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how to fix my dryer hoover 5050ED?

Hi wondering if anyone can help me i have a dryer its a hoover 5050ed i put clothes in it to dry turn it on 9times out off ten you have to turn the drum from the top with the lid off once it does its cycle then u have to do the same again to it to kick start it any help or thoughts would be great thanks ryan

ryan cattell
July 2008

Hoover 5050ED Household Appliances, Tumble Dryers Help Clothes Turn

hi, just wondering if any one can help me.. i set the cycle on the dryer and hit start and push the button on the door and the dryer will not start... can someone please help!!!

Aaron
October 2011

check your start capacitor it shoul be 6 uf if not get a new capacitor for under $20 make sure its 6uf different uf range will affect start up torque on motor

jim 21st century service group
August 2010

Thanks Jim for your answer, I have the same problem with my dryer 8)

Martin Eising
June 2010

I have the same dryer which I just fixed for a similar problem.
My dryer would not start spinning and just made a hum sound. The problem was the capacitor which is mounted on the motor. When this capacitor goes faulty the motor labours to start. I measured the capacitor with a multimeter that has the capacitance function and got a reading of 0.6uF instead of 6uF. After purchasing a replacement for $20 dollars at an appliance spares shop, I fitted it and now the dryer works as good as new

Jim Baker
July 2008