Dryer Repair

kjarrell · #1 (**permalink**) 05-20-2009, 05:02 AM

The dryer produces a loud humm when hitting the start button and the drum doesn't spin. But the dryer drum will spin and dry fine if I assist starting the drum by hand. I'm looking for a external start capacitor but this dryer does not appear to have one. Is this a non replaceable internal item on some dryer motor? Do some motors use a design that doesn't require a start capacitor... I suspect I will need a new motor.. Any thoughts. please pass them on. Thanks

Gene · #2 (**permalink**) 05-20-2009, 04:15 PM

Most likely the problem is a bad motor. Dryer motors do not use capacitors.

- The part number for the motor is AP4042922

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for MAYTAG MDG9606AWW | AppliancePartsPros.com

Gene.

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Dryer Repair

The dryer produces a loud humm when hitting the start button and the drum doesn't spin. But the dryer drum