GE Dryer Mod#GTDP300EM1WS

[All Brand]

PushStart  switch dryer starts release switch dryer shut s off.Unit is three years old suspected start switch holding ciol but there is none just momentary start switch.Bad motor ? anyone run in to this problem.

[Bailey]

When the motor gets up to speed, the centrifugal mechanism in the motor closes a set of contacts in the motor switch which provides the circuit needed to keep it running. I've seen several motors where one of the attachment hooks for a spring in the mechanism breaks off. Sometimes they just need a little lube on that black plastic collar that slides back and forth.

[All Brand]

thxs Bailey for the response. i will look at that

[Wedgeman55]

Also check amount of lint in motor.   It can jam up the centrifugal mechanism.   I keep a small compressor on my truck,  and can blow out the lint from the motor.    Then I lubricate it with a little light oil,  and sometimes this can work.   Otherwise, probably have to replace the motor.   

[Joebeef]

check the drive belt and belt switch.

[AdirondackBob]

I second what Joebeef said. I had a GE Dryer with the same symptoms yesterday. The problem was a broken Belt Switch.

[haroldsappliance]

Belt switch or motor relay. What did you find?