Easy Fix for Dryer Not Starting - how to REPAIR & Troubleshoot not turning on Whirlpool Admiral

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3 жыл бұрын

In the step-by-step guide I’ll show you how to diagnose and repair your dryer. The parts needed for a non-starting dryer are usually very cheap sometimes only $5
Whether you have a Whirlpool, Kenmore, Estate, Roper, Amana and some Maytag as long as the filter comes out the top these are all built nearly the same and they all have the same causes for not starting. If your dryer is starting but not spinning I have another video for that.
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Just go through this easy guide of all for problems whether it’s problem 1 2 3 or 4 you should still go through and clean out the lint from the entire machine because several times the reason for a dryer not starting is lint buildup and that is a very dangerous problem as far as fire go. I have a video on how to clean this machine from top to bottom easily.

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@frankgoodwell1261 3 ай бұрын

Wow ! I can't thank you enough for your fantastic tutorial. My issue was the door switch, broken just as you described. I was easily able to follow your instructions and replace it using the link you supplied to Amazon for the switch part which was here in a matter of hours for a total cost of $7.33 ! You literally saved me hundreds of dollars and I got a lot of satisfaction doing it myself. Thanks again...

@WasherDryerMoney 3 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@joanneholt5546 2 ай бұрын

I love the internet.😮 It brings me to people like you that has how to videos. I'm female and 62. I can do anything when I see someone like you make a video and explain how and what tools and items to fix things. You explain so clearly and it is so easy to follow your instructions on these videos. Thankyou for being there for me. My dryer is fixed and now life makes sense again and I feel great that I did it myself. That's a great feeling. Thankyou so very much. 😊

@user-zo3qs4zv5s 11 ай бұрын

As an old jack of all trades, i"ve done my share of appliances. This guy's videos are great! He thoroughly explains. problems & solutions, including fantastic video of "how to" play by play.

@WasherDryerMoney 11 ай бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it.

@officermeyer 8 ай бұрын

@@WasherDryerMoneyJill of most trades here 🙋 I so appreciate you because you helped me fix my dryer and it was a simple fix 🥰🥰🥰 I was like duh when you showed the lid switch 🥰

@TaraAkinsCLT 5 ай бұрын

This video not only saves us all a ton of $, it empowers us single ladies, is very easy to follow, & also very entertaining! Thank you so much!

@WasherDryerMoney 5 ай бұрын

Thanks. I’m glad to help.

@samarawilkerson-bell9920 2 жыл бұрын

This video really helped me to switch out the fuse on my dryer! Thank you so much! Because you stated the more likely culprit is the fuse, we went with that and bought the digital multimeter and thermal fuse. It was the fuse and it saved us hundreds of dollars in repair fees to have someone come to our home.

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@papanono2463 3 жыл бұрын

Great job sir. Had a Maytag today making the humming sound. Held down door switch & spun the 🥁 drum. Kicked right on. I will let you tell your viewers what that means. 👍

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Bad motor. I just made a video about that lol

@PaulAliceJ 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your time and sharing your knowledge.

@504ksh 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent demonstration

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@jdjminor 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your help I was able to identify the problem with my dryer and repair it

@Landlord150 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. My lid switch was broken. I ordered one from Ebay and installed it and it works like a charm. Great Video.!!

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@bentimmons1243 8 ай бұрын

Best one yet! Thank you!

@comedymuslimworld 9 ай бұрын

First tip worked, thanks so much!!

@bobpug 8 ай бұрын

Here's a guy who love what he does..nice video ..I learned !

@chandaryoung2074 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. We are seniors on a budget. We just changed the switch on the door. It cost us $33 from the local parts store. The hardest part was putting on the 2 screws.

@WasherDryerMoney 8 ай бұрын

Glad to help. Yeah, those part stores are convenient but expensive. but at least you get the parts the same day. Amazon so much cheaper.

@marygrummer9189 Жыл бұрын

Hmmm. Yesterday I googled what to check when your dryer won’t start, and now, here you are! Anyway, I think my problem is the timer switch. It won’t turn at all. I had to order a new knob (again) and it worked for a couple of loads and then…..I will try your fixes if I’m able. Thanks!

@danadelane9522 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative really good video

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@carlmccarty6470 3 жыл бұрын

Liked and subscribed! I'll be binge watching the rest of your videos. Thanks, Carl

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. If you’re interested in flipping Appliances be sure to check out the Facebook group. Appliance Flippers United.

@epicsounds9115 Жыл бұрын

Great job

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@user-td7nr4ef2v Ай бұрын

Great video very well explained 👍

@user-yi7re6nz5c 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@rockygray8848 7 ай бұрын

Great video!! Helped me find the blown fuse!

@WasherDryerMoney 7 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@willmoguel4787 Жыл бұрын

Excellent.

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Thepreachersvault 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@WasherDryerMoney 10 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@jenadidio6536 11 ай бұрын

Thankyou! Your video worked! 🎉

@WasherDryerMoney 11 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@vinodkl9932 7 ай бұрын

Thanks❤

@dewayneh7291 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@oliversanborn Жыл бұрын

This video help me repair my drier and I like the light humor added in. Educational and entertaining. Thanks.

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@micheleterrell9386 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much🎉

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@rickfyi 7 ай бұрын

Great video thanks

@WasherDryerMoney 7 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@KartikPuri 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video. I was able to fix my dryer by simply changing the thermal fuse.

@WasherDryerMoney 3 ай бұрын

Glad you got it fixed. Be sure to check to see if there’s dryer lint built up somewhere. A lot of times thermal fuses will trip because of lack of airflow because of dryer lint buildup either in the dryer or the vent pipe leading outside.

@KartikPuri 3 ай бұрын

@@WasherDryerMoney sure, thank you!

@journeyappliance7807 3 жыл бұрын

Damn I have this exact video coming lol But not as good as this. I am cancelling mine haha great video

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Don't let me discourage you. I'm making every repair video for all common washers and dryers. We'll probably have some overlap LOL

@LuisGomez-pg2qk 2 жыл бұрын

DANG GOOD VIDEO 👍

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@carletonbritt6142 6 ай бұрын

Great video. Our dryer won't start but I can hear it ticking. I replaced the fuse, no luck. I tested the start switch, it's fine. What's the next thing to check?

@bricktheory4887 10 ай бұрын

on my whirlpool model, similar to the one you tested. i’m getting continuity with the start switch, as the ohm reading beeps on the multimeter. however it beeps regardless if it’s set to on OR off. is that okay? or is the start switch faulty?

@TurboLemon 9 ай бұрын

What about when plugging in the dryer trips the GFCI every time? I know the outlet itself is fine.

@ericsbass3590 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Always enjoy your call ins with Mr. Sneed too. Thanks

@WasherDryerMoney 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yeah I Love talking to Mike. He’s such a smart guy.

@JorgeGarcia-io6xz 2 жыл бұрын

How you use the tester? (V), (Ω), or ▶📶 ???

@lynnbourdon6690 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I'm a senior and was able to fix switch myself❤

@WasherDryerMoney 11 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@bryank231 3 ай бұрын

Great video where is the link for the starter?

@ionamitchell5763 21 сағат бұрын

Have to hold start button to keep it started

@bruce7259 Жыл бұрын

Thank you but the old hotpoijt dryer that I’m working on does not have the white fuse like the new ones . It won’t start . It’s not the motor or the door switch . I’m getting continuity on the little thermostats . There’s about 5 of them

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

Hot point dryer is our made by GE I believe so you may look for a troubleshooting video for a GE dryer. Some of those type dryers had belt sensors. Meeting with the belt broke the dryer would not turn back on. So double check the belts not broken.

@bruce7259 Жыл бұрын

Also my old dryer has a ceramic 3.77K resistor that has no continuity. Could that be the reason it won’t fire up

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

It’s been a while since I’ve looked at a hot point. I can’t remember what that ceramic resistor. Check out videos for GE dryer troubleshooting Hot point and GE I believe are the same.

@RickyB418 8 ай бұрын

I’ve got 120 where I should but only a volt or two where I should have 240????

@mozzde4675 10 ай бұрын

Where do you recommend buying parts from?? I’m flipping them so I want to save money

@normaluera9428 8 ай бұрын

My dryer will start, but I have to push the start button up to 20 times. I usually try it by pushing on the edges or a quick straight push. Once in awhile it will turn on on the first push, but rarely. Should I replace the start button?

@jimhoover4060 5 ай бұрын

What ended up being the problem ?

@j4aiobiz 2 ай бұрын

Great video. I'm working on my dryer right now. What was the name of the tool you used to disconnect the door switch? Mine is connected pretty tight and I'm having challenges disconnecting it.

@WasherDryerMoney 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I’ve used a thin flathead or a sharp pic. Just be careful. Just listen one side and then loosen the other and it usually comes apart.

@robbycumby8019 Жыл бұрын

I'm just thinking about getting into this hussle. Pearland tx. What's a 10yo maytag dryer broken good price to get?

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

$20 to $30

@kevinkent248 Жыл бұрын

Whirlpool Cabrio 16 years old. Tried the thermal switch. Still nothing when I hit start. No motor, just clicked when I hit start. Saw somewhere (KZfaq thanks) about a switch at the motor that shuts everything down when the belt breaks. Sure enough, the belt developed two ends! Because....the tensioner pulley locked up and the motor ate through the belt! The tensioner switch worked perfectly.

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

Glad you figured it out. Yeah there’s only a few dryers that use that extra belt switch.

@rich3203 3 ай бұрын

What about testing the timer?

@dlf1976 Жыл бұрын

I cant seem to figure mine out. I thought the light went out inside the dryer, but later realized I have no power to anything on the dryer. It no longer clicks like a quiet clock when I turn the timer, it wont start and the light inside is out. The outlet has 250v. All the sensors seem to check out so far. Is there a main fuse to everything maybe??

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

Check that the plug is good first. Also make sure there are no burn wires where the plug hooks in to the dryer. I’ve seen many plans to go bad my boss and see mini terminal block work not be tight on the plug wire and get hot and burn up. Sometimes it will be the wrong size screw in the terminal block.

@dlf1976 Жыл бұрын

@@WasherDryerMoney I think I was wrong. I had to look up how to test the door switch and it's looking like it may be the problem. I didnt know it was tied into the light inside too. Thanks for helping

@robbycumby8019 Жыл бұрын

How much for a broken washer or dryer to flip is reasonable?

@WasherDryerMoney Жыл бұрын

$20-$30 if you’re buying one or two at a time. If your buying trailer loads from a wholesaler you will pay more for the convenience of getting a bunch at one time and not having to drive all over the place. Usually in the $50 to $100 range depending on what they are.

@katiewho44 6 ай бұрын

Well go figure mine is the push start button, I only know this bc my dryer will start if I punch the button😅🥴. So in your expert opinion, should I buy the switch?!?!

@paullenk6671 5 ай бұрын

What about a bad motor or broken belt switch?

@WasherDryerMoney 5 ай бұрын

This type of dryer does not have a belt switch. But there’s a lot of dryers that do. Motors going bad does happen, but it’s extremely rare.

@lynnpaul6591 5 ай бұрын

Changed thermal fuse, worked for a short time then broke again. What could cause this ?

@WasherDryerMoney 5 ай бұрын

Lack of airflow. Usually caused by dryer lint buildup. Sometimes it’s caused by the vent pipe being dent shut. For the outside being stuck shut. The common place for lint to build up is in the exhaust vent pipe, and in the dryer itself near the fan. Usually in the fan housing. It’s best to take the dryer apart and clean it all out because when dryer lint starts building up it builds up on everything.

@lynnpaul6591 5 ай бұрын

@@WasherDryerMoney thank you so much

@WasherDryerMoney 5 ай бұрын

@@lynnpaul6591 no problem

@dozercorbin2694 3 ай бұрын

JUST A NOTICE!!! My dryer would not start. I checked everything, EVERYTHING, before taking it apart to test the motor. When I had performed the continuity test on the white & blue wire connect and then the white & black wire connect into the motor switch, everything was good. SO!! I did a VOLTAGE TEST where I put a jump wire for the door switch to mimic the door being closed. I put my multimeter on ACV 250. I plugged the dryer in. Set the timer to heat dry and pushed the start switch. BOO-YAH!!! It worked. So then I removed the multimeter probes from the connection and tried the start switch again. It is still working. APPARENTLY when I had pushed those probes into the wire harness, I snugged up a loose wire. EVERYONE told me that it was VERY rare that a motor would go bad on a Whirlpool dryer, especially a 3 year old dryer. I was about to load this dryer up and take it to a parts shop to put a new motor in. WHEW!!! Saved a few hundred dollars by checking everything.