Author Topic: Older Maytag electric dryer motor conversion --Model LDE 312 (Read 1430 times)

Thorning · « **on:** April 22, 2019, 12:43:09 PM »

THe above model dryer was origninally built with a 1/4 HP motor. The dryer I have is stiil in good shape but the motor does not have enough torque to start the drum turning with a load of heavy wet clothes. I have dismantled this unit cleaned and checked or replaced any part that would cause a drag when trying to start a load. It still growls when I try to start it. I would like to try and find a newer 1/3 HP motor that would fit and work in this unit. Is there a motor that will fit and work in this unit ?The electrical connections in this older unit are discrete push on type as compared to newer units that use a single block type connector. Any help would be appreciated.

theoldstoveguy · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2019, 06:22:48 PM »

I always use the OEM and never go back on them. They cost more but are worth it.

Thorning · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2019, 07:14:28 PM »

I dont think the original motor is available any more for this unit.

theoldstoveguy · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2019, 07:18:02 PM »

W10410999 still made.

Thorning · « **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2019, 07:25:05 AM »

I sold this dryer to a person who was made aware of the problem and they said it was adequate for their use .

jimd2 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2021, 06:37:39 PM »

Pnwdad1981 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 24, 2021, 11:03:09 PM »

You can get a nice motor from a Kirby vacuum and zip tie it to the mounts then wire it through a standard 15A/120vac luminary toggle switch and duct tape the switch to the side somewhere.

Thorning · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2021, 06:53:45 AM »

The use of a Kirby motor sounds kind of crazy to me !!!

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