Drive Motor 8538263

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Dryer · Fits: 343 models · Reference price: $213.93

8538263 is a Whirlpool replacement part (drive motor) for dryers. Our fitment data lists 343 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 8538263 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• 279787 — Drive Motor with Threaded Shaft - 120V 60Hz

Other parts for model WGD9500TW4

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

• Dryer Trim W10209905
• Electronic Control W10280039
• Electronic Control W10280101
• Installation Instructions W10255469
• Owner's Manual W10224575
• Technical Sheet W10258369
• Wheel W10212928
• Control WPW10280039

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $213.93. 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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