Product Description
The Dryer Drive Motor powers the drum of the appliance during the drying cycle. This part includes the pulley for dryer drum drive belt and the reverse threads for the blower wheel. If your dryer's drum stops turning during the drying cycle, won't start at all, or the motor itself is loud, the drive motor may be burned up or damaged and should be replaced. This part is designed to fit dryers manufactured before 1996. Replacing this part will require basic hand tools, some disassembly of the dryer and novice repair experience. You must unplug the dryer or shut off the house circuit breaker for the appliance before installing this part.
Equivalent Part Numbers: 2019, 8115, 299992, 336351, 337099, 337100, 337351, 339088, 339627, 339635, 339672, 340907, 343029, 343234, 345437, 346744, 348804, 349587, 349588, 349808, 349954, 660199, 660617, 661654, 687499, 689788, 690094, 690870, 691227, 694051, 695074, 695075, 695089, 695925, 786067, 786090, 3388209, 3388234, 3388235, 3390033, 3391886, 3391887, 3391888, 3392857, 3395652, 3395653, 3398046, 3976707, 3980069, 4319349, 8066206, 8066207, 8528319, 8538262, 8539555, AP3094245, PS241265, W10194250, W10366770, W10396029, W10396032, W10448892, WE17X50
The Whirlpool 279827 motor is a genuine OEM replacement component designed to provide mechanical movement for the related system in your appliance or equipment.
This part helps maintain reliable appliance performance and supports the overall function of the system it serves. If this component is worn or damaged, the related mechanism may become noisy, sluggish, or fail to operate normally. Replacing a failed or worn component with the correct genuine OEM part can help restore proper operation and support consistent day-to-day performance.
Using genuine OEM Whirlpool parts ensures compatibility, reliability, and long-lasting performance. OEM components are built to the exact specifications of your equipment, protecting your investment and reducing the risk of costly breakdowns.
