Whirlpool Dryer Drive Motor With Pulley 279811, Replaces W10396030, W10448888, 8539559, 8538266, 8535932, 3395655, 3391898, 3391892, 3391087, 8639559

Genuine Whirlpool dryer drive motor with pulley and dual shafts. One shaft drives the dryer drum belt, while the other drives the blower wheel. The motor also includes a motor switch.

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Common Symptoms

• Drum fails to rotate during a cycle.
• Motor hums, starts slowly, or stops during operation.
• Dryer will not start when the motor circuit is not completing.
• Dryer may run without heat if the motor’s centrifugal switch is not closing the heating-circuit contact.
• Unusual motor-area noise may occur, although belt, idler, or drum-support components can produce similar noise.

Check Before Replacing

• Unplug the dryer or disconnect its electrical supply before inspection.
• Confirm the drum belt is intact and properly routed before condemning the motor.
• With power disconnected, check whether the motor shaft and blower path rotate freely without forcing them.
• Inspect accessible motor wiring and connectors for loose, damaged, or heat-discolored connections.
• Check the thermal fuse and door switch as applicable before replacing the motor; a failed fuse or switch can produce similar no-start symptoms.
• If using electrical tests, follow the appliance service documentation and use appropriate electrical-safety procedures; do not test energized circuits unless qualified.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool dryer drive motor.
• Integrated pulley for the drum drive belt.
• Dual shafts: one for the drum belt and one for the blower wheel.
• Includes the motor switch.
• Listed by Whirlpool as a replacement for multiple earlier motor numbers, including W10396030, W10448888, 8539559, 8538266, 8535932, 3395655, 3391898, 3391892, and 3391087.

Installation Notes

• Disconnect power before installation.
• Wear protective work gloves when handling the dryer and motor assembly.
• Verify the appliance model and existing motor configuration before ordering or installing.
• Installation requires access to the motor and removal or repositioning of related dryer components; follow the model-specific service or replacement instructions.
• After installation, confirm the belt is correctly routed and that the blower wheel and drum rotate freely before returning the dryer to service.

Verified Compatible Models

11080764000, 11084762300, 11084762301, 11084764300, 11084764301, 11087842700, 11088762790, 11088762791, 11088762792, 11088762793, 11088764790, 11088764791, 11088764792, 11088764793, 11092962100

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.