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patdoc  
#1 Posted : Monday, July 21, 2008 9:31:11 AM(UTC)
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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)
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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.
patdoc  
#3 Posted : Tuesday, July 22, 2008 9:12:19 AM(UTC)
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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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#4 Posted : Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:12:04 PM(UTC)
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Keep us posted.

Gene.
patdoc  
#5 Posted : Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:38:14 PM(UTC)
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Is there an easy way to get the blower wheel off the old motor?
Gene  
#6 Posted : Wednesday, July 23, 2008 5:12:17 PM(UTC)
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Using an adjustable wrench, put it on the blower wheel at the panel side and turn the motor shaft CW.

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