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Dryer wont start when start button is pressed, but humming sound

I have a whirlpool, heavy duty super capacity
5 cycle
3 temperature electric dryer
model # LER5636EQ1

put a load of clothes in the dryer and pressed the start button. Nothing happend but the humming sound.

The drum inside does not turn.

checked the breaker, its fine

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I'd sure start by making sure the belt isn't broken. You can usually see the belt with a flashlight after accessing the panel (some are in front, others in the rear) - don't go probing around bare armed without unplugging the unit....

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My whirlpool dryer model # GEQ8858KQ0 will not start when the start button is pressed. If left on timed dry you can hear the timer kick in and try to start but it will not.

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  • Virgil Watts Jun 15, 2014

    Sounds like somthing not letting the drum or the motor turn.

  • Virgil Watts Jun 15, 2014

    Sounds like somthing not letting the drum or the motor turn.

  • Virgil Watts Jun 15, 2014

    Sounds like somthing not letting the drum or the motor turn.

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Try rotating by hand a little. If it starts after that it could be a bad armature and the motor is shot. If it is very difficult to rotate check for something in the blower wheel.
Eric

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