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Kenmore dryer model number C97880150-4 will not start. Turn the start switch and it goes on but release the start switch and it stops immediately. I replaced the start switch but still have same problem.
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What you describe is either a failed evenheat board or a failed motor relay.
Please post the complete model number from the machine and I can help you narrow it down. There should be a wiring diagram inside the console with voltage checks also.
Thanks/Mike
Check to see if the door switch is working. When you push and release it, it should click. If not, it will need to be replaced. If the switch is good, then the only other component that would cause that problem is the thermal fuse. If you could post your model number I could direct you to the part you need.
what kind of dryer is it and send the model number,if it's a whirlpool/ kenmore and it has even heat you have a bad even heat board...copy and paste and read this,it should help you out...............http://fixitnow.com/wp/2003/12/20/mailbag-dryer-stops-when-the-start-button-is-released/
there is a relay that latches on when you push the start button .. that relay is released by the "door open" switch .. i would suspect that the "door open" switch is bad .. thats usually a button that is pushed in when the door is closed ..
Bad start button, most likely. Go to my site and enter this part number, also look inside door for complete model number and you possibly will need to call their toll free number. Kenmore numbers look like this 584.895674 Try part number on the search feature and call. We offer free help. Switch - Push to start number 3395382 my site click on below, Thanks, Sea Breeze
Sounds like your centrifugal switch on your drive motor may be defective. The switch is supposed to "latch" (or stay closed) when the drive motor begins to spin. That...or, you may have a defective start switch. Please post back with your COMPLETE model number so I can determine how your dryer is configured as all dryers are not alike. I need to make sure.
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