Whirlpool Dryer Drive Motor Parts — Models & Compatibility

Your Whirlpool dryer won't tumble, or you hear a loud grinding noise when you hit start. Nine times out of ten, that's the drive motor assembly giving up after years of spinning wet laundry. This hub covers the 279827 replacement motor that fits dozens of Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, and KitchenAid dryer models — including the popular WED and WGD series machines built from the mid-2000s through 2015.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

Check your dryer's model number before ordering. On most Whirlpool dryers, you'll find it on a sticker inside the door frame or on the back panel near the bottom. Match your complete model number (like WED5000DW1 or WGD7300DW1) against the compatibility list below. The 279827 motor assembly comes with the pulley already attached, so you don't need to transfer your old one.

About This Replacement Part

The 279827 is a direct replacement for original Whirlpool part numbers AP3094245, PS334304, W10448892, 8066206, and 3395652. This motor handles both electric and gas dryer models across multiple brands that share Whirlpool's platform design. It's a reversible motor — it spins the drum one direction, then reverses to prevent clothes from balling up. When it fails, you'll typically notice the drum won't turn at all, the motor hums but doesn't spin, or it makes grinding sounds during operation. Some techs see thermal overload protection trips if lint has built up around the motor housing, but actual motor winding failure is the most common reason for replacement. The pulley included with this assembly is the correct diameter for proper belt tension on these model ranges.

Compatible Whirlpool Dryer Models

This motor fits the following model series. Check your complete model number including suffix letters and numbers:

• WED5000DW series (WED5000DW1, WED5000DW2, WED5000DW3) — electric front-load dryers
• WGD5000DW series (WGD5000DW1) — gas front-load dryers
• WED7000DW series (WED7000DW1) — electric mid-capacity models
• WGD7300DW series (WGD7300DW1) — gas high-efficiency dryers
• WED4815EW series (WED4815EW1) — electric budget models
• WGD4815EW series (WGD4815EW1) — gas budget models
• WGD4915EW series (WGD4915EW1) — gas standard capacity
• WGD4616FW series (WGD4616FW1) — gas compact models
• WED5200VQ series (WED5200VQ1) — electric commercial-grade
• WGD5600SQ series (WGD5600SQ0) — gas commercial dryers
• WED5530SQ series (WED5530SQ0) — electric heavy-duty models
• LER7646EQ series (LER7646EQ0) — Whirlpool-manufactured models sold under retailer brands

What Comes in the Box

You get the complete motor assembly with the pulley already mounted and secured. That saves you the hassle of removing the old pulley (which is usually rusted onto the shaft) and pressing it onto the new motor. Some replacement motors don't include the pulley, so verify before you order elsewhere.

Cross-Reference Numbers

This part replaces these manufacturer and aftermarket numbers:

• AP3094245 (Whirlpool OEM)
• PS334304 (parts supplier reference)
• W10448892 (superseded Whirlpool number)
• 8066206 (earlier part revision)
• 3395652 (original equipment number)

Need Help Finding Your Model Number?

Can't locate that sticker? Try these spots: inside the dryer door frame on the top or side, on the back panel near the power cord, or underneath the lint filter housing. Write down the entire sequence — letters and numbers matter. If your model number starts with something other than WED, WGD, or LER, double-check compatibility before ordering. Kenmore models typically start with 110, Maytag with MED or MGD, and KitchenAid with KEYE or KGYE.