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	Brand: Speed Queen	Age: 5 - 10 years
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eric skinner		#1 Posted : Wednesday, September 16, 2009 3:25:31 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/16/2009(UTC) Posts: 1		i tried to start the dryer the other day and the motor just made a buzzing sound...and it wouldnt tumble or start up. i got in there and turned the motor by hand for a few rotations...now the motor will buzz for a second but it will start and run and dry. whats wrong with the motor? do i need a new one? is there a quick fix to this? thank you eric


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denman		#2 Posted : Thursday, September 17, 2009 4:00:03 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 2/29/2008(UTC) Posts: 19,638 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 11 time(s) in 11 post(s)		Try rotating the drum by hand perhaps it is putting too much of a load on the motor. It should turn fairly easily. I know fairly easily is not much of a description so you may want to try this on a couple other driers to get a feel for it. Check that the motor is not full of lint.
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