DRYER DRUM DOES NOT TURN
Whirlpool Dryer Drive Motor With Pulley 279811, Fixes Dryer drum does not turn
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.
Part 279811Replaces W10396030, W10448888, 8539559, 8538266, 8535932, 3395655, 3391898, 3391892, 3391087, 8639559Whirlpool
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Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Is This the Right Part?
Part Number279811
ReplacesW10396030, W10448888, 8539559, 8538266, 8535932, 3395655, 3391898, 3391892, 3391087, 8639559
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeDryer
Part TypeDryer Drive Motor With Pulley
✅ Cross Reference Information
Current Part Number279811
ReplacesW10396030, W10448888, 8539559, 8538266, 8535932, 3395655, 3391898, 3391892, 3391087, 8639559
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.
Pro Tip
Before replacing 279811, check the thermal fuse on electric dryers and the door switch on gas or electric dryers, since either can prevent normal operation and mimic a motor fault.
Part Details
Part Number279811
Part TypeDryer Drive Motor With Pulley
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeDryer
Primary FunctionDrives the dryer drum belt and blower wheel through its dual-shaft motor and pulley assembly; the motor switch also participates in the dryer motor/heating-control circuit.
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.
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