The Dryer Drive Motor is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. This motor is responsible for turning the drum and the blower wheel, which allows for effective drying and air circulation within the dryer.
Over time, the drive motor can wear out or fail due to mechanical stress, electrical issues, or general wear from regular use. Causes of a bad drive motor include motor burnout, worn bearings, or issues with the electrical connections.
Symptoms of a bad dryer drive motor include:
- The dryer drum not spinning
- The dryer making unusual noises such as humming, buzzing, or grinding
- The dryer starting but then stopping shortly after
- A burning smell coming from the dryer
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Motor would not start when start button pressed for one second lights up and hear motor solenoid click but no start Anthony Y. • Kaneohe , HI • October 11, 2014
Checked thermal fuse, belt pulley switch, door switch, and motor windings (primary 2.3 ohms start 2,2 ohms).
Called Appliance Pros, told them my problem. They said that it appears to be the motor even though the ohm readings seam Ok and that I could return the motor if it was not the problem.
I ordred the motor and blower wheel.
Installed the new motor and everything worked!
The only difficult part was that the motor blower had to be chiseled out.
Their motor repair video was a great help.
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