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niggdj@bluemarble.net  
#1 Posted : Friday, October 26, 2007 5:21:47 PM(UTC)
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My Kennmore Elite Dryer Will Only Run While You Hold In The Start Button. Let Go Of The Button And It Stops Immediately.
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jdappl07  
#2 Posted : Friday, October 26, 2007 6:21:43 PM(UTC)
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bad motor for sure
kawfeeman  
#3 Posted : Thursday, December 13, 2007 7:30:08 PM(UTC)
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For Sure !!
richappy  
#4 Posted : Sunday, December 16, 2007 2:43:38 AM(UTC)
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Do not buy a new motor yet!!! If holding the start switch in, and the motor runs fine without drawing excessive current ( like over 8 amps) you have a good motor. If the motor start switch fails to switch to the run winding, you would hear a louder than normal motor hum!! Then smoke!!
kawfeeman  
#5 Posted : Sunday, December 16, 2007 8:58:56 AM(UTC)
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just curious how this worked out ?
bentwrench1999  
#6 Posted : Thursday, December 20, 2007 7:37:18 AM(UTC)
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You do have a relay in the console. I would check that 1st. Most whirlpool(kenmore) motors are pretty good. The relay # is AP3037419..wrench:)
misterfixall  
#7 Posted : Thursday, December 20, 2007 4:36:46 PM(UTC)
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does drum turn when motor is running .if it does then its motor for sure
joe shaffery  
#8 Posted : Friday, December 21, 2007 12:49:36 PM(UTC)
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whirlpool dryer same as kenmore problem =push start it operates let go it stops. how do i fix thanks joe s
joe shaffery  
#9 Posted : Friday, December 21, 2007 12:50:51 PM(UTC)
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if u can't answer here my email is joets135@hotmail.com thanks again and happy holidays
Gene  
#10 Posted : Friday, December 21, 2007 12:59:30 PM(UTC)
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Hi niggdj

Most likely the problem with you dryer is a bad control board.

Normally it should sense the start of the motor and it does not. I've seen it many times before.

- The part number for the control board is AP4319168

Good luck.
Gene.
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