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Dryer Not Starting? Causes, What to Check and Professional Repair

A dryer that will not start may be completely dead, may light up but not turn, or may hum without the drum moving. Each symptom points to a different part.

Joseph Services repairs dryers that will not start in homes across Montréal, Laval and the South Shore.

What to Check Before You Call

  1. Check that the dryer is plugged in and look for a tripped breaker in your electrical panel. Electric dryers use a double breaker.
  2. Make sure the door is fully closed; the door switch must be pressed for the dryer to start.
  3. Turn off child lock or control lock if your model has one.
  4. On many models you must press and hold Start for a few seconds.
  5. If the dryer hums but the drum does not turn, stop it right away to avoid damaging the motor.

Common Reasons a Dryer Will Not Start

Door Switch

A broken door switch makes the dryer think the door is open, so it will not start.

Thermal Fuse

On many dryers, including common Whirlpool, Maytag and Kenmore models, a blown thermal fuse stops the dryer from starting at all. It usually blows because of a blocked vent.

Broken Drive Belt

Many dryers have a belt switch that stops the motor if the belt breaks. If the motor runs but the drum does not turn, the belt is a likely cause.

Drive Motor

A motor that hums without turning, or does not run at all, may have failed or be jammed.

Start Switch or Control Board

A worn start button, timer or electronic control can prevent the start signal from reaching the motor.

How We Repair a Dryer That Will Not Start

We check power, the door switch, thermal fuse, belt and motor, then the controls. If a fuse has blown, we also find out why so it does not happen again. You get a flat-rate price before the repair.

Why Homeowners Choose Joseph Services

  • Flat-rate pricing: a set visit and diagnosis fee, then one flat repair price that includes parts. If you go ahead, the diagnosis fee you already paid is deducted from the repair price. No hourly surprises.
  • 90-day warranty on parts and labour for every repair.
  • All major brands: LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, Bosch, GE, Maytag, KitchenAid, Frigidaire, Kenmore, Sub-Zero and more.
  • In-home service in Montréal, Laval and the South Shore, 7 days a week from 6 am to 10 pm.
  • Payment on site when the job is done, with an invoice right away.

Book Dryer Repair with Joseph Services

Call 514-608-0650 or book online. We are open 7 days a week, 6 am to 10 pm, and serve homes across Montréal, Laval and the South Shore.