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Dyer was grinding, then won't run

We have heard a grinding noise. Now when we push the start button it just makes a buzzing noise, and won't start. Plz help. I was told it might be a fuse?

  • bstafford593 Dec 16, 2008

    grinding , then just hums. think it needs a new tension roller but need directions on disassambly

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Sounds to me like you motor has froze up. Is there any smell coming from the dryer? The fuse would not cause this. A fuse would make the dryer do nothing when you hit the start button.

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