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Our dryer would stop and start and stop and start until finished. I had replaced the motor a few years ago so I didn't think that was it but nothing else was making sense so I decided to bite the bullet. In my research I read a lot of warnings about after market motors so I put some extra effort into taking my best shot at an OEM version without ignoring my tendencies towards being cheap (to a fault). Sure enough, the motor that came out said Made in China. I installed this motor and it solved the problem and has purred like a kitten ever since. Check back in a few years.
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Read and researched many reviews in regards to this motor and a few other cheaper aftermarket models. I got 9 years of heavy use out of the original plus a rain shower on it during a move. Other reviews game me the impression of motors that last a year or two when buying aftermarket. This being said, you would only save $30 to $50 at best. Time and labor to do this job (roughly 4 hrs) doesn't seem like that great of a deal to have to do it every other year for a $50 savings. I opted to buy the OEM original motor for about $110. My math shows it's actually the cheaper part over the life even though it costs more up front. Plus the wiring was just plug and play for the most part which others kinda hinted toward some rewiring which adds more time working and less time drying clothes as well as a possibly for some DIY's to make a costly mistake. The original is usually the way to go anyway. $110 is way cheaper than a new front load dryer. It would be much more if you had to hire a guy to do this job for you though and I can see the bill adding up making it worth while to compare to just buying a new dryer. Being in the repair and trouble shooting business has its perks! Only grip would be the blower wheel should be built different than it is. I cracked the old pulley trying to take it off due to it being seized. If your reading this then a little advice from a pro; if it's starting to show stress cracks or you just can't get it off, then take a sawzall and cut the shaft as close to the more as possible without hitting the mount brackets of the motor itself. Then soak in a little PB blaster while you finish installing the new motor. Once you've got your wiring and mounting done and a little cleanup of all that lint, gran the blower wheel and find a table where you can make a mess without messing other stuff up. Grab a drill and a 5/16 metal drill bit. Now center the bit on the shaft you cut off as if your drilling right down the center of it. Hold the wheel and drill the center out similar to a drill press. As you get close to the end, the shaft should pop loose. Have some pliers ready to unthread it the rest of the way because it's gonna be smoking from the heat and have a place to put the piece so it doesn't do any damage. If you burr the plastic up a little, then usually that's ok. Just chisel lightly with a flat head but don't get carried away. You should have a blower wheel that's ready to install on the new motor now. Hope this helps because I know it's gonna stink (pun-intended) having to wait for a blower wheel to come in after you've been waiting a few days already to do laundry. Roll - Tide!!Read full review
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DYI-ers beware that this motor will require you to wire the dryer broken belt switch a bit differently if you are working on a Sears / Kenmore Model 90. I found that the wiring from the new motor would directly connect to the belt switch without use of the included pigtail / adapter. You will need to tape the connection as the motor connector is not insulated (in a plastic housing) and is very close to the at-rest belt tensioner. Use some electrical tape and you should be good-to-go!
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Not like the original motor where you can plug in and be done. For someone that is not an electrician , this is confusing . The simple diagram that is provided dose me no good . I had ask folks that are/or understand and work with electricity , they did not Know enough about electric motors. It would help if there was a picture for reference.. First try first motor shorted out.
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I installed this used motor in my broken Kenmore dryer. The dryer has been working now for two weeks. Some of the wires on the wiring harness were different than the original motor, but I plugged it in anyway and it runs fine.
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Works like a charm in my old Kenmore/Sears dryer. Installation wasn't too bad with my particular model, but the instructions that come with the part are kind of confusing. I found a YouTube video that explained where the extra tube goes.
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Ordered the motor for an old whirlpool duet dryer that I've had for 8 years. I just installed it and it was an easy plug and play. Wife is now exited to do laundry again.
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For all those wanting to use this updated 279787 for your dryer but aren't sure what to do because you have a broken belt switch, this couldn't have been an easier install. I just pulled the wire from the old motor, plugged it in on the new one, and done. It has a different sound, but works just as I hoped.
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exact replacement with no modifications needed, quick ship and great price.
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Slight modification required to replace older style motor, just Google it. It’s been working great for a few months now.
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