Thanks for the instructions! They are perfect! The photos are right on!
I have an LG TROMM DLE8377NM. A few of the screw positions were different, but nothing that anyone attempting this repair could not figure out.
I had the exact same symptoms you described above. I would push the start button and the dryer would hum. The drum would not spin.
With the help of the instructions above I was able to fully repair the dryer in about an hour not counting the time I took for my own engine repair described below!
I could start the drum by hand if I held the white button inside the dryer door in a closed position with my thumb while pushing the start button with my index finger. At the same time with my OTHER had I would spin the drum clockwise and it would begin spinning. I would quickly let go and slam the door shut and the drum would continue to turn. This is a real challenge with clothes in the dryer. This means the motor is good (windings and such) but the little starter mechanism (centrifugal switch) is shot as described in the directions above.
HERE IS MY TWIST TO THIS! Instead of replacing the whole motor, I found the two little metal pieces (aluminum retainers) and the two springs inside the dryer. I used my Dremel tool with a very small rotary rasp bit to cut slots in the left over metal just below where the old “pins” were on the retainer pieces. Basically, I made my own “holders” for the springs by cutting slots into the aluminum retainers.
I ordered, and had in my possession a new motor ready to be installed. As described above, the new aluminum retainers ARE more substantial. But once I saw how it all fit together, I figured I would try to save $120.00 and return the new motor after repairing the old one.
My repair worked and I saved the money. The repair has been working well over a week now with VERY heavy use. We have a large family and there was a lot of laundry backed up.
LEGAL NOTE - I chose to do this repair on my own. It was a challenge to see if I could do it, and it worked. You must decide for yourself. It is your choice. Don’t blame me because you are an idiot and burn your house down, or anything else as such!
Good luck to all! Thanks again to the original author of the above repair!