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Dryer shuts off after running for 5 mins
Old 10-22-2007, 08:28 PM   #1
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Default Dryer shuts off after running for 5 mins
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the dryer turns on no problem and after about 5 minutes it shuts off! I have turned the dryer back on after some time has passed. Could you let em know what might be the problem?
 
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Old 10-23-2007, 01:16 AM   #2
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Motor over heating, tripping internal breaker, motor could be so clogged up w/lint that it gets too hot. Open up front of dryer and clean lint off motor, spotlessly clean, and hope the motor will still run ok. If not buy a new motor!
 
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