279787 Drive Motor fits Whirlpool Dryer 3387185 3388237 3388238 3391890

About This Part

Part number: 279787
Part: Dryer Drive Motor
Condition: Brand new. Aftermarket replacement built to fit Whirlpool appliances that use part 279787. This is not a Whirlpool-branded part.

Photos show the original part for reference. The replacement fits and works the same but may differ slightly in color, markings or packaging.

Fixes These Common Problems

• Dryer will not start or drum will not turn
• Humming with no rotation
• Loud noise from the motor area

Will It Fit My Appliance?

This part fits Whirlpool dryers that use part number 279787 or any of the older part numbers listed below. Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Amana, Roper, Estate, Crosley and Inglis appliances often share part numbers, so the easiest way to confirm fit is to match the number on your old part or your appliance's parts list.

Not sure it fits? Contact us with your model number (on the tag inside the door, lid or back panel) and we will confirm it for you before you buy.

Replaces These Part Numbers

3387185, 3388237, 3388238, 3391890, 3391891, 3391893, 3395654, 661655, 8528320, 8538263, 8539556, W10250900, W10317045, W10396028, W10438969, W10508322

Installation

Difficulty: Advanced
Unplug the dryer. The drum and belt come out to reach the motor.

Always disconnect power before starting a repair.

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Shipping and Returns

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