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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool/ Kenmore Electric Dryer Drive Motor Replacement #279827
Whirlpool/ Kenmore Electric Dryer Drive Motor Replacement #279827
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$99.41Estimated Savings
$112.5004:11
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions on replacing the motor in Whirlpool dryers. The most common reasons for replacing the motor are when the dryer makes a humming noise, stops turning during a cycle, trips a breaker, won’t start, or won’t turn at all.
All of the information in this motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Inglis
Tools used: hex socket, flat-head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife, wrench, socket wrench
All of the information in this motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Inglis
Tools used: hex socket, flat-head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife, wrench, socket wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you’ve unplugged the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to pull out the lint screen and remove the two screws near the opening.
3
Next, insert a putty knife under the front of the main top to release the two spring clips and rotate the top up.
4
Disconnect the door switch wires and remove the top front panel screws.
5
Now, lift the panel up and out.
6
If your model has two front panels
7
Use a flathead screwdriver to release the lower panel from the retaining clips.
8
If applicable, remove the two springs.
9
Now, loosen the two screws at the bottom of the upper panel and lift the panel off.
10
Your next step is to depress the pulley to release the belt tension and unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
11
Now use the belt to lift out the drum.
12
Disconnect the motor wire harness.
13
Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the two retaining clips securing the old motor.
14
Using two wrenches, secure the front of the motor shaft and unthread the blower wheel from the rear motor shaft.
15
Be aware you may need to use some force.
16
Pull the old motor out.
17
Install the new motor by making sure the tab in the motor support aligns with the slot in the mounting bracket.
18
Rethread the blower wheel onto the motor shaft and tighten.
19
Reinstall both motor retaining clips.
20
Reconnect the wire harness.
21
Replace the drum by aligning its rim on the two support rollers.
22
Insert the tension pulley into the slots in the base and loop the belt around the pulley and motor shaft in a “zig-zag” formation.
23
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
24
You’re now ready to reinstall the front panel or panels.
25
If your model has a solid front panel, align the slots in the panel with the two retainer clips.
26
Line up the drum with the seal on the front panel and press the panel down until it locks into position.
27
If your model has two panels, align the slots in the upper panel with the screws while lining up the drum.
28
Tighten the screws.
29
If applicable, reinstall the two springs and replace the lower panel by snapping it into position.
30
Now, reinstall the two screws on top and reconnect the door switch wires.
31
Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front to secure the spring clips.
32
Install the two screws at the lint screen opening replace the lint screen and plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions on replacing the motor in Whirlpool dryers. The most common reasons for replacing the motor are when the dryer makes a humming noise, stops turning during a cycle, trips a breaker, won’t start, or won’t turn at all.
All of the information in this motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Inglis
Tools used: hex socket, flat-head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife, wrench, socket wrench
All of the information in this motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Inglis
Tools used: hex socket, flat-head screwdriver, Phillips head screwdriver, putty knife, wrench, socket wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you’ve unplugged the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to pull out the lint screen and remove the two screws near the opening.
3
Next, insert a putty knife under the front of the main top to release the two spring clips and rotate the top up.
4
Disconnect the door switch wires and remove the top front panel screws.
5
Now, lift the panel up and out.
6
If your model has two front panels
7
Use a flathead screwdriver to release the lower panel from the retaining clips.
8
If applicable, remove the two springs.
9
Now, loosen the two screws at the bottom of the upper panel and lift the panel off.
10
Your next step is to depress the pulley to release the belt tension and unthread the belt from the pulley and motor shaft.
11
Now use the belt to lift out the drum.
12
Disconnect the motor wire harness.
13
Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the two retaining clips securing the old motor.
14
Using two wrenches, secure the front of the motor shaft and unthread the blower wheel from the rear motor shaft.
15
Be aware you may need to use some force.
16
Pull the old motor out.
17
Install the new motor by making sure the tab in the motor support aligns with the slot in the mounting bracket.
18
Rethread the blower wheel onto the motor shaft and tighten.
19
Reinstall both motor retaining clips.
20
Reconnect the wire harness.
21
Replace the drum by aligning its rim on the two support rollers.
22
Insert the tension pulley into the slots in the base and loop the belt around the pulley and motor shaft in a “zig-zag” formation.
23
Rotate the drum to help align the belt.
24
You’re now ready to reinstall the front panel or panels.
25
If your model has a solid front panel, align the slots in the panel with the two retainer clips.
26
Line up the drum with the seal on the front panel and press the panel down until it locks into position.
27
If your model has two panels, align the slots in the upper panel with the screws while lining up the drum.
28
Tighten the screws.
29
If applicable, reinstall the two springs and replace the lower panel by snapping it into position.
30
Now, reinstall the two screws on top and reconnect the door switch wires.
31
Rotate the main top back into place and press down on the front to secure the spring clips.
32
Install the two screws at the lint screen opening replace the lint screen and plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Drive Motor
$99.41
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Drive Belt
$17.19
Blower Wheel
$38.21
Multi Screwdriver
$59.00
Wrench
$24.29
Total$0.00
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