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how would i no if it is broken? I tryed to start dryer with door open and it wont start.how would i no if it is broken? I tryed to start dryer with door open and it wont start.
AnonymousMar 17, 2009
I get the same exact problem in that I can be right there with the dryer door open and set time to the timer and the heating element goes on for about 10-15 secs and then off. And I think it cycle that way as long as there is time on the timer. Something I raed somewhere said that the element is not supposed to turn on if the blower/motor is not on. And I also saw a post similar but not exact to mine that said the timer plays a vital role in the element turning on. If I open the door and try to run, it wont, yet in that same state, the element will cycle (i.e. heat up, thermostat off, heat up, thermostat off, etc)
I get the same exact problem in that I can be right there with the dryer door open and set time to the timer and the heating element goes on for about 10-15 secs and then off. And I think it cycle that way as long as there is time on the timer. Something I raed somewhere said that the element is not supposed to turn on if the blower/motor is not on. And I also saw a post similar but not exact to mine that said the timer plays a vital role in the element turning on. If I open the door and try to run, it wont, yet in that same state, the element will cycle (i.e. heat up, thermostat off, heat up, thermostat off, etc)
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It wont start with door open unless the switch is fried to the contacts.With the door open use something to push the switch in while pushing start.If it starts your ok.Does the element turn off after the cycle?You need to be more specific,im assuming this is an electric dryer.It wont start with door open unless the switch is fried to the contacts.With the door open use something to push the switch in while pushing start.If it starts your ok.Does the element turn off after the cycle?You need to be more specific,im assuming this is an electric dryer.
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I'm inclined to think that the problem is in the electronics, in the circuit board, since it's acting so oddly. The timer dial shouldn't allow the heating element to energize when the door is open.
If the thermal fuse is blown, you should NOT get heat.
Sounds as if the motor centrifugal switch is stuck. Check to see if lint built up around switch or centrifugal mechanism on motor shaft. Rap switch with the handle of a screw driver hard but don't break it .
Either the centrifugal switch on the drive motor is stuck in the ON position or the heating element is broken and shorted out on the heater canister. You did not post a model number. Therefore I can not assist in accessing these parts. All dryers are made differently. Appliance model numbers are a must.
ok start the washer after it fills and starts washing open the door again and turn the dial to drain shut the door see if it drains if it does then open the door and turn it to heated dry shut the door and get you a small glass of warm water let it sit in heated dry for about 3 minutes open the door and pour the water on the heating element and let me know if it sizzles
how would i no if it is broken? I tryed to start dryer with door open and it wont start.
I get the same exact problem in that I can be right there with the dryer door open and set time to the timer and the heating element goes on for about 10-15 secs and then off. And I think it cycle that way as long as there is time on the timer. Something I raed somewhere said that the element is not supposed to turn on if the blower/motor is not on. And I also saw a post similar but not exact to mine that said the timer plays a vital role in the element turning on. If I open the door and try to run, it wont, yet in that same state, the element will cycle (i.e. heat up, thermostat off, heat up, thermostat off, etc)
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