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My dryer stopped working -- won't turn and motor makes odd noise like not engaged properly
Dryer motor will run and sounds like the dryer motor is running but the "belt" may be broken because the dryer cage does not turn.
What should I do?
BK
want to install dryer drum belt
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Feb 12, 2007 - 10 posts - 1 author
It makes electrical buzzing noise when you press the start button. ... One would think that if it's the fuse that it wouldn't buzz at all but ... unplugged, re-assembled back, hooked back up to hose, turned on and running hot .... The belt was fine. ... Kenmore gas dryer 70 series is making very loud buzzing noise.
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In this video you'll learn why your dryer may be making a variety of ... that is not only making a grinding noise but it also makes a loud banging noise. ... it's been drying about 15-20 min. it startsa loud humming sound. ... The dryer is working just fine, but I am concerned about the noise as it sounds electrical.
When the door is closed the switch will close, allowing power to circulate through the rest of the circuit. When the dryer door is open the switch will open, breaking electrical contact to the neutral connection of the circuit and stopping the flow of electricity. so it sounds like a bad dryer door switch.
sounds like the motor is running, the belt could likely be broken and be the culprit, this is if the motor is turning for sure after you start the dryer
Sounds like a defective motor starter contactor. DO NOT continue to try to use the dryer or you'll burn the motor out. The motor starter is built into the motor, but most are replaceable without replacing the entire motor.
Could also be the motor, but sounds like the motor is stuck in 'start' mode and never goes into 'run,' which would be the classic symptom of a stuck motor start contactor.
Sounds like the motor's done. That thing is probably the start-run switch. Not worth trying to fix on an old motor. I've found dryer motors to be fairly generic, you should be able to find a replacement. I use Repairclinic.com when I can't get parts locally.
At the rear of the unit on the lower right hand side of the dryer you will find a 6" X 6" vented panel. If you remove it you will have access to the Dryer motor and belt. Check to see if the belt has derailed or broken and you can also check to see if motor is operational.
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