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Electric Dryer doesn't start & hums when I press the Start Button?

Hello,

I have a Kenmore Electric Dryer, Model # 110.66901690.

My dryer doesn't start.
When I press the Push To Start button I get a hum (I figure it's from the motor) and a ticking noise behind the timer knob.

If I continue to hold the push to start button after a while the motor stops trying to work but the ticking behind the timer knob continues.

Other information that might help:
The drum moves freely when I push with my hands.

When I open the door, press the lever switch (Making the dryer door seem closed), and push to start button, I observe that the drum moves very slightly.

What is the problem?

Richard
March 2007

Kenmore Household Appliances, Tumble Dryers Button Hello Model

try the starter cap ,located on or near the motor

angel
March 2007

Your welcome Richard! Good luck with the repair.

JP
March 2007

Yeah, I now think so too. I just finished testing the thermal fuse, Start button & timer and they are good. I'm going to look at the motor now. Thanks for the fast response JP.

Richard
March 2007

Hello,

It sounds like your motor has gone bad. I would take the dryer apart to make sure nothing in getting in the way of the motor turning. Other than that you may need a motor.

JP
March 2007