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Model: GTDP490GD2WS Brand: GE Age: 1 - 5 years
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mrdon  
#1 Posted : Friday, April 15, 2016 1:57:37 PM(UTC)
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When I press the start button the dryer will turn on, but when it is released it turn off. If I hold down the button the drum will turn and the burner will kick on and will stop when I let it go. Any suggestions on what I should check?
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Appliance Medics  
#2 Posted : Saturday, April 16, 2016 9:01:40 AM(UTC)
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This repair can actually be a little tricky. Sometimes (rarely) you can get away with a bad push to start switch. More commonly i find in the GE's it is a bad centrifugal switch in the motor. to test it of course your going to need a schematic or wiring diagram. occasionally you can see the spring loaded switch broken apart and pieces laying in the bottom of the dryer. good luck
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