cover wrote:
My folks have an old Maytag Dryer, model GDE309 that hums when they go
to start it. I'm thinking it's a start winding or capacitor issue
(haven't seen it yet). Is there somewhere I might purchase a
replacement motor that anyone can help with?

thanks very much,

cov
You might try: http://www.repairclinic.com/0001.asp

They have some troubleshooting aids to help figure out
what the problem is.