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04-03-05, 03:42 PM

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Dryer start button broken

Hi. A neighbor used my dryer and then when I went to use it I mashed the start button and it wouldn't start. Well, I found I could hold the start button, door button, and turn the tub by hand and it will start but then it will not heat. Anyone know what happened?

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04-04-05, 07:46 AM

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When You Push The Start Button Does It Try To Start But Only Groans And Does Nothing... If So Bad Motor ... Is You Vent Looged ... Back Up Of Lint Will Cause This

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04-04-05, 12:59 PM

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no, when you mash the start button it does nothing at all, like no power. But if you manually rotate the tub while holding the button it will start but not heat.

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04-06-05, 03:52 AM

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I just discovered today- I can just hold the door button, spin the tub, and shut the door really fast and the dryer will begin spinning WITHOUT mashing the start button, but still no heat. Does anyone have any idea what my problem is?

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04-06-05, 04:06 PM

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MOTOR

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04-06-05, 05:43 PM

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Motor?

If it's the motor, how is it still running?

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04-06-05, 06:04 PM

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THE START WINDINGS ARE BAD YOU TURNING THE DRUM IS ASSITING THE MOTOR TO START UP...

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