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fcarrelli  
#1 Posted : Sunday, January 2, 2011 12:55:10 PM(UTC)
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Dryer does not start when the start switch is pushed. Door connection appears to be OK. Have confirmed that the dryer is getting power . Do not see any signs of any parts being fried.
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denman  
#2 Posted : Monday, January 3, 2011 2:58:14 AM(UTC)
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How do you know it is getting power?
Did you measure it with a meter and if yes, what were the readings.
On this unit only the motor runs on 120 both the heater and the timer use 240.
Does the interior lamp work as this also runs on 120?

Could be the door switch or the start switch, check them with a meter.
Also could be that the thermal fuse on the blower wheel (Item 7 in Section 3) has blown.

Unplug the unit and check the fuse with a meter should be 0 ohms.

Jiggery Pokery method is.
Unplug the unit.
Remove both wires from the fuse, short them together and tape them up so they will not short to the frame.
Plug the unit in and give it a try.

If blown, replace the fuse ASAP as it is a critical safety device re: prevents lint fires which can turn into house fires.

Also clean/check your vent system and the blower as these are the most common causes of it blowing.

If you do not own a meter, I would suggest you purchase a one. You can get a decent digital multimeter for under $20.00. You do not need fancy though it is nice if the leads are a couple feet long.
If it saves ordering one unnecessary part it has paid for itself and you end up owning a useful tool.
Most places will not let you return electrical parts so if you order it, you own it.
A couple things to watch when measuring ohms and continuity
1. Always remove power from the machine otherwise you could blow your meter.
2. Always disconnect at least one side of any device you are checking. This eliminates the possibility of measuring an alternate/parallel circuit path.
3. When checking for closed contacts and continuity use the lowest scale (Usually 200 ohms). Then try higher scales. This scale is 0 to 200 ohms so if the device you are measuring is 300 ohms this scale would show an open circuit which it is not, you are just measuring outside the scale's dynamic range.

There is a good STICKY at the start of this forum about it's use.
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kayakcrzy  
#3 Posted : Monday, January 3, 2011 3:28:49 AM(UTC)
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Since you don't have a meter. Take the back of the dryer off, and you will see the thermal fuse. It is white, and is about an inch and a half long, and a half inch wide. Make sure the dryer is unplugged, when you do this. Take the 2 wires off of the thermal fuse, and put the terminal ends together, and then put some tape around them to keep them together, and to be sure the metal ends of the wires don't hit metal. Then plug the dryer in and see if it works. If so, replace the thermal fuse. DO NOT RUN the dryer with the thermal fuses jumped out. It is a saftey conponent, so the dryer does not burn down the house. Tom Appliance Educator, Appliance Parts, Washer and Dryer Parts, Refridgerator and Freezer Parts, Stove and Oven Parts
fcarrelli  
#4 Posted : Monday, January 3, 2011 4:43:17 AM(UTC)
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Thanks for your help. It was the thermal fuse.
kayakcrzy  
#5 Posted : Monday, January 3, 2011 4:45:27 AM(UTC)
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There you have it. I just try to keep it simple for ya"ll. I realize we all don't have a meter, or know how to use one. Tom ApplianceEducator.com
denman  
#6 Posted : Monday, January 3, 2011 6:59:29 AM(UTC)
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You are welcome.

Be sure to clean check your vent system.
Also once you get it reconnected check that the vent louvers outside the house are opening fully.
Not a bad idea to clean/check the blower wheel.

And thanks for getting back to us. Now when others search for a similar problem they will see what actually worked instead of just suggestions about what could be the cause.
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