Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - Dryer start button broken

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nunya77
04-03-05, 04:42 PM
:confused: Hi. A neighbor used my dryer and then when I went to use it I mashed the start button and it wouldn't start. Well, I found I could hold the start button, door button, and turn the tub by hand and it will start but then it will not heat. Anyone know what happened?

bambiblaster
04-04-05, 08:46 AM
When You Push The Start Button Does It Try To Start But Only Groans And Does Nothing... If So Bad Motor ... Is You Vent Looged ... Back Up Of Lint Will Cause This
nunya77
04-04-05, 01:59 PM
no, when you mash the start button it does nothing at all, like no power. But if you manually rotate the tub while holding the button it will start but not heat.

nunya77
04-06-05, 04:52 AM
I just discovered today- I can just hold the door button, spin the tub, and shut the door really fast and the dryer will begin spinning WITHOUT mashing the start button, but still no heat. Does anyone have any idea what my problem is?
bambiblaster
04-06-05, 05:06 PM
MOTOR :coffee:
nunya77
04-06-05, 06:43 PM
If it's the motor, how is it still running? :confused: :wall:
bambiblaster
04-06-05, 07:04 PM
THE START WINDINGS ARE BAD YOU TURNING THE DRUM IS ASSITING THE MOTOR TO START UP... :coffee: