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Model: LEN1000HQ0 Brand: Whirlpool Age: 1 - 5 years
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mjmlin  
#1 Posted : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:33:47 AM(UTC)
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When you push the start button you will hear a hum for about three or four seconds and then a click and the hum stops. The drum does not turn.
The dryer had been working fine with no problems until yesterday. Open to suggestions.
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magician59  
#2 Posted : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:45:03 AM(UTC)
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Can you reach in and turn the tumbler freely by hand?
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#3 Posted : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:13:50 AM(UTC)
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Yes, it will turn counter-clockwise. I tried to start it again after turning the drum manually, same results.
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#4 Posted : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:37:03 AM(UTC)
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You might start by checking to see if there is any foreign matter in the blower wheel. It isn't unheard of that a sock gets jammed in there.
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#5 Posted : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:48:39 AM(UTC)
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OK, Would I get to the blower wheel from inside the drum?
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#6 Posted : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:23:29 PM(UTC)
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The drawings are not real clear Section replacement parts for WHIRLPOOL LEN1000HQ0 | AppliancePartsPros.com But if you remove the back, you should have access to it. You will have to remove the heater housing (don't forget to remove the two screws under the lint screen cover), to expose the blower housing.
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mjmlin  
#7 Posted : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:09:59 PM(UTC)
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Ok, Will see what we find. Thanks
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#8 Posted : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:28:31 PM(UTC)
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Well was able to get the back off and the housing removed to expose the blower. It was not obstructed. I went ahead and plugged the dryer back in, and tried it. Still same results, I believe the motor is trying to run for a few seconds (I saw the blower turn slowly) and then it shut off. Any other options?
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#9 Posted : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:30:50 PM(UTC)
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All I can think of is a bad motor.
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#10 Posted : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:37:57 PM(UTC)
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I was afraid of that. So what has to be done to get to the motor? Do I need to remove the front of the dryer?
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