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Dryer won't start when pushing the start button

A few weeks ago my dryer started acting up. I would have to push the start button 2-3 times before it would finally start running and stay on. Now it won't start at all. When I push the start button it just makes a zzzzzzz sound like its stuck and won't start.

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  • billie lewis Mar 03, 2007

    Also forgot to add it has been taking longer than normal to dry the clothes. I possibly thought that may be due to the moisture in our basement since its winter?

  • rick123x Feb 15, 2008

    push start dryer don't come on was working fine i can hear a buzz

  • JIMGREEN Mar 17, 2008

    DRYER WOULD RUN AND NOT STOP UNTIL U STOP IT MANUALLY

    FEW DAYS AGO IT WONT START

  • Anonymous Aug 20, 2008

    same exact discription

  • Anonymous Sep 21, 2008

    I just dried 2 separate loads and now it won't start at all. No buzzing noise. Just won't start when you push the button.

  • Anonymous Feb 04, 2009

    plugged in dryer and it doesnt start what should i do?

  • ed kingsbury May 11, 2010

    Mine is Model # Red44408QO but makes that same soft zzzzz sound but doesn't start. Is the motor the thing on the right top panel? Where do I find a new one?

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Bjsouth Most likely the problem with your dryer is bad motor. It is not repairable and has to be replaced. If you feel you can do it yourself, let me know and I'll help to buy new motor and provide you with instructions how to replace it. Gendos...post back

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