[rescueme153]

Can someone tell me if a bad starter switch will still make a sound, as if it is recieving electrical current,when turned, but won't start dryer? I think I'm on the right path here but would like some confirmation if what i am thinking is the problem might be true.

Thankyou

[PS Volunteer - Appguy]

You will need a meter to check for problems. Very rare for motor switch to go bad,even with GE! Check for continuity between pins 4& 5 of the motor. If ok you have other problems. Check timer,thermal fuze and verify you have 230 volts to dryer main terminal block.

[rescueme153]

I failed to mention that my dryer is a gas job. I don't think I willl be getting 230 volts for a reading on my mutimeter. What should I be seeing though for voltage?

[rescueme153]

Wouldn't you know I plugged the dryer back in tonight and it started right up............Don't know why it wasn't running last night though.