[kimsmythe]

My dryer runs and heats but shuts down after a couple minutes. I am drying a regular load and if i take out some clothes it will run and stop again. The only way it will stay on is if I only dry 2-3 items.

[kayakcrzy]

There is a very good possibility that your motor is your culprit. ApplianceEducator.com Tom

[kimsmythe]

The dryer is only 1 year and 3 months old...could the motor have really gone in that time? I don't want to spend $150 on a new motor. For a little bit more, I could just buy a new one again? How can I know for sure?

[kayakcrzy]

Lets just be sure. If you put the clothes in, and it shuts off, will it turn on right of way, everytime it shuts off? Tom ApplianceEducator.com

[kimsmythe]

Yes, it will turn on right away, but it will shut down again after a couple minutes. This will continue all night. When I start it up, it goes on like there is nothing wrong with it, but when it is about to shut down, it makes a loud rumbling noise. Should I take it apart and look at the motor? I was reading about the motor end bells being worn.

Kim

[kayakcrzy]

Yes, there could be something stuck in the blower housing. ApplianceEducator.com Tom