Dryer wont start! (it starts, but, as soon as the button is released, it stops!!)

**wardemon666** · 10-17-2006, 12:11 AM

I have a Moffat clothes dryer and it wasnt drying very well (it took two whole cycles to dry a batch of clothes) so I took it apart and found out that the back end of the drum was clogged, and the vent going outside was also pretty clogged.

This is the second time I take it apart, first time was because a bushing of some sort was gone and it was squeaking. When i put it back together the first time it gave me the same problem, i wasnt able to keep the dryer running, when i started it, as soon as I let go of the start button, it would shut off. I fixed it by taking it apart, finding no problems, putting it back together! I didnt do anything and it fixed itself! This time, everything I try wont let it start by itself...

What could be the problem?

if i close the door it starts but doesnt stay on...

if i open the door it doesnt even start

so im guessing that switch is still good..... what do you think?

here are some pictures that could aid in finding the problem:

To view all the pics in a gallery:
http://img213.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=dryer014lc8.jpg

or seperately....
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Thanks everyone!

**2k1Toaster** · 10-17-2006, 12:25 AM

hang up the clothes and use a blowtorch!!!

**wardemon666** · 10-17-2006, 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by 2k1Toaster

hang up the clothes and use a blowtorch!!!

nooooooo

seriously,,,, ideas?

**Genesisfactor** · 10-17-2006, 12:38 AM

that is usually a safety feature take it apart and put it back together again! Do it right this time!!

**wardemon666** · 10-17-2006, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by Genesisfactor

that is usually a safety feature take it apart and put it back together again! Do it right this time!!

but there are no sensors for the dryer to actually know that.... i dont think thats the answer

**Pathos** · 10-17-2006, 07:26 AM

Check the connections on your Opus

**wardemon666** · 10-17-2006, 07:27 AM

just forget about.

**pate60** · 10-17-2006, 07:51 AM

i'd love to see the install pics!

**Bugbyte** · 10-17-2006, 10:14 AM

What's this?

It looks like some kind of a door sensor.

Barring that, it sounds like some kind of relay is not closing. When you hit the start button, it probably closes some kind of a relay that handles the big power requirement of the motor and heater element. It sounds like that relay doesn't latch closed when you let go of the button.

**judoGTI** · 10-17-2006, 11:37 AM

Well depending on the dryer it either has a temperature sensor or a moisture sensor. This tells the dryer when its time to turn off (or when it thinks the clothes are dry). Im guessing yours is faulty or you have a short and its causing it to turn off immediately.

See if you can dig up a manual for it and see where it is and test it out... Or pay a repairman.