Customer Support 7 days a week

Welcome Guest! You can not login or register.

Notification

Icon
Error
Dryer won't start
Options
Go to last post Go to first unread
Model: 11066132411 Brand: Kenmore Age: 1 - 5 years
Previous Topic Next Topic
Ginadrc  
#1 Posted : Friday, January 26, 2018 7:24:30 PM(UTC)
Ginadrc

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 1/26/2018(UTC)
Posts: 2
I have a Kenmore dryer that will not start. The control panel is working and when the door is open I can hold the door switch in and touch start which will start the dryer. However, when the door is closed it will not start. I replaced the door latch and door strike hoping that would help but it did not. Any suggestions?
Back to top
Sponsor
See inside of your appliance - diagrams and part photos for virtually every model.

powered by AppliancePartsPros.com 		 
Back to top  
ThatGuy  
#2 Posted : Friday, January 26, 2018 10:15:25 PM(UTC)
ThatGuy

Rank: Advanced Member

Groups: Expert
Joined: 7/27/2010(UTC)
Posts: 1,395
United States
Location: near the middle of nowhere

Was thanked: 24 time(s) in 24 post(s)
Back to top
Ginadrc  
#3 Posted : Saturday, January 27, 2018 7:14:52 AM(UTC)
Ginadrc

Rank: Member

Groups: Registered
Joined: 1/26/2018(UTC)
Posts: 2
We didn't replace it because we can start the dryer by engaging the switch manually (holding it in with a finger and it clicks normally)and pushing start with the door open. Once we close the door it won't start.
Back to top
ThatGuy  
#4 Posted : Saturday, January 27, 2018 9:09:37 AM(UTC)
ThatGuy

Rank: Advanced Member

Groups: Expert
Joined: 7/27/2010(UTC)
Posts: 1,395
United States
Location: near the middle of nowhere

Was thanked: 24 time(s) in 24 post(s)
Okay, lets try this.

If you slowly close the door, do you hear the switch click at any time?

A switch like that can change where it activates as the lever is depressed. its broken or damaged internally. So closing the door doesn't activate it, but pushing it a little farther does. You probably need a new switch.
Back to top
Users browsing this topic
Guest (4)
Similar Topics
Kenmore Elite dryer won't start (Dryer Repair)
by Guest 6/22/2024 6:34:42 AM(UTC)
LG DLEX5170V electric dryer won't start (Dryer Repair)
by Guest 2/23/2024 11:17:20 AM(UTC)
Dryer won't start after changing fuses and timer (Dryer Repair)
by Guest 1/17/2023 11:21:44 AM(UTC)
Dryer Won't start - Repair Video (Dryer Repair)
by Guest 8/8/2021 1:55:18 PM(UTC)
Kenmore 100 Series Dryer Won't Start (Dryer Repair)
by juser 11/7/2020 4:44:16 PM(UTC)
Gas dryer won't start at all (Dryer Repair)
by GuyGreg 2/21/2018 2:26:33 PM(UTC)
Dryer won't start (Dryer Repair)
by Petem 12/2/2017 3:27:50 PM(UTC)
Maytag dryer won't start (Dryer Repair)
by eagle243 11/15/2017 6:44:39 PM(UTC)
Dryer won't start after replacing the heating element (Dryer Repair)
by ivyholly 6/8/2017 6:45:42 PM(UTC)
Dryer Won't Start-Lights Blinking (Dryer Repair)
by rleigh 6/5/2017 9:20:31 AM(UTC)
Inglis dryer won't start (Dryer Repair)
by jkeefe 4/20/2017 2:48:09 AM(UTC)
Amana Dryer won't start, but still gets hot (Dryer Repair)
by halfmoonranch 3/15/2017 9:38:33 AM(UTC)
Dryer won't start (mid-troubleshooting, could use some help) (Dryer Repair)
by OUberLord 3/13/2017 7:15:55 PM(UTC)
Whirlpool Dryer Won't Start (Dryer Repair)
by agjr200hp 2/5/2017 5:36:21 AM(UTC)
Dryer won't start all the time (Dryer Repair)
by DaHadster 1/10/2017 12:25:28 PM(UTC)
Forum Jump  
You can post new topics in this forum.
You can reply to topics in this forum.
You can delete your posts in this forum.
You can edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You can vote in polls in this forum.

Privacy Policy | Powered by YAF.NET | YAF.NET © 2003-2024, Yet Another Forum.NET