Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - Noisy starting Kenmore Series 90 Dryer

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Bloomc
08-02-05, 02:10 PM
After pushing start button instead hearing a nice click and the dryer starting, the is a buzzing noise for 1 - 2 seconds and the drum starts. Lights in house also dim momentarily.

Sears repairman indicated that problem was dust/lint in the motor.

I opened breaker, opened front bottom cover and vacuumed. I could feel dust and lint around the motor.

Question 1: Is it the motor or could belt/drum wheels?
Question 2: Do I have to remove drum to change motor?

Thanks

bambiblaster
08-02-05, 05:10 PM
I Would Go Along With Your Repairman.... Yes You Have To Remove The Drum .. There Are 2 Types Of Dryers Lint Screen On Top And Inside Door Area... Simple Repair.. While In You CAn Check Your Rollers,belt,seals......AND ALSO REPLACE OR CLEAN VENT TUBEING WHICH IS USUALLY THE CAUSE
Bloomc
08-03-05, 09:51 AM
Thanks for the reply.