Whirlpool · Dryer part

Drive Motor with Pulley 279827

4.8 · 147 buyer ratings on the source catalog

279827No photo on file
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This drive motor turns the drive belt that spins the dryer drum.

Reference price$73.78–$156.34

Catalog price as of 2026-05; not a live Amazon price.

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Part number
279827
Brand
Whirlpool
Made for
Dryer
Fits
195 models
Also sold as
Admiral, Amana, Crosley, Estate, Inglis, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper, Sears
Install difficulty
Medium
  • Fitment checked against 195 models
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Does it fit your appliance?

Find it on the data plate inside the door or lid. It is not the serial number.

About this part

279827 is a Whirlpool replacement part (drive motor with pulley) for dryers. Our fitment data lists 195 models that use it.

Before you replace the motor (part number 279827), it is important to check for a blown thermal fuse on electric dryers or a failed door switch on both gas and electric dryers. This proactive troubleshooting can save time and ensure the motor replacement will effectively resolve any performance issues. For convenience, you can access our detailed dryer drive motor installation guide, which provides step-by-step instructions along with a helpful installation video. This motor should be replaced to restore the dryer?s spinning capability when you observe that the drum is no longer turning as expected. It is a direct replacement for a range of prior part numbers, ensuring compatibility and ease of installation in corresponding models.

Symptoms this part fixes

Linked symptoms open the full troubleshooting guide.

How to confirm it has failed

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

Showing 60 of 195 confirmed models, models with their own parts page first.
ModelBrandApplianceParts on file
11088675310WhirlpoolWasher268
11098573120WhirlpoolWasher265
OEM3-7MLGQ8857JQ1WhirlpoolDryer168
LGQ8858JT1WhirlpoolDryer167
11087427310KenmoreDryer165
7MLGR7648PW0WhirlpoolDryer164
LGQ9858LG1WhirlpoolDryer163
LGR8648PQ1WhirlpoolDryer159
110088732791WhirlpoolWasher157
11087405100KenmoreDryer152
11076812691KenmoreDryer151
LER5644JQ3WhirlpoolDryer149
7MWG99930VH0WhirlpoolDryer147
11087405840KenmoreDryer146
LGR4634PT1WhirlpoolDryer146
11097575100KenmoreDryer144
7MLGR7648MQ0WhirlpoolDryer144
RGS7648KQ2RoperDryer144
MGD5740TQ0MaytagDryer143
WGD49STBW3WhirlpoolDryer142
Show all 60 models
ModelBrandApplianceParts on file
11066854690KenmoreDryer141
11074642400KenmoreDryer141
11086370210KenmoreDryer140
11086427710KenmoreDryer140
GCE2900XSW0WhirlpoolDryer140
TGDS840JQ0EstateDryer140
11086375200KenmoreDryer138
1CWGD5700VW2WhirlpoolDryer137
11078712890KenmoreDryer136
LGR5644JT0WhirlpoolDryer136
11096581210KenmoreDryer135
11076960110KenmoreDryer134
CEDS984RQ0WhirlpoolDryer134
11066854692KenmoreDryer133
11078702894KenmoreDryer133
11087581110KenmoreDryer133
LER6644DQ1WhirlpoolDryer133
WED5810SW0WhirlpoolDryer133
11087984810KenmoreDryer132
11096195120KenmoreDryer132
LGR7848DZ0WhirlpoolDryer131
MGD6200KW3MaytagDryer131
11097502800WhirlpoolDryer130
11097284100KenmoreDryer129
CEDS1043VQ1WhirlpoolDryer129
11066732500WhirlpoolDryer128
11071252010WhirlpoolDryer128
WGD5050LW2WhirlpoolDryer128
EGD4300VQ1WhirlpoolDryer127
LGR7646DQ1WhirlpoolDryer126
LGV7646DQ0WhirlpoolDryer125
LGV7646DZ0WhirlpoolDryer125
11075202310WhirlpoolDryer124
11076972430KenmoreDryer124
11096264800WhirlpoolDryer124
11064622301WhirlpoolDryer122
KEYS677EZ1KitchenAidDryer122
MEDC400VW0WhirlpoolDryer122
LG6056XSW1WhirlpoolDryer121
1LG9801XKW1WhirlpoolDryer120

Installation

Installation difficulty on the source catalog: Medium.

A technician's video showing how to replace part 279827. Plays from YouTube when you click.

Before you order

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  • 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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Frequently asked questions

Which models does 279827 fit?

Our fitment data lists 195 models that use 279827, including 11088675310, 11098573120, OEM3-7MLGQ8857JQ1. Enter your model number in the fit checker on this page to confirm.

What symptoms point to a failed drive motor with pulley?

The source catalog links this part to these symptoms: dry, won't run, won't spin, won't tumble.

Is 279827 hard to install?

The source catalog rates installation as medium. This page includes a replacement video. Unplug the appliance before you start.

How much does 279827 cost?

Catalog prices on file range $73.78–$156.34 (as of 2026-05). The current Amazon price can differ, so check it before you order.