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Electric dryer problem Chuck Jurgens 11-15-2006
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Posted by Chuck Jurgens on November 15, 2006, 10:09 pm


I have a Kenmore dryer that is about 6-7 years old. When I press the
"start" button, the dryer motor starts up and begins to run. However, when
I release the "start" button, the motor stops. This happens on all timer
settings.

I left my tools at a jobsite so I haven't been able to open the back to get
the model number.

Any suggestions?

TIA

Chuck



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Posted by Big Al on November 16, 2006, 11:11 am



> I have a Kenmore dryer that is about 6-7 years old. When I press the
> "start" button, the dryer motor starts up and begins to run. However,
when
> I release the "start" button, the motor stops. This happens on all timer
> settings.
>
> I left my tools at a jobsite so I haven't been able to open the back to
get
> the model number.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> TIA
>
> Chuck
>

There is a contact in the motor's start switch that keeps the motor running
when the start switch releases the start winding. It also turns the heating
element off if the motor stops.

Al



Posted by Pop` on November 16, 2006, 12:46 pm


Chuck Jurgens wrote:
> I have a Kenmore dryer that is about 6-7 years old. When I press the
> "start" button, the dryer motor starts up and begins to run. However, when
> I release the "start" button, the motor stops. This
> happens on all timer settings.
>
> I left my tools at a jobsite so I haven't been able to open the back
> to get the model number.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> TIA
>
> Chuck

Has a bad start relay.



Posted by Tomes on November 17, 2006, 11:05 pm


>I have a Kenmore dryer that is about 6-7 years old. When I press the
>"start" button, the dryer motor starts up and begins to run. However, when
>I release the "start" button, the motor stops. This happens on all timer
>settings.
>
> I left my tools at a jobsite so I haven't been able to open the back to
> get the model number.
>
> Any suggestions?
>

First, open up the front door and see if the model number is there. It is
on my Kenmore dryer. Then go to this site:
http://www3.sears.com/
Input your model number and you can look at an exploded diagram of the whole
machine and the correlated parts list. Then you can buy your replacement
part right there online. Easy as cake.
I have done just this to fix my washer, dryer and refrigerator.
Hope this helps,
Tomes



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