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Model: 11086130100 Brand: Kenmore Age: More than 10 years
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benabbott  
#1 Posted : Saturday, January 2, 2010 9:22:31 AM(UTC)
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The drum will not turn. When you push it start knob you can hear it try to start. I have checked the belt and there is nothing binding it. I removed the drum and bypassed the door cut-off and the motor turns fine. Put it all back together and then it won't turn again. Is there any thing I am missing? Thank you for your help.
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denman  
#2 Posted : Sunday, January 3, 2010 2:17:11 AM(UTC)
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Try turning the drum by hand in the correct direction, it should turn fairly easily.
I know fairly easily is not much of a description so you may want to try this on a couple other dryers to get a feel for it.

If OK
Then the probable cause is the motor not having enough power to start with a load on it. Could be that the start winding is open.

If NG
Then you will have to open it up and find what is causing it to jam re; worn front glides or a bad roller etc.
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benabbott  
#3 Posted : Sunday, January 3, 2010 5:32:14 AM(UTC)
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It is somewhat hard to turn. When you push it and start it at the same time it will start running. However it will not even push start with a load of laundry. Am I looking at replacing the motor?
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#4 Posted : Sunday, January 3, 2010 6:33:42 AM(UTC)
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Am I looking at replacing the motor?
Odds are high that this is the problem.

But I would check into the drum rotation more especially if with a load in it becomes very difficult to turn.
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