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Dryer powers on and heats but drum does not rotate — motor has failed to drive the belt and pulley system.
Motor hums or buzzes when start button is pressed but drum does not turn, indicating motor windings or start capacitor failure.
Dryer runs for 10–30 seconds then shuts off; may restart after cool-down. Caused by motor thermal overload tripping due to internal wear.
Dryer repeatedly trips the household breaker during operation, indicating a shorted motor winding drawing excessive current.
Dryer does not start at all after ruling out thermal fuse, door switch, and drive belt — motor assembly has completely failed.
💡 Pro Tip: How to Confirm Your Drum Motor Has Failed
Your part is likely the culprit if you notice any of the following:
⚠️ Dryer powers on but drum does not rotate at all
⚠️ Loud humming or buzzing sound when start button is pressed
⚠️ Dryer stops mid-cycle, then restarts after a cool-down period
⚠️ Dryer trips the circuit breaker repeatedly during operation
Before replacing the motor, first eliminate easier fixes: check the thermal fuse, door switch, and drive belt. Then remove the belt from the motor and check the blower wheel for obstructions. If the drum spins freely by hand but the motor still won't drive it, use a multimeter to test motor windings — with centrifugal switch in normal state, terminals 4–5 should read 2–3 ohms; engaged, 3–5 ohms. No continuity = confirmed bad motor.
📦 What's in the Box
✅ 1× Drum Drive Motor Assembly (120V / 1/3HP / 1725RPM, with integrated belt pulley)
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