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whirlpool thin twin dryer buzzes when starts but wont turn on
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godster  
#1 Posted : Saturday, January 5, 2013 9:13:31 AM(UTC)
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My whirlpool is almost 15 years old and I have replaced waterpump 3 times already so I can replace more parts if I really have too.

My problem is the dryer, when I press the start button it makes a buzz sound and the motor will not turn the drum, if I force the drum to turn (with a third hand) it does turn but eventually after a few minutes it stops completely.

I must add that last week is when we first started noticing that we had to keep the button pressed down a little longer before the dryer would start and it made a buzzing sound the whole time it was pressed.

Thank you for you help.


Dario
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Simon / APP Team  
#2 Posted : Saturday, January 5, 2013 9:21:42 AM(UTC)
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Hi.

You need to replace the motor. Post the model number, so I can get you the part number.

Simon.
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godster  
#3 Posted : Saturday, January 5, 2013 10:27:26 AM(UTC)
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Thank you for your quick reply.

Model number....YLTE6234DQ0


I took the back panel off and vacumed the whole interior of the unit it was filthy, Blew air in the motor to remove any other dust inside. I turned the unit on and it worked but not sure for how long. I have a cycle going right now. I will repost if and how long it took to shut down.

Thanks!

Dario
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godster  
#4 Posted : Saturday, January 5, 2013 10:59:20 AM(UTC)
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OK so ten minutes in and it stopped working......tried to force it and it did about ten turns and stopped again, now it does not even make a buzzing sound when I push the button.





Dario
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Simon / APP Team  
#5 Posted : Sunday, January 6, 2013 10:34:47 AM(UTC)
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Hi.

Based on the information you provided the motor should be replaced Part number: 279811
Part number: 279811


In the future I recommend to vacuum inside just the way you did every year to prevent the motor overheating.

Simon.
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godster  
#6 Posted : Monday, January 7, 2013 5:29:35 AM(UTC)
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Thanks for your help Simon, much appreciated.
Where can I get a good priced motor?

I live in Montreal Canada.

Dario
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Simon / APP Team  
#7 Posted : Monday, January 7, 2013 1:26:33 PM(UTC)
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Hi.

Very unfortunately we don't ship to Canada. Check the local appliance parts stores.

Simon.
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