Whirlpool dryer 3rler5437kq0

[scientist]

Unit not starting at all and making a loud buzzing noise when the start button is pressed. Have little or no experience of these dryers so can anyone help??

[electrofix]

Re: Whirlpool dryer 3rler5437kq0

sound like motor jammed
you would have to strip and find out. once you take the belt off you will know

Dave

[scientist]

Re: Whirlpool dryer 3rler5437kq0

Would the motor have to be replaced with this issue or can arepair be carried out? customer bought a new one on this but i have another unit now doing the same.. is it a big job to strip these units down?
thanks

[electrofix]

Re: Whirlpool dryer 3rler5437kq0

you can oil it but it wont last so change it is the only credible repair

these units are easy to strip not as hard as you think

Dave

[jag-12]

Re: Whirlpool dryer 3rler5437kq0

Motor bearing on the belt end tends to wear allowing the armature to tip and bind.Motor runs fine on its own but as soon as belt fitted it just sits and hums.
Unfortunately the motors are fixed together with liquid metal and impossible to repair.

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