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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairDuet/HE3 Electric Dryer Drive Motor Replacement #279787
Duet/HE3 Electric Dryer Drive Motor Replacement #279787
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$174.62Estimated Savings
$112.5006:04
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drive motor on a Duet/HE3 electric dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the motor are when the dryer makes noise, stops turning during cycle, trips breaker, won't start, or won't turn at all.
All of the information for this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools needed: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife, two wrenches
All of the information for this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools needed: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife, two wrenches
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the top panel screws and set the panel aside.
3
Next, depress the tabs on the control panel and pull it off.
4
Disconnect the wire harness.
5
Remove the screws to release the circuit board bracket.
6
Remove the control bracket screws and detach the bracket.
7
Now, remove the screws located at the base of the dryer.
8
Pull the lower panel out and then down to detach.
9
Reach into the lower cabinet to disconnect the door switch and moisture sensor wire harnesses.
10
Remove the screws at the bottom and at the top of the front panel.
11
Remove the mounting screws located inside the door to release the front panel.
12
Remove the lower bulkhead mounting screws and loosen the upper screws.
13
Remove the mounting screws from the blower housing.
14
Lift the bulkhead off the upper mounting screws and set it aside.
15
Next, remove the dryer belt by depressing the pulley to release the tension and unthreading the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
16
Now use the belt to lift out the drum.
17
While securing the motor shaft with a wrench, use a square ½ inch drive to detach the blower wheel.
18
Be aware you may need to use some force to successfully remove it.
19
Disconnect the motor wire harness.
20
Remove the mounting screws connecting the motor base to the dryer floor. If applicable, remove the screws from the motor bracket.
21
Pull the motor base assembly out.
22
If your model has a “broken belt switch”, remove the two wires.
23
Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the two motor retaining clips and lift the old motor out.
24
You’re now ready to install the new motor.
25
Make sure the tab in the motor support aligns with the slot in the mounting bracket.
26
Secure the motor with the retaining clips.
27
If applicable, replace the “broken belt switch” wires.
28
Slide the motor base assembly into the slots on the dryer floor and secure with the mounting screws.
29
If applicable to your model, replace the motor bracket screws.
30
Reconnect the wire harness and reattach the blower wheel to the motor shaft.
31
Replace the drum by aligning its rim on the two rear rollers and loop the belt around the tension pulley and motor shaft in a “zig-zag” formation.
32
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
33
Now, reinstall the bulkhead by aligning it on the upper screws.
34
Tighten these screws then replace the lower screws. as well as the blower housing screws.
35
Reattach the front panel by lining it up on the cabinet then, secure it with the upper and lower screws as well as the screws inside the door.
36
Reconnect the door switch and moisture sensor wire harnesses.
37
Slide the lower panel up into position and secure it with the screws.
38
Reinstall the control panel bracket.
39
Reattach the circuit board bracket.
40
Reconnect the control panel’s wire harness and snap the panel back into place.
41
Replace the top panel secure it with the screws. and plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drive motor on a Duet/HE3 electric dryer. The most common reasons for replacing the motor are when the dryer makes noise, stops turning during cycle, trips breaker, won't start, or won't turn at all.
All of the information for this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools needed: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife, two wrenches
All of the information for this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Crosley, Inglis, Amana, Admiral
Tools needed: hex socket, flat head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife, two wrenches
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the top panel screws and set the panel aside.
3
Next, depress the tabs on the control panel and pull it off.
4
Disconnect the wire harness.
5
Remove the screws to release the circuit board bracket.
6
Remove the control bracket screws and detach the bracket.
7
Now, remove the screws located at the base of the dryer.
8
Pull the lower panel out and then down to detach.
9
Reach into the lower cabinet to disconnect the door switch and moisture sensor wire harnesses.
10
Remove the screws at the bottom and at the top of the front panel.
11
Remove the mounting screws located inside the door to release the front panel.
12
Remove the lower bulkhead mounting screws and loosen the upper screws.
13
Remove the mounting screws from the blower housing.
14
Lift the bulkhead off the upper mounting screws and set it aside.
15
Next, remove the dryer belt by depressing the pulley to release the tension and unthreading the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
16
Now use the belt to lift out the drum.
17
While securing the motor shaft with a wrench, use a square ½ inch drive to detach the blower wheel.
18
Be aware you may need to use some force to successfully remove it.
19
Disconnect the motor wire harness.
20
Remove the mounting screws connecting the motor base to the dryer floor. If applicable, remove the screws from the motor bracket.
21
Pull the motor base assembly out.
22
If your model has a “broken belt switch”, remove the two wires.
23
Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the two motor retaining clips and lift the old motor out.
24
You’re now ready to install the new motor.
25
Make sure the tab in the motor support aligns with the slot in the mounting bracket.
26
Secure the motor with the retaining clips.
27
If applicable, replace the “broken belt switch” wires.
28
Slide the motor base assembly into the slots on the dryer floor and secure with the mounting screws.
29
If applicable to your model, replace the motor bracket screws.
30
Reconnect the wire harness and reattach the blower wheel to the motor shaft.
31
Replace the drum by aligning its rim on the two rear rollers and loop the belt around the tension pulley and motor shaft in a “zig-zag” formation.
32
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
33
Now, reinstall the bulkhead by aligning it on the upper screws.
34
Tighten these screws then replace the lower screws. as well as the blower housing screws.
35
Reattach the front panel by lining it up on the cabinet then, secure it with the upper and lower screws as well as the screws inside the door.
36
Reconnect the door switch and moisture sensor wire harnesses.
37
Slide the lower panel up into position and secure it with the screws.
38
Reinstall the control panel bracket.
39
Reattach the circuit board bracket.
40
Reconnect the control panel’s wire harness and snap the panel back into place.
41
Replace the top panel secure it with the screws. and plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Drive Motor
$174.62
Total$0.00
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