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Usually there is only a few things to keep a dryer from starting, 1 - one leg of your power is out. The dryer runs on 230 volts but the motor is only 115 volts, so if one side of your breaker is bad or one fuse has opened the motor might not run, 2 - door switch could be bad, 3 - timer could be bad, 4 - motor itself is bad, if the start winding is open usually the motor will just hum and not turn the drum.

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If the dryer doesn't heat, but the drum turns, check the thermal fuse(s). The thermal fuse protects the dryer from overheating and helps to prevent fires. If the thermal fuse is blown, it will have to be replaced.

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Make sure the washer spin is working properly and that the clothes are not excessively wet when you put them in. If they are normal wetness then check to see if your dryer shuts off before the cycle is through. It it shuts off after a few minutes then you have an electrical problem to diagnose.

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Most Likely Burned Out Heating Element. It`s Not Hard Of A Job To Replace If You Are Mechanically Inclined. If Not Have A Friend Or Appliance Shop Do This. GOOD LUCK

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Id say make sure all the switches are on and then turn the mains switch off, leave it for 45 seconds and turn it back on again. If it still doesn't work, it may be broken.

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i have 4 prong cord and i dont know how to put it on my dryer could u show me

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Does the dryer produce any sound when you turn it on ? If not check the power supply cord and the plug (connector), as well as the switch located inside of the dryer.

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It sounds like the motor's start winding may be open.

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