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Customer Questions and Answers for Drive Motor (Three-Speed) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18024180
Manufacturer Part Number: WP3352287

This three-speed drive motor powers the wash and spin functions in select top-load washers. Replace it to restore proper agitation and spin when the original motor is weak, seized, humming, or not running.

  • Drives the washer's drive system to agitate and spin
  • Provides three selectable speeds as commanded by the timer/control
  • Common failure symptoms: no agitate or spin, humming/buzzing, burning smell, or stopping mid-cycle and restarting after cooling
What's included: One three-speed drive motor. Install notes:
  • Disconnect power and turn off water before servicing
  • Ensure the drive system turns freely (pump and drive components) to avoid overheating the new motor
  • Transfer and secure any mounting hardware and connect the wiring harness in the same orientation
  • Run a short test cycle empty to verify smooth, quiet operation

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For Whirlpool Drive Motor (Three-Speed) (Part Number: OEM18024180)

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Sandeep Amin, The only parts we could guarantee function is the manufacturer's suggested part. Some of these motors have different connectors and speeds. You could google search the manufacturer's part number to try and find one.

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Jose, the motor drive WP3352287 is a manufacturer direct replacement for the original part number 3352287. The available part information can be viewed on the item page.

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Roberto Frostedo for Model Number 110.26912691

Kenmore Series 90 washer. Motor overheated / smelly after agitation cycle / full drum of soapy water. Next day I pulled the motor & started it with no load. 70% of the time it just hums. 30% of the time it will start up, click & spin fast & fine. I can spin the drum by hand by turning the nylon coupler that connects the motor to the gearbox but it is a little stiff but it does turn by hand, turning the drum. I checked the gearbox by pulling it out & it spins freely. My question is: Do you think it is the kick-start capacitor or the motor itself. This could be the difference in repairing or junking it. It's a very nice washer but not worth over $200 for a new motor & have it be something binding up in the transmission gear box to drum drive portion. What is the part number for the cap? Thanks for your reply. RF

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Roberto, The part number for the capacitor is WP8572720.I would make sure that nothing is binding up the drain pump. You can simply remove the drain pump and leave hoses attached and run a spin cycle. If same problem persists then there could be an issue with your motor.

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Matt, We will need your model number to help you find the right parts for your unit. Please post another question with all your info included thank you.

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Jeffrey, aloha, the connection you see on the motor is there to allow the motor to run at different speeds. There should be a similar connection at the old motor you are replacing. It is not a test lead.

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Waldy for Model Number 110.4786291

Washing machine is a 3 speed (1750/1150/850 rpm motor) and, during the extra slow wash cycle it will stop mid cycle with a hot electrical smell present. It's definitely the motor that is heating up and tripping the built in thermal. This appears to only show up on the extra slow cycle. Once the unit cools, it can be 'restarted'. I put a clear plastic cover over the start switch (in place of the red fiber board cover) to watch it run and the start contacts open as intended when the motor spins. At the extra slow speed (the 850 rpm), the motor makes quite a grinding/growling noise (like a pump cavitating). The noise is the same with the pump removed. The motor runs quiet at the two faster speeds - no grinding or growling noise during the wash cycle. It purrs along during the spin cycle - not issues there. I removed the motor and the rotor spins freely - perhaps a little stiff - as you cannot turn the rotor easily with your finger tips. You need a plier to grip the shaft. There's not apparent bearing issues as none can be felt when you spin the rotor by hand. The coupling is in great shape and the gearbox can easily be spun by hand through the coupling hub to spin the drum. The clutch is almost brand new. I'm scratching my head trying to figure out what is causing the motor to overheat, especially during the slowest speed wash cycles when it is pretty noisy. Any ideas?

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Waldy, For this issue the most likely cause would be a weak winding on the drive motor which would cause this issue.

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Brad, I have seen this situation before, the problem is in the speed selection switch, part number is [WP3406241], the switch is defective and trying to run the motor at 2 different speeds and so the motor is not running correctly. thanks for the question.

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Steve for Model Number 20922990

After replacing the direct drive coupler, as I have many times, I ran a load of laundry. When the wash/agitate cycle reached there was nothing but a strong smell of burned out motor. Removed the cabinet again, perhaps 40 mins later and discovered one of the capacitor leads was not connected and the motor body was still somewhat warm. Reinstated everything and the washer is working again. What produced the burning smell and what is it a sign of? If the capacitor was disconnected, why did the motor get warm/hot?

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Steve, This capacitor is a start capacitor for the motor and the motor was trying to start when the capacitor was not attached which would have caused the windings to emit a burning odor.

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Matt, This issue would most likely be caused by a faulty gearcase with the shaft having so much play to it. The part number for the gearcase is 3360629.

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