Andrew March 31, 2013 for Model Number 41783042300 Hi My dryer starts fine and is quiet. After 5minutes it starts to get louder and louder. I replaced the rearbearing kit and it still makes noise. I disconnected the belt and ran the motor without the belt. the noise appears after about 5 minutes of running. When I grab the motor shaft from the rear of the dryer the shaft will move in and out about a quarter of an inch, it will not move up and down. Could this be what is making the loud operating roar?
1 Answer Andrew, Based on the information provided, it sounds like the bearings of the motor are faulty and would need to replace the motor. There should be no play in the shaft of the motor. Read More...
Kyle March 18, 2013 for Model Number Cgr3600as3 Bought new motor "131560100" put all back together now the dryer will not start.. The wires seem to be connected.
1 Answer Hello Kyle. Check and make sure the door switch is connected on the unit. If not, this will cause the motor not to start and run. Read More...
Lisa February 07, 2013 for Model Number gleq642as2 Dryer barrel wouldn't turn, it had a burning smell when you turn it on. I thought it was the rear bearing so I replaced that. Still doing the same thing. Just makes a humming noise and smells. I figure it is the motor. What is your opinion?
1 Answer Hello Lisa, It is a good possibility that it is the motor 131560100 that has failed. Before replacing motor double check to make sure that there is nothing that has gotten into the blower wheel that would cause it to jam and keep motor from running. Read More...
Tracy February 07, 2013 for Model Number 417-81042000 Hello. I have a 2001 dryer that my was making squeeling so my uncle replaced the front felt seal and plastice guides. Now the problem is that it will not turn with my normal big loads. If I turn it on when empty or with a half load it will run and heat fine. If I out in a larger load it just hums and will not spin or spins for a bit then stops and hums. I am thinking I need a new motor but want to be sure before I decide to just buy a new dryer or replace another part. Thank!
1 Answer Hello Tracy. Make sure the tub is not binding. If not, replace the motor in the unit. Read More...
John J November 27, 2012 for Model Number GLEQ332AS2 Dryer will start and run so long as the start switch is turned to start position but as soon as it is released the the dryer stops. Have replaced the start switch unnecessarily no doubt. Thermal switch on back of cabinet has conductivity
1 Answer Hello John. Based on the information you provided, the motor 131560100 is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Lew November 18, 2012 for Model Number FGRB7800DS0 I paid a repair man $65. for him to tell me the bearing is out, and it is attached to the motor,and not replaceable by itself, and it would be cheaper to replace the whole dryer since his quote was $265.00 to repair it. 9 yrs. out a dryer for two people seems rather short and I'd like to repair it myself. Can I assume since most of your answers are to replace the motor that I will have the same asnwer? Do you check for recalls, or have rebuilt parts?
1 Answer Hello Lew. Depends on the issue with the unit, but it could be the motor. There are no recalls and we do not sell rebuilt parts. Our parts are new parts. Thank you. Read More...
Suzanne November 05, 2012 for Model Number 417 84042500 I have a 5-6 year old Kenmore electric dryer. Has been working fine until recently. I noticed that I would turn it on, and it would run for perhaps 5 minutes with wet items in it, and then quit running. It would turn on again, but again quit after a few minutes. It does heat up with no problem. I tested running it with nothing in it, and it works properly. Does not quit running in that situation.
1 Answer Hello Suzanne. If you have to let the unit cool for a few minutes before it will start back, you will need to order and replace the drive motor 131560100 on the unit. Read More...
Pam September 27, 2012 for Model Number gler642as1 Ok so the dryer was squealing and we replaced the belt and pulley and front felt and rear bearing... then we turn it on and it hums...we spin the drum it starts and shuts off after a few mins. What did we do wrong or what else do we need to do?
1 Answer Hello Pam. It sounds like something is in a bind in the unit. If not, replace the motor. You may have to disassemble the unit to find the issue. Read More...
Pam September 27, 2012 for Model Number gler642as1 Our electric frigidaire dryer was sqealing and we replaced the belt, idler pulley,and front felt and rear bearing...now it just hums when we try to turn it on. What is the next step?
1 Answer Hello Pam. Turn tub by hand and make sure it is not in a bind. If not, replace the motor 131560100 in the unit. Read More...
Dj86001 September 25, 2012 for Model Number dryer FDG336RES1 Dryer hums and won't start until I manually turn the drum. But, then it stops after 5-10 minutes. If it's just the bad start coil/winding, do I still need to change the entire motor or can get just the coil? I have already changed belt, front seal and glide. I don't want to spend more until I have a higher confidence level that it's the motor that I need. Thanks for your help.
1 Answer Hello DJ86001. You will need to order and replace the motor 131560100 in the unit. Read More...