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Model: KGYE700TALO	Brand: Kitchen Aid	Age: More than 10 years
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josealvrz		#1 Posted : Monday, December 1, 2008 8:48:05 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/1/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		The dryer works well with a light load, but it does not work at all with a full load. This dryer is pretty old, but it has been working great. I'dlike to fix it...I was thinking that it could be the belt that lost tension...But I'm really a novice at fixing most anything. Thanks in advance.:)


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Gene		#2 Posted : Tuesday, December 2, 2008 7:47:59 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)		Originally Posted by: josealvrz ...it does not work at all with a full load... Does it make any noise at this time? Gene.


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josealvrz		#3 Posted : Sunday, December 7, 2008 6:29:34 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/1/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		Gene, Yes, it does make noise whit the full load. Like it is trying to get started, but can't. With the light load, it works well. Thanks again for your reply. Jose.


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richappy		#4 Posted : Monday, December 8, 2008 1:02:55 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Most probably a bad motor.AP3094245


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josealvrz		#5 Posted : Monday, December 8, 2008 4:30:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/1/2008(UTC) Posts: 3		Thank you Richappy.


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richappy		#6 Posted : Tuesday, December 9, 2008 12:35:38 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Usually bearings run out of oil, or the start winding burns. You can pull the motor and bench test it by sticking 115 volts to pins 4&5.


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