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Model: GEQ8821LL0	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 1 - 5 years
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edlivermore		#1 Posted : Monday, December 1, 2008 7:46:40 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/1/2008(UTC) Posts: 1		My Whirlpool electric dryer motor just humms for a few seconds then shuts off when I try to turn the dryer on. Everything is free spinning. Does the motor have an internal starter switch?


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kayakcrzy		#2 Posted : Monday, December 1, 2008 10:28:01 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 2/1/2008(UTC) Posts: 2,429		It is a motor issue. It does have a motor switch, but you can't get a switch by itself. You have to replace the whole motor. Tom ApplianceEducator.com


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