How To Fix a Dryer That Clicks But Won't Start: A Troubleshooting Guide

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How To Fix a Dryer That Clicks But Won't Start: A Troubleshooting Guide

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Harper & Knowles Washer and Dryer Repair

Күн бұрын

This job took a little detective work to figure out. The customer said his dryer clicked when the button was pushed but wouldn't start. After checking every component on this unit, I finally got it running. Problems like this make the washer and dryer repair business rewarding. Every day seems to bring a new unique problem to solve, and the smiles from your customers when they find out they don't have to buy a new machine but may get many more years from the one you repaired is part of the satisfaction you receive as a service technician.
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@nickgallo4935 7 ай бұрын

Chip, thank you so much for the troubleshooting video. I had a clicking, but not running issue. Ran through all of the technician testing manual, and everything had continuity and proper resistance. The only thing I didn’t do was pop out the control board from the white plastic. I watched your video and immediately went back to the dryer and popped out the board. Sure enough, the heater relay burnt out. Found a replacement board online and the dryer is back in working order. Many thanks again for sharing and saving me a bunch of cash.

@HarperandKnowles 7 ай бұрын

I’m very glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

@tankgirl9324 Жыл бұрын

I love how you go over what you were doing in each narration, and explained your troubleshooting in such a concise manner. I was looking for a video with the same Kenmore 700 Series and lo and behold, here it is! Going to have to do this same troubleshooting and disassembly with my dryer. Wish me luck!😭

@HarperandKnowles Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful and good luck! Thanks for watching!

@mariameyer5898 Жыл бұрын

Your video helped us fix our dryer. Ours is a GE and clicked the same. We also just had a loose wire. Took a while to fix but ultimately we were able to fix ourselves with the help of your video!!!!

@HarperandKnowles Жыл бұрын

I’m glad my video helped you! Thanks for watching and for your kind comment too.

@patrickdodson3646 4 ай бұрын

I had the same problem and was able to find and fix it thanks to this video, free fix, otherwise I never would've figured it out! Thanks so much!

@HarperandKnowles 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

@user-ui1yi8ki9d Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. You saved me so much time and money. For me, it was the circuit board that needed a little solder. It fired right up after adding some.

@HarperandKnowles Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad my video helped someone. Thanks for watching!

@ChrisBrown-bw6vq Жыл бұрын

Great video, thx. I used it to replace the tensioner on mine.

@HarperandKnowles Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

@Harrisonhicks Ай бұрын

you just saved me a ton of time thank you ....

@HarperandKnowles Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@ranblank1970 Ай бұрын

Thanks for your info

@HarperandKnowles Ай бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

@CDead-mn2ws Жыл бұрын

Great breakdown, extremely helpful

@HarperandKnowles Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@dewayneh7291 2 жыл бұрын

Nice troubleshooting!!

@HarperandKnowles 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It was a puzzle for awhile. Thanks for watching.

@squrilebrain 4 күн бұрын

Hi Chip. I have a midea gas dryer that has a major problem. I have a natural gas smell coming from the exhaust vent of the midea gas dryer. and not one person who I have talked to about the dryer problem. do not know what is going on with it.... plus they do not have any diagrams on that gas dryer on google.. if you can PLZ help.

@HarperandKnowles 4 күн бұрын

I have very limited experience with gas dryers and none with the Midea. But, I would say you are not getting enough air for a complete combustion or you are getting too much gas. You might try changing the coils. If the smell is occurring when the machine is off you have a leak. Thanks for watching!

@andrewland843 2 жыл бұрын

Post a video on how you built that test cord.

@HarperandKnowles 2 жыл бұрын

I have one of those right here: Test and Run Dryer Motors | Make A Dryer Motor Tester kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oaqofNdltLamlHk.html. Thanks for watching!

@patmer2087 2 ай бұрын

I wanted to hear the “click “ but your music’s too loud☹️

@HarperandKnowles 2 ай бұрын

My apologies. Thanks for watching!

@tomhudock4397 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing this so clearly. I'm going to try this on mine tomorrow. I get the click but nothing goes on. I've already tested the thermistor and thermal fuse.

@HarperandKnowles Жыл бұрын

I hope your repair goes well. Thanks for watching!

@tcr9315 Жыл бұрын

I have an LG. I try to start it on towels mode and it does a click, click, click. 3 Clicks it makes. I replaced the full control board and thermal fuse and also made sure the door switch was working. 1st tried full control board. No luck. Def checked the door switch and that was ok. Lastly changed the thermal fuse. Still mskrs the 3 click click click sounds.

@HarperandKnowles Жыл бұрын

@@tcr9315 try checking you belt tension switch. That might be the problem. Thanks for watching.

@tcr9315 Жыл бұрын

@@HarperandKnowles if i bought a replacement motor, is the belt tension switch on there

@HarperandKnowles Жыл бұрын

@@tcr9315 no, it’s just a micro switch that opens when the belt breaks and the idler pulley falls against its actuator. It keeps the motor from starting when the belt tension is absent.

@user-uw2od1ov1m 4 ай бұрын

Them dryers are heavy I always put a short piece 2x4 under it while putting the bottom screws back in.

@HarperandKnowles 4 ай бұрын

They certainly are. I'd rather work on those models where the bottom is held in place by tabs and slots. Thanks for watching!

@user-uw2od1ov1m 4 ай бұрын

@@HarperandKnowles Same here and you're welcome

@flightklub7740 Жыл бұрын

That plug to test the motor is cool. Where could I buy one from

@HarperandKnowles Жыл бұрын

You can make your own. I have a video for that. Test and Run Dryer Motors | Make A Dryer Motor Tester kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oaqofNdltLamlHk.html. Thanks for watching!