by dc comm on June 11th, 2009

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When I turn my dryer on the panel lights up but the dryer does not spin. I can hear a humming noise but nothing. I can also smell an elctrical smell coming from the back. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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  • by bagicide stayed 10 months too long on June 11th, 2009

    bagicide stayed 10 months too long

    Dryers are almost infinitely repairable. Most likely either the belt or the motor is gone, but they are easily repaired.

    This is actually part of ABs parent company. You can get to it via the links at the bottom of the page. There are many good videos on here, and that includes video on how to repair things too.
    http://www.expertvillage.com/video/162616_troubleshoot-clothes-dryer.htm

    Here is another source. http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-repair-a-dryer3.htm

    Here is another. http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ha_maint_repair/article/0,,diy_13869_2268643,00.html

    There are many other sources if you google it.

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  • by Kingpinn on June 11th, 2009

    Kingpinn

    It sounds like the belt that drives the drum to spin is broken. Either that, or the motor that drives the belt is burned out.

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  • by Teller of Truth on June 11th, 2009

    Teller of Truth

    Yes, do to it what that poor farm family had to do too Old Yeller and put it out of it's misery...

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