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Whirlpool dryer makes a buzzing sound whey start button is pushed. sometimes it will turn on for a few seconds but most of the time it just buzzes.

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I have found that the switch activated by the door close or turns on the interior light when open on is likely the problem. You may notice that if the door is open and you push on the start button, it will buzz. So if the door is closed and you get this buzz when pushing the start button, there is a problem with the door switch. The start button "thinks" the door is open, and therefore not start. The defective door switch needs to be replaced. At least highly likely.

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The buzzing is probably the relay trying to start the motor. See if the motor has a capacitor, have it checked. If the motor is all clogged with lint, the start/run switch can get blocked. Clean out all that lint with a vacuum cleaner.
Check the tub bearing, and make sure the drum spins freely.

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  • Posted on May 20, 2008

SOURCE: whirlpool lgr4634eqo makes a buzzing noise when trying to start

Try holding the door switch lever in and turning the drum hard by hand. It sounds like you have a start switch out in the motor.

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  • Posted on Dec 16, 2008

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check your power cord and the receptcal if you see any discloring on pronges of your power cord you'll need to replace cord and the receptical it could be shorting out

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 27, 2009

SOURCE: whirlpool dryer makes a buzz noise when push

pull motor switch out(the one with wires go in motor) best use compressed air.... lint is stopping lever... this all happens after you turn breakers off...hi hi

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 21, 2009

SOURCE: Whirlpool LER 5436 tumble drier- loud buzz

When start button is pushed there is a buzzing noise but dryer will not start.

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sounds like you have a connector that is loose.unplug dryer and check all wire connectors.

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