GE Dryer won't stay running.
"Oscar_lives" wrote in message news:5KMNa.47435$fG.32181@sccrnsc01...
My 1997 electric GE clothes dryer won't stay running. It runs for a while and then stops in the middle of the cycle. If I push the start button it will restart right away, but will quit again after a few minutes. This happens on any cycle (timed or auto) or on any temperature. The blower/exhaust is clear-- and there is good airflow through the 3 foot vent system. It doesn't appear to be getting too hot. I doubt if it is the motor overload--seems that would keep it from restarting until it cooled off. Any ideas? Hi, Model#?? http://www.applianceaid.com/model.html Model# helps. The blower/exhaust is clear-- and there is good airflow through the 3 foot vent system. Vent hood is ok, benting behind the dryer is not pinched, ducts inside the dryer are ok. I doubt if it is the motor overload--seems that would keep it from restarting until it cooled off. Still could be the motor, but many GE dryers have a safety/limit thermostat in series with the motor...if this thermostat senses poor air flow or too hot in the element cage area the dryer goes off, this usually needs cooling down time as well before going again. Loose wire ( in dryer or in main power supply ), door switch, timer contacts, belt break switch are -some- possible trouble makers. jeff. Appliance Repair Aid http://www.applianceaid.com/ |
GE Dryer won't stay running.
"jeff" wrote in message m... "Oscar_lives" wrote in message news:5KMNa.47435$fG.32181@sccrnsc01... My 1997 electric GE clothes dryer won't stay running. It runs for a while and then stops in the middle of the cycle. If I push the start button it will restart right away, but will quit again after a few minutes. This happens on any cycle (timed or auto) or on any temperature. The blower/exhaust is clear-- and there is good airflow through the 3 foot vent system. It doesn't appear to be getting too hot. I doubt if it is the motor overload--seems that would keep it from restarting until it cooled off. Any ideas? Hi, Model#?? http://www.applianceaid.com/model.html Model# helps. The blower/exhaust is clear-- and there is good airflow through the 3 foot vent system. Vent hood is ok, benting behind the dryer is not pinched, ducts inside the dryer are ok. I doubt if it is the motor overload--seems that would keep it from restarting until it cooled off. Still could be the motor, but many GE dryers have a safety/limit thermostat in series with the motor...if this thermostat senses poor air flow or too hot in the element cage area the dryer goes off, this usually needs cooling down time as well before going again. Loose wire ( in dryer or in main power supply ), door switch, timer contacts, belt break switch are -some- possible trouble makers. jeff. Appliance Repair Aid http://www.applianceaid.com/ Model DPXQ473ET3WW Serial SR737195A |
GE Dryer won't stay running.
"Oscar_lives" wrote in message news:KcWNa.51052$Xm3.12538@sccrnsc02...
Model DPXQ473ET3WW Serial SR737195A This is the dryers safety/thermal switch that may be tripping, usually can bypass it to test... http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=276438 Belt break switch which is down beside the motor... http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=271552 Motor if needed... http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=275427 Timer contacts have been known to be wishy/washy on these dryer, but usually effects the heat only. jeff. Appliance Repair Aid http://www.applianceaid.com/ |
GE Dryer won't stay running.
"Oscar_lives" wrote in message news:KcWNa.51052$Xm3.12538@sccrnsc02...
It runs for a while and then stops in the middle of the cycle. If I push the start button it will restart right away, but will quit again after a few minutes. Might be worth having a volt meter handy to ensure that none of the power or nuetral lines are opening up to the dryer as well...a loose wire/connection in the supply may also intermittantly open/stop the dryer a well :( jeff. Appliance Repair Aid http://www.applianceaid.com/ |
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