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Electric Dryer will not start, Lights come on. When I push the start switch, the heat comes on but the motor will not start. I've replaced the starter switch and the door switch. Still won't turn on. I tried to spin the drum, holding the door switch and it still won't turn on. I do not hear the motor come on at all. I'm thinking the motor is bad. Does this sound correct to you?
Thanks for your help.
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Originally Posted by: gph1  Electric Dryer will not start, Lights come on. When I push the start switch, the heat comes on but the motor will not start. I've replaced the starter switch and the door switch. Still won't turn on. I tried to spin the drum, holding the door switch and it still won't turn on. I do not hear the motor come on at all. I'm thinking the motor is bad. Does this sound correct to you?
Thanks for your help. Yes, most likely a bad motor. There should be no heat in the drum unless the motor is running(the motor switch closes the L2 circuit(power to the element)and L1 power to the element is supplied through the timer and thermostats. Your description would indicate the motor start/run switch is stuck open and the heater circuit is stuck closed. (the switch is not available as a separate part/you will need the motor). Part number: AP3094245
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Originally Posted by: Joe / APP Team Yes, most likely a bad motor. There should be no heat in the drum unless the motor is running(the motor switch closes the L2 circuit(power to the element)and L1 power to the element is supplied through the timer and thermostats. Your description would indicate the motor start/run switch is stuck open and the heater circuit is stuck closed. (the switch is not available as a separate part/you will need the motor). Part number: AP3094245
Thanks for the help and the link to the part.
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Originally Posted by: gph1 Thanks for the help and the link to the part. You're quite welcome Thanks for contacting AppliancePartsPros.com
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I've replaced the Motor and the dryer still won't start. What else could the problem be? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by: gph1 I've replaced the Motor and the dryer still won't start. What else could the problem be? Thanks. GPH, What occurred, before your problem existed, voltage problem, lightning strike, possible heating problem ? With the parts you've replaced, that dryer should start and run, unless we have a broken wire, bad timer, open thermal fuse. I'm including a wiring diagram of your unit, for reference : http://www.servicematters.com/d...0Sheet%20-%208576803.pdfDo you have access to a multi meter ? Part number: AP3440648
We'll need one, to run some circuit and voltage checks to get this problem properly diagnosed and repaired. :) :) :)
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OK, I have the multimeter and now the diagram. Thank you. I may need help using them. I haven't changed the timer or the fuse.
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Originally Posted by: gph1 OK, I have the multi meter and now the diagram. Thank you. I may need help using them. I haven't changed the timer or the fuse. GPH, Great, You'll have this problem diagnosed and repaired in no time . Check the thermal fuse for a closed circuit(thermal fuse is located on the heater element housing on the back of the cabinet). If it is an open circuit you'll need to order this kit Part number: AP3094244
While you're there, check the element resistance, should be around 20 ohms if it is not shorted or broken, and inspect the wiring harness for possible broken wires,or loose terminals. At the top of the diagram there is an area labled "Legend". When you set the timer dial in one of the "settings" listed on the right side of the box, You'll check the matching terminals(striped boxes) on the dryer timer for a closed circuit. The timer terminal location is on the bottom of the page. If you need us, drop us a line, we're here to help. :) :) :)
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I think I found the problem, no continuity in the thermal fuse.
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