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Model: DBVH520EJ2WW	Brand: GE	Age: 1 - 5 years
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delmarg		#1 Posted : Wednesday, April 28, 2010 10:11:15 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 4/28/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		I have a ge front load dryer yesterday it worked fine today it sounds like a low hum but the drum wont turn also smells like it's trying dry the clothes dryer is only 15mos old
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Gene		#2 Posted : Wednesday, April 28, 2010 2:21:32 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)		Sounds like the motor has gone bad. Open the door and, holding the door switch depressed, turn the drum by hand while someone else pushing the start switch. If it'll start to tumble, replace the motor. - The motor Part number: AP4344810 Gene.
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delmarg		#3 Posted : Wednesday, April 28, 2010 5:38:41 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 4/28/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		thanks Gene how long do I have before the motor goes out completely can't afford a motor right now.
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Gene		#4 Posted : Wednesday, April 28, 2010 5:40:29 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)		Unfortunately it's unpredictable. Gene.
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delmarg		#5 Posted : Thursday, April 29, 2010 10:02:02 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 4/28/2010(UTC) Posts: 3		since your advice it seems to be working fine it hasn't stop. I did what you told me that one time and it works like normal
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Gene		#6 Posted : Thursday, April 29, 2010 12:51:05 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)		Cross your fingers. Good luck. Gene.
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