I have a Gibson gas dryer. When I turn the start knob, I hear a hum but the drum does not turn. Any suggestion is wha is wrong and how to fix it?
The motor is likely faulty but it is possible that something is in the blower. Can you manually turn the tub or is it very difficult?
It is very difficult to turn the tub.
It is difficult to turn the tumbler.
Can you remove the lint filter and have a look at the very bottom of the filter housing? That is where the blower wheel is. Do you see anything at the very bottom, like a sock or rag, that may be keeping the blower from turning? If not, the motor is likely faulty. Let me know what you see in the housing.
Now I have another twist. The dryer starts a couple of times and then won’t start. If I leave it for several hours it may or may not start again. I also checked the filter housing. There wasn’t any rag or sock, but I did have lint (which I removed, dryer won’t start.)
Thank you, that is great information. The dryer has a faulty motor. The correct motor for your model is available below.
[quote=Appliance Ninja;836339]Thank you, that is great information. The dryer has a faulty motor. The correct motor for your model is available below.
Frigidaire 131560100 Motor - AppliancePartsPros.com[/quote]
Thanks for your help. I guess I will replace the belt as well.
There is a great maintenance kit that contains all the wear items in it, it is available below and not much more than just the belt!
Frigidaire 5304461262 Dryer Prev Maint Ki - AppliancePartsPros.com
[quote=Appliance Ninja;836368]There is a great maintenance kit that contains all the wear items in it, it is available below and not much more than just the belt!
Frigidaire 5304461262 Dryer Prev Maint Ki - AppliancePartsPros.com[/quote]
I am replacing the motor. How do I get the blower wheel off of the motor shaft?
As you face the blower, hold the motor shaft in the back and use a 7/8" socket to turn the blower clockwise.
Thank you once again. It was on so tight that I was afraid I was turning it in the wrong direction. Now all I need to do is put it back together. Thanks again.
You are very welcome, let me know how it goes!