I have a Kenmore front loader dryer. Only two years old. The digital readout lights up and works fine, so it is not a blown fuse. However, when I push the start button nothing happens. Once in a while it will start up, but that is becoming increasingly rare. When it does start, it works perfectly fine. Anything I should check before paying a repair person?
2007-03-14 17:09:11 · 6 answers · asked by Didgeridude 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Believe it or not, this can happen if the filter is not cleaned. My neighbour had the same thing happen - he had never cleaned the filter - and bingo, after taking off all the congealed fluff stuck in the filter, it worked fine. In his machine, it was a plastic saucer-like thing attached inside the door. No repairs at all.
2007-03-14 17:52:36 · answer #1 · answered by dkska; 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dryers with electronic controls use relays to send power to the motor & heating elements. When you push the start, these relays close-sounds like they're going bad.
2007-03-15 10:55:41 · answer #2 · answered by applpro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try the repair clinic they have a troubleshooting page that might help.If not call their 800 # and ask the repairman he can answer your questions for Free.
2007-03-16 00:30:13 · answer #3 · answered by koi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be th switch ,filled with crud, or the second fuse has blown, yes there two fuses i n the dryer .could also be the lead o nthe back come away fro mthe machine
2007-03-15 00:22:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a dirty switch get a can of no/flash cleaner spray and push several times
2007-03-15 00:17:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the thermostat and the humidity sensor.
2007-03-15 00:46:10 · answer #6 · answered by B H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋