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What I wish I knew before calling a
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repair man that fixing a Whirlpool dryer
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motor isn't as hard as it sounds. Let's
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walk through it together. First, always
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unplug your dryer. Safety comes first.
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Next, grab a screwdriver and remove the
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back panel. Look for any loose or burnt
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wires connected to the motor. If you see
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damage, that could be your problem. Now,
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try spinning the drum by hand. If it's
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stuck or hard to move, the motor or the
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belt could be jammed. Check the belt for
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cracks or breaks. If the belt looks
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good, it might be the motor itself. Most
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Whirlpool dryers have a thermal fuse.
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It's a small white piece near the motor.
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Use a multimeter to check if it is
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blown. If it has, replacing it can often
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solve the problem. If the fuse is fine,
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your motor might be bad. At this point,
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you can order a replacement motor
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online. Take pictures as you remove the
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old one to help you remember where each
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wire goes. Install the new motor.
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Reconnect everything and reattach the
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back panel. Plug the dryer back in and
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test it. If it spins, you're done. If
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not, it may be time to call a pro.
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That's it. Simple steps, fast fix.
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Thanks for watching and good luck
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getting your dryer back in action.
