I have a maytag dryer #MDE26CSAW that won't start. There is power to the timer, the motor, the heating element, and the t-stats. No power is getting to the start light, the puch-to-start button, or the door switch. I already replaced the push -to-start switch and tried a different centrifugal (motor) switch...any other ideas???
SOURCE: maytag centennial commercial technology motor will not run
Sounds like the door contact switch is stuck in the on position.
You can replace the switch pretty easily.
Turn off the power, and with a phillips stubby screwdriver, remove the two screws in the front kick panel of the front panel and tip the bottom edge out. There are two metal retainer clips on the top edge of the front panel and as you tip the panel, the top retainers will disengage. There are 2 wires on the front panel to the door switch that are easily popped off and the switch will pop out of the front panel with minimal effort. I'm sure you can find a door switch for this online at repairclinic.com
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Investigate these five areas if your dryer is not heating up:
Proper Voltage
If your dryer won't heat up, it's possible that it is
not being supplied with the proper voltage. Here are three ways to make
sure power is getting to your dryer: First, make sure your dryer is
plugged in. Next, check the circuit breaker panel to make sure all the
circuit breakers are in the correct positions. Finally, check to make
sure no fuses in your fuse panel are blown. Any of these could explain
why power is not getting to your dryer.
Heating Element
It is possible that your dryer isn't heating because
its heating element is defective. Heating elements are irrepairable. If
yours has ceased to function properly, you will have to replace it. Open
your dryer's cabinet and locate the heating element so that you can
test it.
Another possible cause for a dryer not heating up
could be attributed to a faulty thermal fuse. Once a dryer's thermal
fuse has blown, it is no longer of any use. If your dryer's fuse is
blown, you will have to replace it. Open up your dryer's cabinet and
locate its thermal fuse so that you can test it.
Thermostat
If any of your dryer's thermostats have become
defective, they could be the reason that your dryer is not heating. Open
up your dryer's cabinet and test each of your dryer's thermostats. If
any are faulty, replace them.
A defective timer motor could also cause your dryer
to not heat up. Test your dryer's timer motor. If it is no longer
functioning as it should, replace either the entire motor assembly, or
just its motor.
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