Kenmore Elite Dryer

[Jaytag]

When starting the dryer I push the start button, it starts but as soon as I release the button it stops.  If I hold the button in it runs a bit then stops.

Model 110.63932102

[JWWebster]

You have a broken belt. Confirm it by opening the door and pushing against the door switch and pressing start. This video shows how to get into that fabulous dryer of yours:

[Jaytag]

I took the front panel off and examined the belt.  It is on the drum firmly.  I rolled the drum by hand and it turns fine.  What would the next step be?  Thank you so much.

[JWWebster]

Replace the motor

[RegUS_PatOff]

When starting the dryer I push the start button, it starts but as soon as I release the button it stops.  If I hold the button in it runs a bit then stops.

Motor Relay in Console ...
try swapping the Heater Relay and the Motor Relay ...

let me know ...

can be found cheaper at electronic parts places on-line

[JWWebster]

What does that relay look like Reg?

[RegUS_PatOff]

What does that relay look like Reg?

something like this ....

click on picture  $ 38


click on picture  $ 41


OR like this:

click on picture  $ 3.95

[JWWebster]

I had forgot about that dang relay. Really I have not come across that yet, but I had read that answer from you in another post now that I think about it.

[JWWebster]

The dryer in the video above, that relay ain't on that model is it?
It might be though if it is up there in the control panel though.

[AJ]

Nice find RegUS_PatOff. 

I know what one I would be buying, $3.95....

[Jaytag]

Hi I switched the relays, pushed the start button.  Would not stay one without holding the button in, as long as I held the button the dryer would work, however, it did not heat while doing this.  I replaced the start button, as it was what I thought was the original problem, and it did not change the situation.  What would be a next step?  The motor sounds good, not loud electrical sounds when it starts.  Sounds normal.  Also the belt switch clicks normal on and off as well.

[RegUS_PatOff]

Did the Heater stay ON while holding the Start Button before you changed the Relays ?

Maybe both Relays are bad (or the Controller).

Try swapping them back, to see if the Heater stays ON while holding the Start Button.


If it's not a bad Motor Relay, it may be a bad Controller Board, not the Start Button.

[JWWebster]

I was thinking maybe the start winding is good but the run winding is gone.

[Jaytag]

Ok controller board.  There is a dark spot on it by R2 and  R32.  Could that be the issue? 

[Jaytag]

Any ideas on the controller?