Drive Motor with Threaded Shaft - 120V 60Hz 279787

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Washer · Fits: 1,018 models · Reference price: $170.86

279787 is a Whirlpool replacement part (drive motor with threaded shaft - 120v 60hz) for washers. Our fitment data lists 1,018 models that use it.

When to replace this part

Drive system (belts, pulleys, motors)

Symptom: A drum or tub that won't turn, a burning-rubber smell, or a loud thump or squeal during a cycle.

Check: With power off, turn the drum or tub by hand -- resistance or grinding points to the motor or a bearing, and a cracked, glazed, or snapped belt is visible once the cabinet is open.

Models that use this part

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists 279787 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

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Replacement video

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Other parts for model GGW9200LL2

If you are repairing that appliance, these are the most model-specific parts on file for the same model.

• Cover 8559549
• Cover 8559714
• Cover 8559722
• Cover 8559724
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• Door 3977873
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• Door Reversal Kit (blue) 8530069

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $170.86. It is informational only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly.

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Before you order

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• If a seller offers a substitute number, check that it appears in this page's replacement list or in the manufacturer's documentation.

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