frigidaire dryer will not spin

17 years ago

I have a frigidaire gallery dryer model # FSG748GFS0. I will turn the knob and it sounds like it wants to start(a buzzing noise) but won't. Is it the belt that is broken and if so, how do I replace it or is it something else? Any guidance will be much appreciated.

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jakvis

17 years ago

Most likely your motor start switch has lint in it keeping the contacts from closing completely.
1st try opening the dryer door, hold in the door switch, have someone push the start button, then grabbing a drum fin turn the drum in a clockwise direction quickly. The dryer should start running on its own, now let go of the door switch to shut the dryer off. Close the door and try restarting the dryer. Many times this will clear the lint from the switch.

2nd If the above didn't work you can remove the back panel of the dryer ( after unplugging it first of course ) and if you have a shop vac clean up all the lint around and from the dryer motor. After vacuuming the lint turn the hose to the blower side of the shop vac and finish blowing out the motor and switch area.

There's a 90% chance that one of these 2 methods is all your dryer needs. If neither of these work the motor will need replacement.

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Comments (13)

MNJack
15 years ago
I had to register, just to THANK YOU!!
Frigidaire dryer stopped turning (lights worked and made a buzz) 2 days ago. Extended warranty still in place but no service appointment for 4 days!!! Panic in the home! Wife won't let me "open er up" for fear of voiding warranty. I just followed your simple procedure; pushed door close button with door open, pushed start button, reached in and spun dryer around.... and it started working!!! Thanks
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ootz
14 years ago
Thanks jakvis!

The trick with the door switch also worked on Frigidaire Gallery dryer model GLGQ332AS4. Once it was working again, I also attempted the clean out suggestion. As far as I can tell, the only access is from top on this model, as the back appears to be welded to the sides. This provided access to at least some of the electrical contacts, but the motor is under the drum so I was limited to what I could access from the top.

The main thing is we're back in business and it has been working for a couple of weeks with no further problems.

Thanks again!
monordonez
13 years ago
I too registered just to tank jakviz, so

Thank You jakviz!

Turning the drum worked great on my Frigidaire.
melissaj120
11 years ago
Yes! Turning the drum made the dryer work again! What a pocketbook saver. Thank you!!!!
shelteroflove
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Suggestion #1 was the solution to my frigidaire dryer problem. I was about to incur an expensive repairman job solution until I came across Jakvis cost free solution. Thank you very much Jakvis! I registered to thank you, too!
Gavin Middleton
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I tried the first suggestion and it burned out a switch I think. Smelled something melting. Unplugged dryer and off to home depot for a new one. CRAP!!!
Stephanie Bird
10 years ago
The 1st way you stated worked!!! You just saved my Saturday & lowered my stress. Thank you so much for this fix!
moonetienne
10 years ago
Fixed! This trick definitely works - Thanks...
bpoptruck
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
I know this is an old post, but the first solution worked for me. The problem is it shuts back off after 20 mins. Does anyone know what problem would cause this or things to check? Thank you
Michael Vlk
10 years ago
u da real mvp jakvis
Carlos Mdn
9 years ago
I literally just registered to say thank you. This worked like a charm.
HU-75124393
12 months ago
Our Frigidaire Affinity dryer was having this problem too. When we held the door switch in (the white button near the hinge), pushed start, and then turned the drum to get it started as described, the drum kept on turning. But, as soon as I took my hand off the switch, it turned off and would not start on its own. After several tries, we took of the top and removed quite a bit of dust, using a vacuum extension set I had with small tools for cleaning electronics. Put the top back on and it was still humming and not spinning, starting with a push, but stopping after I took my hand off the door switch, then failing to restart without the push. I vacuumed out the area under the lint filter in the door, and the dryer is working now. Not sure if I had started with that if it would have dislodged enough dust without taking off the top.