Recent content by trock859

Do I need to replace the entire motor or just the switch. The centerfugal mechanism in the motor seems to have plenty of spring tension. I have found the switch online. I wondered if the switch is normally the problem or the mechanism in the motor. Thanks for the replies.

Also, the latch seems OK and holds pretty tight.

The motor stops running when the door opens; however, the heating element continues to run sometimes. The dryer gets really hot. Would the regulating thermostat be the one that should control that temperature? The door drags on the bottom of the latch side. The hinge screws are tight, but...

Nice forum. I have a maytag DE406 series 01. It has been drying great for 13 years. I took it apart and cleaned everything twice since we have had it. Just recently I noticed the heating element staying on if the door pops open while running. It doesn't do it all the time. I took off the...