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Model: TGDS780JQ1	Brand: Estate	Age: 5 - 10 years
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patdoc		#1 Posted : Monday, July 21, 2008 9:31:11 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/21/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		My dryer won't start all of a sudden. I close the door, set the timer knob and then press the start button. I hear a click when I press 'Start' and then an electric 'hum' for about 10 or 15 seconds and then another click. I'm guessing the motor won't turn, but I'd appreciate an experienced opinion. I took the dryer apart, the belt looks good no cracks or signs of wear, the rollers look good -they both spin freely, I can turn the blower by hand, but it doesn't spin easily -I have to push it around to get it to turn. Can somebody help me with a diagnosis?


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Gene		#2 Posted : Monday, July 21, 2008 8:52:34 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)		The motor is bad. No doubt about it per the symptoms you described. - The part number for the motor is AP3094245 Here are the break down diagrams for the Estate dryer Model TGDS780JQ1 Gene.


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patdoc		#3 Posted : Tuesday, July 22, 2008 9:12:19 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/21/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		Gene - Thanks a lot for your reply, I really appreciate your expert opinion. I have ordered the motor and a replacement roller (instead of the 'glide' that came standard). I hope to have it swapped out and running again tomorrow night. Thanks again!


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Gene		#4 Posted : Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:12:04 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)		Keep us posted. Gene.


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patdoc		#5 Posted : Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:38:14 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/21/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		Is there an easy way to get the blower wheel off the old motor?


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Gene		#6 Posted : Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:12:17 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)		Using an adjustable wrench, put it on the blower wheel at the panel side and turn the motor shaft CW. Gene.


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