Drive Motor 8066206

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Dryer · Fits: 546 models · Reference price: $153.14

8066206 is a Whirlpool replacement part (drive motor) for dryers. Our fitment data lists 546 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 8066206 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• 279827 — Drive Motor with Pulley

Other parts for model 7MLGR7648PW0

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

• Bracket 8544895
• Control Panel 8318806
• Dryer Guide 8572911
• Installation Instructions 8564241
• Panel, Control (includes Illus. 12) (gold) 8577307
• Cabinet 8530606
• Dryer Knob 8544956
• Dryer Lint Screen (biscuit) 8557858

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $153.14. It is informational only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly.

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Before you order

• Match the part number character for character, including dashes and trailing letters; a single different character is usually a different part.
• Confirm your appliance's model number on its data plate and check that it appears in the list above (or use the model lookup tool).
• 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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