[ruru3]

Sometimes the dryer will not start. If I open the door, hold the door switch in and turn the drum while pressing the PTS button, it will start. There is a buzzing noise when the button is pressed and an odor of hot electrics (although I do not see any burnt wiring). Is this the motor going bad or could it be the PTS switch? How can I be sure which part to replace? Also, I initially thought that the drum was "binding" (not turning freely) since I could raise the front of it. I added additional plastic shims under the front glides to "raise" the front of the drum. After doing this, the dryer worked for another 3-4 loads before not starting again. How thick are the plastic glides supossed to be? I read elsewhere about a link to downloadable repair instructions. Could you give me the link? Thanks in advance for your help.

[PS Staff - Sheila]

If the drum is binding the motor would hum.

The push to start switch is not likely your problem.

The push to start switch is just a momentary contact switch which mean it allows power to flow for a short time to the motor to get it started after that it is out of the circuit.

It could be that your glides are worn.

The glides are about a 1/8 of an inch thick.

Here is what they look like.



Here is a link to your dryer model MDE9316AYW.