The dryer was working fine yesterday, and now when i set the timer and push the start button, it will make the buzzing sound but the dryer never kicks on. Kind of like starting a car. and if you hold the button down for to long then it goes through a spell where it seems there is no power to it at all. we bought the dryer from someone else, and it seems to do that after i have finished a load and am trying to start another, HELP
Looks like your drive motor is locked up. It has an internal overload switch which cuts power off when motor gets too hot...Replacement of the motor on a used dryer is probably not the best choice as it can be quite pricey..
SOURCE: Maytag MDG9316AWW Wont start
HI again. this seems to be a wiring harness issue. there may be a lose wire connection or some corrosion on the couplers that are connected to the timer and push button starter. I recommend checking all wires and clips for lose and corroded ends. make sure the clips aren't touching any other individual wire clips. The second issue may be the timer itself. it may have some damage with in the circuitry.
This reoccurring issue leads me to believe that there is something abnormal within the current flow. this. This abnormality is continuing to blow the starter switch. there are only three areas you can check to find this issue. the timer itself should be check for proper voltage and the wires and harness should be inspected as well. The last check would be the terminal block. Check the terminal block for lose power cord wire connectors.
If you have anymore question, please feel free to ask:)
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The problem is likely a slipping dryer belt. The belt tensioner is not working or the belt needs replacing.
SOURCE: Maytag Dryer won't start withouth me turning the drum.
Good day. Ugly problem.
My first choice would have been the motor, but.......
Here is the process, it might help you.
The power to the motor goes first to and thru the door switch. It then returns to the timer.
When the timer is turned to any running position, power leaves the timer where it is split into 2 leads.
One of the power leads goes directly to the centrifugal switch Which is the switch on the motor with all the wires. If you spin the drum, you also spin the motor, and if spun fast enough will close the contacts on the cetrifugal switch, thus sending power to the motor, allowing it to run. I guess you have done that.
The second lead out of the timer goes to the push to start switch, it then leaves and goes to the centrifugal switch but on the power side, so it is directly connected to the main winding in the motor.
That is why when you press the press to start switch, the motor runs, and if held in it will continue to run.
In fact, at this point, the motor had 2 sources of power, either of which can run the motor.
Thus releasing the push to start switch doesn't matter, since it runs off the other source.
Possibilities.
The centrifugal switch is not wired right. Please recheck. (or the motor was bad out of the box. Happens).
The push to start switch is bad, and needs replaced.
Or, the wiring going to or leaving the push to start switch has broken or making a bad connection.
Lastley, I said the power comes out of the timer and splits into 2 circuits. Not always true, in some models the timer sends 2 seperate wires out carrying the power, with the possibility the timer could be bad.
Hope this helps.
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Maytag Performa Mod.PYET244AYW wont start has power door switch good thermo protection good at element cant fin any fuses timer has 120v and selecter switch
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