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Customer Questions and Answers for Direct Drive Washer Motor by Whirlpool

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Direct Drive Washer Motor

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By: Whirlpool

Part Number: OEM18030759

Manufacturer Part Number: WP661600

Note: The manufacturer no longer includes the motor shield WP3946532 mentioned in the video. If needed, order it separately.

The Direct Drive Washer Motor is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines This motor drives the agitation, spinning, and draining processes during the laundry cycles, ensuring clothes come out clean and well spun.

Causes of a bad Direct Drive Washer Motor can range from wear and tear over time, overheating due to overloading or obstructed movement, and electrical failures like short circuits or blown capacitors.

Symptoms of a failing Direct Drive Washer Motor include:

The washing machine not agitating or spinning correctly
A noticeable decline in the washer's performance
Unusual noises, such as humming or buzzing, indicating the motor is struggling

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Direct Drive Washer Motor (Part Number: OEM18030759)

Tj February 15, 2013 for Model Number lsr9434pto

Whirlpool clothes washer lsr9434pto with issues. It fills and drains fine, however it does spin at all. There is an electrical hum (sounds like it is being impeded) but no rotation through the cycles. There is no adverse smell (electrical or rubber) that would indicate the coupler. What is most likely the cause and what would be the best way to test for it? The customer service chat line person had indicated it sounds like the motor, but I'm not so sure. Would the clutch or drive block be likely?

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Hello Tj, This could be an issue with the coupler. The coupler could break and not omit an odor. Since the motor is humming it sounds like it is working and not kicking out on overload. Check the coupler first.

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Larry T February 09, 2013 for Model Number llr6233awo

I have a two speed washer, bad motor origional part no. of motor was3349644. This motor had a capicator screwed to the motor itself. The wiring harness plugs into the side of the motor and two additional wires go to the capicator. I ordered on ebay a used motor they sent me a 8528158. No mounting for the capicator and the rpm on the motor shows 1725 rpm. The rpm on the origional motor shows rpm 1725/1125 now there seems to be a mistake somewhere. Is the 8528158 a two speed motor or not.

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Hello Larry, The correct part for your unit is WP661600. If the motor that you received is only 1725 RPM then it is a single speed motor if it has just 1 speed reading on it. The WP661600 is showing as a replacement for the motor 8528158.

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Mike February 05, 2013 for Model Number WTW5300VW2

My washer leaks very badly during filling (approx 2-3 gallons of water per load). I pulled it out and looked underneath, The pump is where most of the water is but it looks like there is a bent piece of metal connecting into the pump. I looked at picutres of the motor but can't seem to match the sketches to the pictures I took of it. Is there another piece of metal that connects to pump or is it only the motor?

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Hello Mike. Those clips pry off from holding the pump to the motor shaft on the unit.

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Jose January 05, 2013 for Model Number 11027812692

I have a Kenmore washer that was leaking water from the water pump. I changed the water pump and after I washed a load of clothes the water pump started leaking water again. This is the third water pump I've replaced. Any ideas of what is making the water pump go bad?

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Hello Jose, I have found that if the motor shaft has rust on it, it binds the pump WP3363394 in such a way that destroys the pump seal. The fix for this is to remove the pump and use sandpaper on the motor shaft until the pump slips on and off easily.

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Alex C. December 27, 2012 for Model Number WTW5540SQ0

My washing machine fills up but does not agitate. After doing the obvious checks, I inspected the motor and saw that the end of the white wire (at the very bottom of the motor switch) burnt off of its connector. So: 1. can I simply replace the wire with another one with the proper end connector? (if so, do you guys sell this part) or does the motor need to be replaced? 2. if all i need to do is replace the wire, what caused this issue? anything serious that I might have done to cause this or just a common problem?

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Alex, The damaged terminal could be due to a loose connection, or a possible low voltage problem. If the terminal on the motor switch is not damaged, you should be able to remove the old terminal, install a new terminal (re tip the wire). WP248562 would be the 1/4 in. termianl and the 1/8 in terminals have been discontinued by the manufacturer, so you may have to acquire those at the local "redio shack" or automotive parts store.

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Mike November 27, 2012 for Model Number Kenmore Washer 11026834690

When replacing the water pump, I dented the steel bearing housing. Is it possible to replace this cover and the bearing or have it rebuilt, or is the only option to replace the motor?

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Hello Mike. The only option is to replace the motor WP661600. They do not offer parts for the motor.

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Ken T November 16, 2012 for Model Number taws800jq1

Probably same question the washer run until the drain cycle then the machine will stop, will not drain, timer will running for a short time and stop ,and then after that nothing dead, is the motor need change???

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Hello Ken. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the lid switch assembly 3949247V may be bad and need to be replaced. You need to check and see if the lid switch is broken 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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Don November 10, 2012 for Model Number ETW4400WQ1

The waser won't agitate slow in delicate. the washer said two speed on front console. Tec data sheet w10199994 has no cam chart and shows start to hi onley no low . motor comes back to to speed. will timer fix problem.

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Don, No, replacing the timer will not solve the issue. Your basically on track. The wiring diagram indicates you have a "single" speed motor, with an intermittent soak/agitate in the gentle cycle. Your washer is working as designed. We'll be sending you the complete wiring diagram with the cam chart, pay close attention to switch 10 and 14 on the chart.

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Harlan October 12, 2012 for Model Number LSR7233BWO

On regular cycle washer will fill agitate then it is like it has been turned off. except timer will go on thru the cycle like it is supposed to . Replaced timer with oem timer approx. 4 months ago. Have checked voltage to outlet, lid switch but drawing a blank Machine will try to work correctly in the Permenent Press cycle but motor sounds strange and it does not pump out the water completely and spin is slow and incomplete where do you suggest that I go from here short of buying a new washing machine?

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Harlan, Based on your post description, you may want to remove and check the drain pump WP3363394, you may have a seizing bearing on the impeller, or something small clogging the ports. Also check the coupler 285753A the "legs" could be bent or cracked.

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Terry September 28, 2012 for Model Number LLR8133DQO

I had to replace my water pump, It was rusted on, I had to cut it off the bolt. I scrub it with a small wire brush and put it on, it is leaking.

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Hello Terry. If the new pump is leaking, you may have gotten a bad pump and will need another pump.

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