switch in the motor has done the same. To test, unplug, and access the start switch. remove one of the wires from the switch, tape it to prevent shorting, and try the dryer. If it fails to start, then
...switch in the motor kicks in and gives power to the motor until the timer stops it or the door is opened.Your motor centrifugal switch could be bad due to poor contact or heavy linting in and around ...
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motor start switch and the way to locate it is to remove the front panel on the dryer and remove the drum and belt and then write down the motor model number and look at all the wires that go into the
...motor switch, or worn or frozen bearings. A humming sound can be related to a burned-out motor or a defective switch. Check these trouble spots before you call a professional service person or take ...
...switch to keep the motor running. It sounds like you have a motor on the way out. also note some models have a motor relay controled by "even heat" board if relay is not energized by the board or has ...
motor. The switch is NOT a normal switch... it's a centrifugal switch meaning that it is mounted on the motor shaft and rotates along with it. When it "spins up" centrifugal force flings it outward to
...if bad. if unit won't start even with a good capacitor and good door switch , then check the motor switch. if motor switch is bad replace the whole motor. switch and motor are sold
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...motor has a switch that is closed once the motor is running, that then sends current to the dryer heat elements and to keep the motor running. It may be possile to replace just the ...
...switch on the motor. When you push the start button, the motor starts turning, then the centrifugal switch on the motor clicks in and keeps the motor running until the timer or the door switch cuts ...
...motor switch, or worn or frozen bearings. A humming sound can be related to a burned-out motor or a defective switch. Check these trouble spots before you call a professional service person or take ...
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