My whirlpool dryer is making an [COLOR=black][FONT=Arial]Intermittent humming noise at or near the motor. if it was the motor it should it not be a continuous humming? Is there any way to diagnose the motor and switch? Should I replace the motor or the [/FONT][/COLOR][FONT=‘Times New Roman’]motor switch?[/FONT][FONT=‘Times New Roman’]
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[COLOR=Blue]My whirlpool dryer is making an [/COLOR][COLOR=black][FONT=Arial][COLOR=Blue]Intermittent humming noise at or near the motor.[/COLOR]
You did not say what if any the problem is or does the unit run OK just hums?
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if it was the motor it should it not be a continuous humming?[/COLOR]
Usually the humming you see in the forums is from the motor and it will not start.
Some times gas regulators can hum.
[COLOR=Blue] Is there any way to diagnose the motor and switch?[/COLOR]
If it does not start it is usually shot but cannot tell this from your post.
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Should I replace the motor or the [/COLOR][/FONT][/COLOR][FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=Blue]motor switch?[/COLOR][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman]
[FONT=Arial]Looking at the parts the switch is almost the same price as the motor and switch so if you need it I would go with the motor assembly (Item 62).
Would only replace it if it is not running
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Thanks for the quick reply. the dryer is still working, but the humming noise is iritating and my wife is concerned that it could catch on fire. I opened the access door and the huming sounded like it is coming from the motor area, then the noise would stop for a few minutes then return, but the dryer continued to work. If you do not feel that it is not a fire hazard, I will wait till the dryer stops running before replacing anything. thanks again
[COLOR=Blue]my wife is concerned that it could catch on fire.[/COLOR]
Have to say this, it is already on fire after all it is a gas dryer.
Sorry, just my weird sense of humor
[COLOR=Blue] I opened the access door and the huming sounded like it is coming from the motor area, then the noise would stop for a few minutes then return, but the dryer continued to work. [/COLOR]
Without being there I cannot say what the cause is. May even be that something is in the blower wheel. I would try to narrow it down but you will need a good ear. Perhaps try removing it from the exhaust and listening.
Do not run it like this for very long as carbon monoxide is always a concern.
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If you do not feel that it is not a fire hazard, I will wait till the dryer stops running before replacing anything[/COLOR]
I doubt it is a fire hazard. The motor is thermally protected, also the dryer itself will have a thermal fuse.