Description
Restore the tumbling action to your dryer with the Whirlpool 279827 Drive Motor. This genuine OEM motor is the powerhouse of your appliance, responsible for turning the drum during the drying cycle. If your dryer runs but the drum remains still, replacing this motor is often the key to resolving the issue.
Features & Benefits:
- Powers the rotation of the dryer drum for effective tumbling and drying.
- OEM quality ensures compatibility with Whirlpool, Maytag, and Kenmore models.
- Features integrated components, including wiring terminals and a drive shaft pulley.
- A reliable solution for dryers that have stopped spinning or run very sluggishly.
Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement:
- Dryer runs its cycle (heat and timer advance) but the drum does not turn.
- A humming noise with no drum movement indicates the motor is energized but not engaging.
- Burning smell coming from the motor area during operation.
Compatible Models Include:
- LT5100XVW0
- KEYE550VWH0
- KEYE700TWH0
- KEYE650VWH0
- KEYE800TWH0
Cross-Reference / Replaces: 279827 (Also replaces AP3094245, 2584, PS334304)
Compatibility Note: Before installing a new motor, always test the dryer's thermal fuse and any related cycling thermostats to ensure they are not the underlying cause of the failure.