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Thorning
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Older Maytag electric dryer motor conversion --Model LDE 312
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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.
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theoldstoveguy
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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.
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Thorning
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I dont think the original motor is available any more for this unit.
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W10410999 still made.
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Thorning
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I sold this dryer to a person who was made aware of the problem and they said it was adequate for their use .
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jimd2
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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.
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The use of a Kirby motor sounds kind of crazy to me !!!
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