Whirlpool Dryer 279787 – Superseded by W10508322

Whirlpool OEM dryer drive motor kit with pulley and threaded shaft. The replacement may use different wiring connections and includes installation instructions.

Is This the Right Part?

Common Symptoms

• Dryer drum does not rotate
• Dryer motor makes unusual noises
• Dryer has trouble starting

Check Before Replacing

• With power disconnected, manually rotate the drum to check for unusual resistance before condemning the motor.
• Verify that the motor shaft, blower wheel, belt, and wiring connections are intact and correctly seated.
• Compare the replacement motor's wiring terminals and shaft configuration with the original motor before installation.

Pro Tip

Part Details

Key Features

• 120 V, 60 Hz motor
• 1/3 HP
• Approximately 5.4 A
• Drive shaft approximately 1-1/4 inches long
• Blower shaft approximately 1-5/8 inches long
• Blower wheel mounts to the shaft with a left-hand thread

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before servicing the dryer.
• Follow the included wiring instructions if the replacement motor terminals differ from the original.
• Verify shaft dimensions and wiring configuration before installation.

Verified Compatible Models

110.64086200, 110.65956400, 110.87572603, 110.C85088400, 110.C95081402, WGD9400SU0, YWED8300SW0, 10687884100, 10687884300, 10687884600, 110.C87728702, 11060052990, 11060052991, 11060056990, 11060056991, 11060072990, 11060072991, 11060092990, 11060092991, 11060094990, 11060094991, 11060096990, 11060096991, 11060097990, 11060372710, 1106090199, 11060901990, 1106090299, 11060902990, 11060904990, 1106090799, 11060907990, 11060912990, 1106092299, 11060922990, 11060924990, 1106092799, 11060927990, 11061112022, 11063952102, 11064942300, 11064944300, 11064952300, 11070912990, 11071112020, 11073022100, 11073022101, 11073022102, 11073032100, 11073032101, 11073032102, 11074952300, 7MGGW9200MW2, 7MWGD9150XW1, 7MWGD9400TU2, GGQ8811PG2, GGQ8811PL2, GGQ8811PW2, GGW9260PW3, GGW9868KL5, GGW9868KQ5, GGW9868KT5, MED6230HW1, MED7230HC0, MED7230HW0, MGD6230RHW0, OEM2GEQ8858JQ1, OEM2GEQ8858JT1, OEM3GEQ8858JQ1, OEM3GEQ8858JT1, WED5100HC0, WED5100HC1, WED5100HW0, WED5100HW1, WED5550XW0, WED5600XW0, WED5700XW0, WED6120HC0, WED8410SW0, WED8410SW1, WED9050XW0, WED9050XW1, WED9150WW0, WED9200SQ2, WED9250WL0, WED9250WR0, WED9400VE1, WED9450WL0, WED9450WL1, WED94HEXL0, WED9500TU0, WED9550WL1, WED9550WR0, WED9550WR1, WED95HEXL0, WED9750WR0, WED9750WW0, WED97HEXR0, WGD9150WW1, WGD9300VU0, WGD9400VE1, WGD9450WW1, WGD9550WL1, WGD9550WR2, WGD9550WW1, WGD9750WL0, WGD9750WW0, WGD9750WW1, WGD97HEXL0, WGD97HEXW0, YGEW9250PW1, YWED8300SB0, YWED8300SW1, YWED8300SW2, YWED8410SW2, YWED8500SR1, YWED9200SQ0, YWED9200SQ1, YWED9250WR0, YWED9250WW1, YWED9270XR2, YWED9270XW2, YWED9300VU0, YWED9300VU1, YWED9400SU1, YWED9400SZ0, YWED9400SZ1, YWED9400VE0, YWED9450WL1, YWED9450WR0, YWED9450WR1, YWED9500TU0, YWED9500TU1, YWED9550WR1, YWED9550WW0, YWED9550WW1, YWED9600TA0, YWED9600TA1, YWED9600TB0, YWED9600TU0, YWED9600TU1, YWED9600TW0, YWED9600TW1, YWED9750WR0, YWED9270XW0

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