Why will my Roper dryer not start?

When I press the start button on my dryer nothing happens?

A broken power cord, failed push-to-start switch or a bad timer can also prevent the dryer from starting. Some dryers use a motor relay to control the drive motor, so a broken motor relay can prevent the dryer from starting. ... In electric dryers, a blown thermal fuse can keep the dryer from starting.

Does a Roper dryer have a fuse?

Common solutions for: My Roper Dryer Won't Start. The thermal fuse is a safety device designed to protect the dryer from overheating. The fuse is located on the blower housing or at the dryer's heat source such as the heating element on electric dryers or at the burner on gas models.

How do you test a start switch on a Roper dryer?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDQ0X1LRhpg

Why is my Roper dryer not coming on?

Verify the circuit breaker to the dryer circuit has not tripped. In the electrical service panel for your home, look for a tripped circuit switch positioned between the "On" and "Off" positions. Firmly push the switch all the way to the "Off" setting and then firmly push it back to the "On" setting.

Where are the fuses on a Roper dryer?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajDWK7x1J5Q

How do I know if my dryer fuse is blown?

- Unplug your dryer and ensure it is no longer connected to the gas or electric. - Locate the thermal fuse, as above. - Disconnect the thermal fuse from the wires. - Test the fuse with a multimeter. - If the needle on your multimeter does not move, your thermal fuse is blow.

Why won't my dryer start when I push the start button?

A broken power cord, failed push-to-start switch or a bad timer can also prevent the dryer from starting. Some dryers use a motor relay to control the drive motor, so a broken motor relay can prevent the dryer from starting. ... In electric dryers, a blown thermal fuse can keep the dryer from starting.

What would cause a dryer to not turn on?

Common dryer issues include a faulty door switch or start switch and control problems such as a broken dryer timer or faulty electronic control board: ... If the drum light doesn't turn off, a failed door switch is the likely reason the dryer won't start. A blown thermal fuse often prevents an electric dryer from starting.

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