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Model: LER7646DQ0	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 5 - 10 years
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tsmith56		#1 Posted : Thursday, June 26, 2008 11:25:46 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 6/26/2008(UTC) Posts: 1		The dryer motor humms. It will work without a load on it. Will turn empty drum if I hand start it. Drum is not binding and turns freely. New motor does the same thing. Seems like not enough voltage at motor.


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richappy		#2 Posted : Thursday, June 26, 2008 3:20:18 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 9/10/2007(UTC) Posts: 9,586 Was thanked: 2 time(s) in 2 post(s)		Look for burnt wires somewhere. If you see none, take apart the timer and check for burnt contacts.


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