[nonqual]

The drum turns when rotated by hand. Is there possibly a capacitor that can be replaced? Are there any procedures for verifying either the motor is ruined or the capacitor has failed. For a dryer this old, does it make any economic sense to try to have it repaired?
Thanks

[Gene]

Most likely the motor start winding is gone and the motor has to be replaced.

Your decision should be based on the dryer condition, not the age.

- The part number for the motor is AP3094245

- Here are the break down diagrams for the Estate dryer Model TGDL600WN0

Happy New year.

Gene.

[nonqual]

Thanks, Gene Getting the blower wheel off was a chore, but every thing else looks to be in good shape so I gues I'll try replacing the motor.

[Gene]

Keep me updated, please.

Gene.

[nonqual]

I vacuumed out all the lint (the lint chute was full up to about the blower wheel's mid point), lubricated the motor bearings as best I could and reassembled everything. It worked OK with an empty drum. I doubt it will last long (hopefully until my wife finds one she likes on sale) but I suspect it wouldn't hurt to pop off the blower chute every 3-5 years to extend a dryer's life--this one will turn 17 in the spring.

[richappy]

That much lint in the dryer may indicate a lot in the external ducting, just check.