Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - kenmore dryer does not run longer than 5 seconds

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pieter01
01-03-09, 09:50 AM
Hello all,

I have a 24 year old Kenmore electric dryer #697267 that will only run for a few seconds and then shut off, I sometimes can get it to run normal if I help turn the tumbler and push the start button at he same time, does anyone know what the problem might be?

As always thanks,

Pieter

pugsl
01-03-09, 12:47 PM
Can you restart the dryer right after it shuts off or do you have to wait a while before it will start?
David_Thompson
01-04-09, 05:54 AM
push to start relay or motor perhaps.

need to get a voltmeter and the schematic and figure it out.

pieter01
01-05-09, 10:42 AM
yes I can actually but then sometimes it will keep running or stop after a few minutes again. I guess I have to say good bye to the dryer and buy a new one, knowing that a new one probably will not last 24 years...
Thanks
szm200
01-08-09, 03:22 AM
If the motor makes a really loud noise when starting, you have a bad start winding in the motor.