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Drive Motor 3398046
Part #3398046
Replaced by #279827
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Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 3398046. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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Part Information
Basic Information
- Part Name: Dryer Drive Motor
- Manufacturer: Whirlpool
- Category: Dryer Parts
- Primary Function: This drive motor turns the drive belt that spins the dryer drum.
Installation & Compatibility
- Compatible Models: Fits various Whirlpool, Maytag, and Kenmore models; may also fit other Whirlpool family brands. Please confirm this part is correct for your model before ordering.
- Installation Difficulty: Medium — Installation requires some mechanical skills and attention to detail.
- Tools Required: Standard screwdriver set, socket set.
Additional Information
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.
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Top models using the same part
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| Model #11076460600 Kenmore dryer | 11076460600 | Cabinet asm |
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Reviews
Good buy
I needed a replacement motor for my dryer. This matched perfectly with the one removed.
Stan, Portage, MI
Did you find this review helpful?
- Ease of Installation
- Easy
- Duration of Installation
- 30 minutes - 1 hour
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Dryer motor
Exact fit, this one doesn't hum and not move like the old one did.
J260, Texas
Did you find this review helpful?
- Ease of Installation
- Easy
- Duration of Installation
- 30 minutes - 1 hour
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Easy replacement - 1997 Kenmore 80 Series
Dropped in and worked. Quality looks fine. Hopefully it will last 25 years like the original did. The install videos on the Sears website are very helpful. The hardest part is getting the spring clips back on.
Bill, Michigan
Did you find this review helpful?
- Ease of Installation
- Easy
- Duration of Installation
- 1 - 2 hours
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Replacement
Replacement for original fits and works as good as original. Follow all directions and if needed review videos online. Great help.
Rick S, NJ
Did you find this review helpful?
- Ease of Installation
- Moderate
- Duration of Installation
- 1 - 2 hours
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Works Great
Easy and fast to install, happy I did not have to buy a new dryer.
Glo76, Ms
Did you find this review helpful?
- Ease of Installation
- Very Easy
- Duration of Installation
- Less than 30 minutes
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
drop-in replacement.
this wasn't a easy install but it wasn't overly difficult. Access to several YouTube videos provided suggestions on how to remove the parts successfully.
cantsl, Youngstown, Ohio
Did you find this review helpful?
- Ease of Installation
- Moderate
- Duration of Installation
- 30 minutes - 1 hour
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pretty easy repair of Whirlpool Dryer
The new motor installed very easily. The tricky part was getting the blower fan off the old motor. Found a video where someone used a set of channel locks and a pry bar to break the fan loose. Other than that it was very easy.
Steve, Florida
Did you find this review helpful?
- Ease of Installation
- Easy
- Duration of Installation
- 30 minutes - 1 hour
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Easy to install
It Was easy to install but you do need to take the drum out so you can take off the blower fan from the back of the motor
stoney, Merrill, WI.
Did you find this review helpful?
- Ease of Installation
- Easy
- Duration of Installation
- 1 - 2 hours
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend