If anyone has ideas on what to try next Iâm all earsâ¦. ... To determine if the start switch is defective, attempt to start the dryer. I've even told them to check for another fault if it happens to a 2nd fuse. (I've also replaced the ⦠When you are without a washer, it can be a major problem. If either the door or start switch is faulty, the dryer won't start. How do you clear the CL code on a Kenmore Elite dryer? If the dryer does not respond or make any noise, the start switch could be at fault. Please help! If the switch reads the door as being open when it's shut, or if it allows the dryer to keep running when the door is open, replace it. Depending on your model, youâll usually find the switch poking through the front panel into the dryer door frame. However, Iâve been unable to get the blower wheel off the old motor (and at this point I think destroyed that blower wheel): Also, I think Iâve found the root cause of this whole problem, the idler pulley barely turns and looks like it has belt burned onto it: Iâm still in the process of figuring out how to get the blower wheel off the old motorâ¦. When this happens, the dryer may not turn on or tumble and a "1" or "2" appears in the display. To get your washer to work properly and get started, we have compiled a repair guide below to help you fix a washer that will not turn on, start or run. Try plugging something else into the same outlet. When you click the start button you can hear a relay click, but nothing happens. Itâs more-or-less a mirror image of the part I need. Groups: Registered Joined: 12/13/2014(UTC) Posts: 1. Turns on, clicks, but won't do anything else. Broken Start Switch Knob If your GE dryer wonât start it may be just because the start switch knob is broken so when you turn the knob all you turn is the knob and not the switch. The wheelâs correct, but the idler pulley is the wrong part. When the idler arm goes down it contacts the broken belt switch, and kills power to the motor. i just moved and my GE profile electric dryer wont start, it will power on, beep when start is pressed, door switch clicks properly, all wires look good, worried some kind of ⦠The belt broke during disassembly, but needed to be replaced anyway. Is your dryer gas or electric? Waiting for thermistor to get delivered. Relay clicks, but dryer won't turn on Iâve got a Kenmore model 110.78832700 natural gas dryer thatâs stopped turning on. To determine if the door switch is working, try starting your dryer and then listen for the âclick.â If the door switch makes a clicking sound, it is probably not defective. If the door switch is the culprit, be sure to replace it with a manufacturer-approved replacement part. The dryer won't start if the door switch senses that the door is open. The test should be made between the terminals marked C and NO and should read 0 ohms when the door is clo⦠Get more answers from the people in your networks. If your trying to test a motor and the belt is off make sure you remove the idler assembly or lift it off the switch. In most brands of dryers, the switch is located behind the front panel with the switch button protruding into the door opening. So I moved the dryer back home and it does the clicking noise again before it starts up. But Repair Clinic is dedicated to helping people like you troubleshoot and fix their appliances on their own. January 9 by Idler pulley: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B018... $7.15, Belt: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M... $12.98, Motor: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D...$54.44 (was refurbished), Blower Wheel: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B008...$30.98. If the switch does not have continuity, replace it. The fuse is located on the blower housing or at the dryerâs heat source such as the heating element on electric dryers or at the burner on gas models. Tried all the child locks, sound buttons, unplugged it, opened the door mulitple times and nothing makes it work. If you donât hear a click, use a multimeter to use the door switch for continuity. How to Replace Door Strike for General Electric GTDP490ED0WS Won't start #AP2042206. It was about $25 for the part and an hour of my time to take the dryer apart to replace it. On all dryers, the door switch allows the dryer to start tumbling only when the door is closed. Look at my dryer turning and burning and blowing! May 22nd, 2010. whirlpool estate model number TEDS840PQ1. I bought it 5/30/16. By the end youâll have a working dryer, pride ⦠Iâm not sure if the next culprit is the actual motor, or ? I wish someone I knew got what you said about fuse replacement :-(. Start by taking a good look inside the dryer for possible objects that may be causing the problem. my kenmore dryer wont start but only makes a clicking sound when i push the start button. Step by step instructions on how to replace a Door Strike for General Electric GTDP490ED0WS Won't start #AP2042206 for Dryer made by GE, Kenmore. When you click the start button you can hear a relay click, but nothing happens. I also broke the belt, but it looks like it was ready to break. Why am I getting the F5 error code when I tried to clean the oven in my Whirlpool 458 range? Options. chrismcfiggins. It can be hard to see because they are mounted on the bottom of the dryer, usually right next to the motor. Old is on the bottom and new is on the top: I definately ordered the wrong part. I've moved the dryer to another location and it works fine. If your belt is off you should be able to look under the idler arm and find it. A tripped fuse wonât reset when the dryer cools, so it must be replaced. Mine is also a Kenmore Dryer MOD 110.87572601 I havenât entirely comprehended everything in here, but it includes a wiring diagram and it seems like a lot of other good information. The door switch only allows the dryer to run when the door is fully latched. 01 - Thermal Fuse. Or should I just start by replacing the thermal fuse and see if that fixes it? Washing Machine Wonât Start. So itâs possible that your dryer wonât start because the signal that the doorâs really closed isnât being sent. To determine if the start switch is defective, attempt to start the dryer. Dryer Drum Not Turning. Thanks for the article. Unplug the dryer and then find the circuit board in the main control panel. If you google broken belt switch there are several videos and pics about them. So much work. Mine has just done the same thing. If Iâm lucky it sounds like my issue might be the thermal fuse: https://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/... Any ideas or things I should check? If the dryer does not start when the door is closed then the door switch may be defective. Accessibility. This part functions to prevent the dryer from operating after the drive belt breaks. If the circuit board is faulty, itâs best to let a professional handle the fix. I think Iâve got a little bit of alignment problem between the blower wheel and the lint screen duct. If I put the screws in all the way the blower wheel rubs, but as long as I donât tighten down the screws itâs fine. I have a GE washer (model #WJSE3110A0WW) that makes a clicking sound when the wash cycle should start. Iâve also got a few extra screwsâ¦. Dryer Wonât Start â (Gas Dryer Electronic Control) Now letâs get to the bottom of why your gas dryer wonât start. If it won't work either, then there is likely something wrong with the power outlet. Hoping this fixes my issue. A washer that does not start or wash dirty clothes. Kenmore electric dryer won't start; timer clicks but drum doesn't start turning [ 2 Answers ] I used an ohmeter to check start button, thermal fuse, timer, thermostats and they all check out OK. Before it stopped working youâd sometimes have to give the drum a push to get it to start spinning, so maybe Iâve burned out the motor? They bought a bag and think they can get away with it. The switch and can be tested with a multi-tester for continuity and it may have two or more terminals. Start ⦠Dryer Does Not Start The most common cause for a dryers failure to start is a defective door switch. Get more answers from the people in your networks, Since the start relay is clicking, it is likely closing to close the circuit and send run voltage to the dryer motor. 3978994 and can't purchase just the Thermal fuse as you listed above. It might be fixed! Note: This video is intended to give you the general idea of the part replacement procedure. Dryer Wonât Start â Electronic Control . Also, refrain from using an extension cord to plug your dryer in. Update 2 (testing thermal fuse, start switch, and door switch per @mayer). General Electric Dryer DCVH680EJ1WW Won't start or doesn't start "My General Electric DCVH680EJ1WW dryer Won't start"... does not start when the door is closed, not starting or won't turn on - I know, Iâve seen it all before. May have been why you had trouble getting it off. Chris Maeser. Nice job Iâm having same problem and the effort u made here is going to help A LOT thank you, September 15 by I dont know if the dryer in this forum had one or not, but most driers that have an idler with a spring attached to it do. It might have burn marks or areas that are shorted out. If you take the dryer apart and find that the belt is not broken, then the microswitch itself has failed. Iâve got a Kenmore model 110.78832700 natural gas dryer thatâs stopped turning on. I edited my question with updates so I could post more pictures. I received the blower wheel and idler pulley. I'm afraid it's the motor and don't know how to get to it to test with ohmeter. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M... https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D... Iâll report back after theyâre installedâ¦. Pressing the START button toggles between valid personalities (1 or 2). If it starts then replace the knob, if not your problem is elsewhere. 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