Was working earlier, put another load in and pooped out. Reset the breaker from fuse box. Getting power. I can set the cycle select to time dry and hear the time click. Light inside works, appears the short is in the start putton. How can I verify or is there another culprit I am missing??
Breaker blows when start is pushed? A shorted switch is possible, but more likely the element has failed & contacted ground inside the machine. The easiest way to tell is direct visual inspection. New elements are cheap & fairly easy to install. Check for severe lint buildup in the motor, & make sure it turns freely.
Posted on Jul 15, 2007
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Thanks... the relay in the back had to be replaced. The repairman said these are pretty common in Roper dryers. ($18.95 for part, $80 service call). I took the liberty of cleaning the lint, etc. when I had it pulled out. I usually do that about every 6 months anyway, so I guess I'm ahead right now. Thanks for the input.
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