How to replace motor on Whirlpool dryer

Doug_Bahniuk · July 20, 2009, 3:51pm

What’s the best way to replace the motor? Remove the front panel?
How do you take it off?

Gene · July 21, 2009, 3:42am

Doug,

The model number you posted does not come up. Verify and repost it.

Gene.

Doug_Bahniuk · July 21, 2009, 1:08pm

its either wed6500sqo or wed6500sq0 (either the last digit is a 0 or an o)

Gene · July 21, 2009, 7:53pm

Is it an American model?

Gene.

Doug_Bahniuk · July 21, 2009, 8:24pm

yes, purchased in ohio. I copied the model number off the front of the unit. the invoice also has that model listed.

Gene · July 21, 2009, 9:26pm

Check the name plate on the door frame. This model number does not come up anywhere. It could be “6200” or “6400”.

Gene.