Warning: I wasted $150 on a 'universal' dryer motor that didn't fit anything

I bought a Supco UDM-5 motor from a local parts house in Springfield because the guy said it would work for three common models. Spent two hours trying to make it fit a basic Whirlpool dryer before I gave up and had to order the exact part. The universal part was cheaper, but the labor and time lost made it a total loss. Anyone have a good supplier that doesn't push these 'fits-all' parts that never do?

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wader7111d ago

Eh, universal parts are always a gamble... but $150 and two hours? That's a rough day for sure.

davis.olivia10d ago

My last universal water pump lasted 85,000 miles in a 2002 Civic. For $150 and a Saturday morning, wader71, that's a win compared to a dealer part at triple the price. The gamble usually pays off if you buy from a known brand and check the specs twice before installing.

thomasgonzalez10d ago

My old Ford needed a thermostat housing last year and I was sure a universal part would fail fast. After seeing what davis.olivia said about her Civic, I gave it a shot and it's been perfect for 15 months now. Sometimes the gamble is just about knowing what you're buying.