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Model: DBSR463EG7WW Brand: GE Age: 1 - 5 years
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douglas_kb  
#1 Posted : Sunday, May 27, 2012 12:04:27 PM(UTC)
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My GE electric dryer will only hum when you try to start it. If you give the drum a push it will start right up and run. Do I need a new motor? (motor is $200, 1/2 cost of the dryer) or can the cetrifugal starter be replaced? I have had other issues with this dryer, mainly poor craftsmanship.
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#2 Posted : Monday, May 28, 2012 12:12:41 AM(UTC)
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[COLOR="DarkRed"]Do I need a new motor? (motor is $200, 1/2 cost of the dryer) [/COLOR]
Odds are that you will need a new motor. Try rotating the drum in the correct direction to see if there is too much drag on it. You may want to try this on a couple other units to get a feel for it.
If the drag is normal then the motor needs replacing.

[COLOR="DarkRed"]or can the cetrifugal starter be replaced?[/COLOR]
No, the centrifugal switch cannot be replaced separately, it is part of the motor assembly.

At over $200.00 I would not replace the motor especially since you may also need other parts that have worn re: rear bearing, belt, front glides.


I have had other issues with this dryer, mainly poor craftsmanship.
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#3 Posted : Monday, May 28, 2012 4:08:33 AM(UTC)
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#4 Posted : Monday, May 28, 2012 4:14:38 AM(UTC)
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