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    sweetjaynie77 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 25, 2009, 03:50 PM
    Dryer knob doesn't start dryer
    Please help y dryer knob turn and pushes in but the dryer doesn't turn on. What can be the problem? Hopefully it's something I can fix due to no money.
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    Stratmando Posts: 11,188, Reputation: 508
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    Oct 25, 2009, 03:58 PM

    See if the Door Switch clicks when opening/closing door.
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    Oct 25, 2009, 04:04 PM
    It does click closed
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    Oct 25, 2009, 04:11 PM

    Door switch is what you hope for, could be the Door Switch. Verify Power to the Receptacle.
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    Oct 25, 2009, 08:38 PM

    You didn't say what brand. Some dryers have a thermal fuse that will not allow the dryer to come on if it is blown.

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