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NOISY OPERATION, DRUM NOT SPINNING, DRYER WILL NOT START, MOTOR STOPS OR SHUTS OFF DURING A CYCLE, BURNING ODOR ASSOCIATED WITH A FAILED OR OVERHEATED MOTOR
Whirlpool Dryer drive motor assembly 8538263, Fixes Noisy operation, Drum not spinning, Dryer will not start, Motor stops or shuts off during a cycle, Burning odor associated with a failed or overheated motor
60 Hz dryer motor assembly that drives the drum and blower.
Part 8538263Whirlpool
Guaranteed to Fit — or your money back.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
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Part Number8538263
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeDryer
Part TypeDryer drive motor assembly
✅ Cross Reference Information
Current Part Number8538263
Common Symptoms
- Noisy operation, Drum not spinning, Dryer will not start, Motor stops or shuts off during a cycle, Burning odor associated with a failed or overheated motor
Check Before Replacing
- With power disconnected, inspect the motor shaft, pulley, and blower area for visible damage or obstruction.
- If the dryer is noisy, verify that the belt, idler, drum rollers, and blower are not the source before replacing the motor.
- Confirm the replacement motor's wiring connections against the supplied instructions and the original wiring before installation.
Pro Tip
Verify the complete dryer model number before ordering because 279787 fits many, but not all, Whirlpool-family dryers.
Part Details
Part Number8538263
Part TypeDryer drive motor assembly
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeDryer
✅ Supersession Note: W10508322 supersedes 279787 and is the current documented manufacturer replacement.
Installation Notes
- Disconnect electrical power before servicing the dryer., Whirlpool states that wiring connections may differ and that instructions are included; compare the replacement connections before installation., Use the appliance model number to confirm fit before installation.
Verified Compatible Models
Fitment reminder: Verified compatibility is maintained by the XPart Model Hub Network. Match the complete appliance model number before ordering.
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