Whirlpool Washer Motor (W11026785)

The Whirlpool Washer Motor drives the washer’s drum and agitator by converting electrical power into mechanical rotation. It controls how the basket starts, changes speed, and maintains spin and wash motion as directed by the washer’s control system.

Common causes of motor failure include normal wear of internal bearings, overheating from heavy loads or restricted ventilation, moisture intrusion, and electrical stress from power surges or wiring faults. A failing motor can also struggle when the drivetrain binds, which increases load and heat over time.

Use the symptoms below to help decide if this motor matches the problem you are seeing:

• Washer fills and drains, but the drum does not agitate or spin
• Humming, buzzing, or repeated clicking during wash or spin with little or no drum movement
• Intermittent operation where the drum starts, then stops, especially under load
• Slow or weak spin that leaves clothes wetter than normal
• Burning smell or noticeable heat near the motor area during operation
• Motor runs loudly with grinding or squealing noises