Dryer won't start. Hums, but drum won't turn.
GE Model # DBVH520EJ2WW
This is usually caused by a motor that has gone bad. The hum is caused because the motor windings have gone bad inside the motor and its cheaper to buy a new motor and install it yourself if your capable. Its pretty straight forward once you see it. Be sure to disconnect any power supply before working with electrical. You will need the model number and sometimes serial or date of mfg. Sears and other dealers are good about finding your part. Be warned, the cost of a new dryer might not be far off from the price of a new motor. Hope this helps.
If you hear the motor humming and not starting at all it most likely has a severe friction problem with the drum or motor. It could possibly have some type of garment jamming the blower wheel preventing the motor from starting too.
Open the dryer door and manually rotate the dryer drum counter clockwise (CCW). It should take very little effort to rotate the drum. If it's hard to rotate that could explain why the motor hums instead of starting up. If it turns freely, shut the door and see if will start. If it still hums and not start it may have bad motor or a low voltage supply to the motor.
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