First off I thank this site for having a community of great helping people and I am happy to find it.

I have a problematic dryer. When I set the timer and push start, nothing happens. The only way to get the dryer to start is to HOLD IN the START BUTTON and slowly turn the timer clockwise and counterclockwise until it starts. It doesn't last long then it quits. The only spot on the timer where it starts is at the end of the cycle. When it is started there seems to be no heat, however it may be because it is during the "low/no heat part of the cycles".

I took the back off of the dryer and bypassed the thermal fuse. The problem is still present. Now my model dryer also contains what is called a "THERMAL CUT OUT FUSE KIT". I didn't bother to bypass those yet. I don't know if I need to because I am leaning towards the TIMER.

It's not the THERMAL FUSE, DOOR SWITCH, obviously anything to do with the motor, drum, or drum parts (belts, pulleys, etc). Would it be safe to say it is the timer? When just physically turning the timer there seems to be no issues. There is no resistance. It turns smoothly and clicks when it should at the end/beginning of cycle. Is there anything else that would cause the timer to work as described above, or is it definitely the timer. HELP!

Anthony in PA