Matt L. May 11, 2015 for Model Number GLER104FSS0 Recently my dryer started acting up. It would start and heat up as normal but would turn itself off before the timed cycle was complete. A couple of times I would push the start button and it would sound like it would briefly attempt to start but then nothing. After a few tries it would work for a time but then quit again. I noticed that at first when the door was open the inner drum light would not be on. After cycling the door switch a few times the light would come on and the dryer would work. Today I ran the dryer and it completed a cycle normal. Upon attempting to run a second cycle it started for a few minutes then stopped. Now when I open the door the light will not come on inside and nothing happens when I manually push and cycle the switch and nothing happens when I push the start button. I suspect that the door switch may be bad? Or is there something more that might be wrong. Should I start with replacing the switch and go from there?
1 Answer Matt, The door switch would be a good place to start testing. Check to make sure that with the switch pushed in that you have continuity between the blue and the gray wire. If there is not continuity then the switch is definitely bad. Read More...
Mz May 04, 2015 for Model Number GLEQ2152EE0 Dryer will not spin. Have to manually spin the drum to kick start the motor while holding down on the Door sensor but can't shut door without releasing they sensor so I cant keep it going... any idea where to start on what part I need?
1 Answer MZ, The cause for the motor to not spin when you push start but can manually get it going would be a faulty start winding on the motor. This would require the motor to be replaced. Read More...
Paul G October 19, 2014 for Model Number 417.81042000 Our dryer does not start when the start switch is pushed. The trouble started a few weeks ago, but with additional tries the dryer would eventually get going. Now it seems to be completely dead. I suspect either the start switch (easy to change) or the door switch. Is there a way to determine which is the problem? Is there a video on changing the door switch? Is there another likely culprit? Love the website. Thanks.
1 Answer Hello Paul. You need to test the push to start switch. If it is good, then most likely the motor is bad on the unit. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Ron August 16, 2014 for Model Number 417.83042300 My dryer timer remains in one place and will not move when on. I think it could be a faulty timer but if so can't seem to find one on your parts list. Can you help me?
Jonathan February 13, 2014 for Model Number Electrolux GLEQ642AS1 Front loading Electric Dryer, Symptoms: Motor started spinning while door was open. Turned switch to off and toggled door switch a couple of times. Now: When switching on- Motor activates for a second or two, followed by a click from the rear of the machine and motor shuts off. nothing for a minute or two, can' start motor at all. After two minutes of rest, another click from the back. Re-start and motor will work for 1 second then click, shuts off again. I tested the door switch, it works fine. It seems to be a circuit breaker of fuse overloading somewhere in the back. Is it the thermal limiter? Is it the fuse itself bad or is it getting triggered by some other problem? Thanks, Jonathan.
1 Answer Jonathan, There are no circuit breakers or "fuses" in the dryer circuitry, There are thermal fuses and limiters, but they don't usually "click" when the circuit is interrupted. Based on the post description and information, it's more likely a faulty motor or motor switch 131560100. it has a switch that does "click" when it opens and closes. Check across the white and gray wires at the motor for 120 VAC when the start button is pressed If the voltage is present replace the motor. Be very careful when conducting "live" voltage checks. Read More...
Bryan January 22, 2014 for Model Number 417 88042700 My dryer runs, but doesn't always dry. It also beeps continuously, even when not in use. Had a tech come out and it was drying OK when he came, but the beeping he said was the control board. I can unplug it and plug it back in. With in a few seconds it will start beeping again.
1 Answer Hello Bryan. You will need to order and replace 137008010NH based on the technicians advise. If the control board is bad, it can cause the no heating issue as well. Read More...
K October 15, 2013 for Model Number GLGR341A4 Hi, The question I have is as follows, I was replacing the belt on my frigidaire dryer. Got ahead of myself,trying to save time and tested the dryer to make sure the belt was seated correctly. The two wires going to the inside lamp (which are also connected to the door switch by a single brown wire) touched, popped and I stopped the dyer by opening the door. , however now the dryer will not start. I don't know if it is just the door switch or if it could be that the dyers start switch shorted out. Any help that you can give is welcomed.
1 Answer Hello K. Test the start switch and see if it closes for continuity when pressed. If so, replace the timer on the unit. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Debbie September 25, 2013 for Model Number AEQ7000ESI How do we remove the door switch to see if it is faulty? Turn knob & panel lites up. Just replaced control board 3wks ago. Now you turn knob, hit start, dryer starts for a second & shuts off. Does it sound like the door switch? I don't want to break it off trying to check it.
1 Answer Hello Debbie, This is the manuals' explaination of the door switch removal: 1. Disconnect the dryer from electrical supply, open the door and remove the top. 2. Disconnect the wires from the door switch. 3. Squeeze the release tabs on the ends of the switch and push it out the front. Read More...
Doug April 14, 2013 for Model Number Frigidaire Elec Dryer GLER341AS2 Took the front panel off to access the thermostat by the blower,in the process you have to disconnect the door switch. There are three wires going to the switch,but upon trying to remove the switch from the inside, the top plastic part of the switch came off & the wires all fell out & need help in trying to figure how they are put back inside the the switch case.The wires have connector type ends on them & can't figure how they go back in to make the switch work. Any help would be appreciated. The dryer top & control panel started getting extremely hot to touch & took apart dryer to check all the thermostats. Clothes were also taking way too long to dry. I found the shield behind the drum to be almost stopped up with gunk & the area below the lint trap also had alot of lint. Got everything cleaned out,but getting the door switch back together is holding putting everything back together to try. Thanks
1 Answer Doug, If the door switch fell apart we would not have information as to how it goes back together. The wiring part of the door switch is as follows: on the switch there is a NC, C, and NO. The Brown wire will go to NC, the Blue wire will go to C or Com, and the Gray wire will go to NO. Read More...
Judd March 28, 2013 for Model Number Frigidaire Affinity Dryer FAQE7072LWO My dryer won't start because it says that the door is open, even though it is closed. I was advised to replace the door switch, and I did. However, I am still having the same problem. Should replacing the main control board fix the problem? HELP!!
1 Answer Hello Judd. If the switch is new, then you will need to check the wiring on the unit and make sure it is good. If the wiring is good, then you will need to replace the main board in the unit. Read More...