My dryer hums when I press the button but won't start? If your dryer won't start there's a number of different things that could be causing the problem. My dryer stopped working, now the motor just loudly hums and it does not turn at all. Thread starter pieland; Start date Mar 18, 2006; P. pieland Member. The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. Any ideas and/or should I just get a new one? Derail. Appliance Guy Posts: 3, Reputation: 1. What could this be! Step 1 Check to make sure that power is actually getting to your dryer.

This makes the drum start up - but it won't start … Kenmore gas dryer hums to start but won't tumble [ 2 Answers ] My Kenmore gas dryer (model number 110.74672400) hums when I press the start button (as if it will start) but that nothing happens. Were the electronic touch controls (on some models) used correctly?

One of the common problems with a Whirlpool is that the dryer simply won't start. Try to turn the drum with your hand. The belt is the easiest problem to check. ?thank you in advance Maybe an article of clothing got tangled in there. August 1, 2014 . You'll likely need to do a little troubleshooting to identify the cause. Hi, I have a G.E. My affinity dryer is only a few years old. Joined Mar 18, 2006 Messages 1 Location Urbana, IL. If the dryer will start but the drum refuses to turn, there are three possible causes: the belt, the motor, or the capacitor. With a working belt, the drum will be a little stiff, and you’ll need to put in some effort to turn it. White-Westinghouse dryer won't start, hums.

Lv 7. Appliance Guy Posts: 3, Reputation: 1. Thanks, Vinnie The fuse is located on the blower housing or at the dryer’s heat source such as the heating element on electric dryers or at the burner on gas models. Belt is o.k. The Start, Push to Start, or Hold to Start button should be pressed and held for two to five seconds to start the dryer.
Frigidaire Affinity dryer won't start-- just hums!? Answer Save. My affinity dryer is only a few years old.


FIXED Maytag Performa won't start, only buzzes. The Start, Push to Start, or Hold to Start button should be pressed and held for two to five seconds to start the dryer. The motor hums but dryer doesn't tumble. Dryer Starts but Drum Won’t Turn. Not sure if the belt is broken, but it won't 'turnover' when I press the start button. But as simple as it may sound, first check your control settings to ensure that all buttons are fully depressed and that the settings are correct. 01 - Thermal Fuse. It was working fine 2 hours ago, I go to start it again and it will not turn on, is just humming. Thanks. The dryer does not tumble or heat. This can be caused by a couple of problems. The dryer won't start if the door switch senses that the door is open. The thermal fuse is a safety device designed to protect the dryer from overheating. The belt is still on and if I push the door trigger in and turn the drum manually and press start the motor will turn the drum in whichever direction that I turn it. 5 Answers. and the drum will tumble when I push the blower fan housing by hand. The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. Belt is OK. What should I check next? I saw on an earlier post to try holding the door switch and turning the drum.