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Kenmore dryer hums but will not start

When I push start buttom, humming noise is heard. The dryer will start after holding button for a couple seconds but how long before it wont start at all? Please advise! Thanks.
Kim

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  • Anonymous Mar 27, 2014

    push start button in dryer only makes a humming noise when button is pushed in won't start

  • Anonymous Mar 28, 2014

    the dryer is a kenmore model 41788042700

  • Anonymous Mar 30, 2014

    dryer hums when start button pushed, belt is ok

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If it just hums the motor is probably on it's way out. If it makes a growling noise, it's the motor.

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