down and it worked for a while now it's tripping the breaker again. Is there a way to make a new switch bar etc?
1 Answer Shell, The motor should come with instructions for the the wiring of the new motor. Read More...
1 Answer Jason, This does not sound like it would be an issue with the dryer but would be caused by a weak breaker. You will want to try to replace the breaker first. Read More...
Sam March 17, 2021 for Model Number LGR7646EQ1 my dryer stopped working nothing happens when i push the start button. all of a sudden an hour later started working was working for one day and now again it stopped working. what can be the problem
1 Answer Hello Sam, you will need a multimeter to do this testing. Start by checking for the correct incoming voltages at the dryer's terminal block L1-N 120v, L2 to N 120V, L1 to L2 240v. The door switch can be tested for continuity. If all show correct, next you will need to check the motor drive circuit from the timer to the push to start switch/relay to the thermal fuse to the motor, back to timer and then door switch. Read More...
Diego May 07, 2020 When I turn on my Whirpool dryer model WED5300SQ0, it starts to work or run and in 20 seconds, it stops working or running. I already checked the continuity of all thermostat and they are fine, what could be the damage? Thank you
1 Answer Diego, it would be recommended that the back panel of the timer panel is accessed and the dryer placed in a cycle. Once the dryer stops working, the timer would need to be tested for 120VAC at the terminal BU to ground. If there is not 120VAC, the timer WP8299778 contacts have failed. If there is 120VAC, the next step would be to identify if the door is not fully activating the door switch WP3406107 and if the door switch is loose. If the door easily pushes away from the door switch enough when clothes are in, the door could get pushed far enough to just barely disengage the door switch. This could be caused by a pinched strike W11429589 or weakened catch WP3389441. If the door switch is loose, the screws should tighten it to the front panel. The last possibility would be a motor 279827 failure. The motor would need to be inspected to identify if there is a lint build up covering the motor that can cause it to overheat. If there is, it will need to be cleared. If it continues after clearing the lint, the motor would be suspect through the process of elimination. Read More...
Diego May 07, 2020 for Model Number drier when I turn on my Whirpool dryer, it starts to work but in 20 seconds, it stops. I already checked continuity of all the temp sensors and all are ok. What could be the damage? Thank you
1 Answer Diego, if the model number of the dryer could be provided in a new inquiry, this will allow for the most accurate information to be presented. Read More...
Paul May 03, 2020 for Model Number 11062822101 Is the motor heat circuit switch part of the drive motor? Do I replace the drive motor in order to fix a bad motor heat circuit switch?
1 Answer Hello Paul, yes, on clothes dryers the drive motor's centrifugal switch also has the heat circuit contacts. On gas dryers, it is the neutral circuit to the gas burner, on electric dryers it is the L2 circuit to the heating element. For your model the drive motor is part 279827. Read More...
Scott April 24, 2020 for Model Number LG7801XSN0 I purchased a replacement motor for my dryer when old motor failed (had power, but hummed before shutting off without starting). Part select #PS334304 Manufacture #279827. I installed it as directed. Pushed start button it hummed and then cut off. I took the dryer apart again and checked wiring and found it to be correct. Only problem I could find was the drum appeared to be misaligned and couldn't turn. I realigned it upon reassembly assuring that it would turn manually. At this point assumed that perhaps when the I attempted to start it the drum wouldn't turn and the motor overloaded and cut power. However, upon reassembly the dryer will not start. It appears that no power is getting to the motor, or the motor has failed. Checked the circuit breaker on wall and all is good, reset anyway just in case. Still nothing when I push start button. Any suggestions as to why it would appear to not be getting power after attempting to start the first time?
1 Answer Scott, it would be recommended that the door switch is inspected to ensure that a wire has not become loose or disconnected. It is also possible that the door switch may have become loosened to where the door does not activate the switch properly. From there, inspecting for a pinched or loose wire connection would be the next step as this would be the next most likely cause based on the information provided. Read More...