20 Most Recent Magic Chef CYE4000AWW Electric Dryer - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Hi,
There can be many reasons why your dryer will not turn...

This tip that I wrote will help you to figure out what is happening...

Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not Turning
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Dryer Repair ? The dryer will not start
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heatman101

Hi,

A dryer may not start for many reasons...
This tip that I wrote will help you to figure out what is happening...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4422207-dryer_repair_dryer_not_turning

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4460438-dryer_repair_dryer_will_not_start

heatman101

Try replacing the high limit switches if the element is fine. The limit switches will not allow power to the heat strips if they are blown. They are the little silver buttons on the heat strip. There are usually two wires connected to them one coming from the controls and one from the heat strip itself
Dave

check to make sure that the element doesent have a break in it it might be hiding inside one of the ceramic holders if you have a volt meter disconect elect connectors and use ohms scale no beep or meter does not regestor bad element ps there is a thermal overload connected follow the element wires you will see it two wires check it also with meter

I suspect it is the thermal fuse. Seen here. You will need to determine what caused it to blow. on these machines the blower wheel is notorious for getting loose and causing the element to over heat. This makes the heating element shut down faster and takes a long time to dry the clothes. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

Yes you have a bad motor. Its shutting off on its overload and wont start back up again until it cools back down.

MJ

Check your switch on the door first. Its like a light switch. If you have a volt ohm meter switch it to the ohm setting and test both leads coming from the switch. Have the power cord unplugged first to prevent shoc. No power is needed to test Ohm ratings

HI, check the following to address this issue.


1. No power to the dryer
Make sure there's power getting to the dryer. Check for a tripped circuit breaker or a blown fuse. Check the wall socket for power with a voltmeter or by plugging something else in.

2. Door switch / Door switch actuator lever
The dryer will not start with a broken door switch. Replace the door switch if found defective.

Most dryers have a door switch actuator lever - when you close a dryer door, it presses against the lever, which actuates the door switch. If the lever is broken, the switch would not activate and the dryer would not start. Replace the lever, if broken.

Note: Door switch actuator lever usually comes with the door switch assembly and it is recommended to get the whole assembly since there is almost no price difference between the door switch assembly and just the lever. Check your model for more details.

3. Thermal fuse
Most dryers have a thermal fuse, which burns out when the dryer overheats, in which case the dryer will either not run at all or stop heating. The fuse is usually located on the vent duct, inside the dryer. A blown fuse will show no continuity when measured with a meter. Before replacing the fuse, make sure the blower wheel is not broken or clogged, and there is nothing blocking the venting.

Note: It is recommended by most dryer manufacturers to replace a hi-limit thermostat when replacing a thermal fuse.

4. Timer or control board
Replace if defective (note: uncommon problem).


**The most common issue here will be a defective Thermal fuse

My dryer stopped working during a cycle last night and won't start again. The light is no longer coming on either. The first thing I checked was the circuit breaker which was fine. Can anyone tell me other possibilities? What is the anser

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when i press start wont start

it could be a hi-limit switch on the heating element,a thermistor, a heat cycling switch, does it completely shut off i.e. motor stops too or just no heat after 30 secs?

first thing to check is if the belt broke, as the safety switch would shut every thing down. you can check by removing bottom front cover , or if it doesnt, place machine on its side and look under

You problem sounds like you have a faulty heating element or maybe the thermostats are faulty.
If you plan to do the repairs yourself, then you will need to remove the back of the dryer and locate the air tube from the blower to the drum, this is where the heating coil and the thermostats are normally located.
You can test the coil and thermostats with a continuity meter and check function.
Good luck
I hope this helps

if you have no power at all then ther is a thermal fuse that has gone bad.you need to lift the lid look in the rear for the heating element just to the right of the heating element.about three inches down the side of the can there should be two white wires going to the thermal fuse that is bad.
in order to check this with out a multimeter you can connect the wire together for a moment and start you dryer and it should get hot and start.the part number is LA-1053 that you can get from your local parts store.
let me know how this goes for you there are a couple of other problems but this is the first thing i would check the other two items are a bad door switch and a bad start button/timer

Yes, clean it out immediately. The lint screen should pull right out with no screws holding it. It should be cleaned every other load! If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/craig_3fa289bf857b1a3c

Check the circuit breakers for the dryer first. Remember when you reset the breaker, to turn it all the way to the OFF position firmly and then back on.

Ok, you have narrowed it down nicely and, this leads my to believe that you will need to replace the start button switch. this start button switch circuit board is damaged.

The start button goes directly to the motor to energize the start winding until the centrifugal switch in the motor energizes the run winding.

If the motor is not trying to start, I would next test the start switch & related connections.