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Model: LGR5644AW1	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: More than 10 years
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karen klomsten		#1 Posted : Thursday, July 30, 2009 9:45:51 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/27/2009(UTC) Posts: 2		Dryer stopped working and put in aThermal Fuse. Worked for awhile now it just hums when turned on and then will shut off. Also vacumned out all the lint from below. Is it worth fixing. Thanks for your help. Karen


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Gene		#2 Posted : Thursday, July 30, 2009 1:13:56 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		You probably need someone to help you with this simple test. Open the door. Push and hold the door switch. Push the start button and manually turn the drum. If it would start then the motor is the culprit. - The motor Part number: AP3094245 You decision to fix it or not should be based on the dryer condition. Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for WHIRLPOOL LGR5644AW1 \| AppliancePartsPros.com Gene.


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karen klomsten		#3 Posted : Thursday, October 1, 2009 3:27:19 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/27/2009(UTC) Posts: 2		Thanks Gene for your help. I ordered the new motor plus other parts you suggested. Finally got it all put together and it's running like a new dryer.Your help was greatly appreciated. Great web site. Thanks Karen


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Gene		#4 Posted : Thursday, October 1, 2009 4:38:38 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		You are welcome Karen. Great job! Thank you for the feedback and good luck with your dryer. Gene.


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