Dryer runs and then won't run, loud buzzing sound, drum wants to go but can't

mjcmdc · 12-03-2007, 04:06 AM

Our clothes dryer will dry well for a long time but as soon as we open the door it will not start again and makes a loud buzzing sound and won't start. The drum will attempt to turn but can't seem to get going. After 2-3 hours it seems to work again. Today it seems to have stopped working alltogether.

I opened it up and cleaned the vent and the motor. The belt is ok but could maybe use another one. I think the loud noise is coming more from the timer than down low by the motor.

Any ideas or things to check.

Bigboss88 · 12-07-2007, 02:25 PM

The next time (if there is a next time) that it works and then only buzzes. Give the drum a push while it is buzzing. If the drum begins to spin, then the windings in the motor have burned out. Replace the motor. Its easy.

Dryer runs and then won't run, loud buzzing sound, drum wants to go but can't

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Dryer runs and then won't run, loud buzzing sound, drum wants to go but can't