Whirlpool Drive Motor / Dryer Motor Assembly W11549461, Replaces W11492434

Whirlpool OEM split-phase 27-inch motor assembly used as a dryer drum drive motor. The motor rotates the drum belt and drives the blower wheel to provide airflow.

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✅ Cross Reference Information

Common Symptoms

• Dryer starts but the drum does not turn
• Motor hums, stalls, or stops during operation
• Intermittent drum rotation or motor shutdown
• Unusual noise from the motor area
• Burning odor associated with an overheating or failing motor

Check Before Replacing

• Disconnect electrical power before inspection.
• With the dryer unplugged, manually rotate the drum and check for severe binding or obstruction; a freely rotating drum does not by itself confirm motor condition.
• Inspect the visible drum belt and motor-area wiring for obvious damage, looseness, or disconnection without disturbing wiring connections.
• If the model's technical sheet provides a motor diagnostic test, follow that model-specific procedure rather than assuming the motor is defective.
• If the motor hums, stops, or overheats, check related mechanical causes such as drum or blower obstruction before condemning the motor.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Whirlpool OEM dryer drum drive motor
• Split-phase motor assembly for compatible Whirlpool-family dryers
• Drives both the drum belt and blower wheel
• Replaces previous Whirlpool part number W11492434
• Whirlpool item number 4977877

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before servicing and wear protective gloves because dryer cabinet edges may be sharp.
• Use the service information for the exact dryer model to access and remove the motor assembly; cabinet access and motor-retention details can vary by model.
• Before final reassembly, confirm the motor wiring is fully seated and that the drum belt and blower wheel are correctly engaged.
• After reassembly, run the model's normal or service test and stop operation if abnormal noise, burning odor, or overheating occurs.

Verified Compatible Models

MAH22PDAGW0, MAH22PDAWW0, MAH22PDAWW1, MAH22PDAXW0, MAH22PDAXW1, MAH22PDBWW0, MAH22PDBXW0, MAT14PDAGW0, MAT14PDAWW1, MAT14PDAXW1, MDE17PDAYW1, MDE17PDAZW1, MDE22PDAGW0, MDE22PDBYW0, MDE22PDBZW0

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