MLG32PD maytag dryer no start

[pete f]

I have had about 8 or 9 times with the same problem, the tech has been out once or twice. With the time on the clock, pressing any cycle button, nothing happens. I have taken the service panel and listen when pressing, I hear a click. I have tieghten the screws on the electric block, it it the thing clicking, and that seemed to fix it, but then the same thing happens randomly. I am thinking the control board may be bad, but why would I hear clicking, that would seem to mean it is getting the pulse from the cycle selector button. I have thermistor comming, the service tech had read an error, which pointed to those. Would a bad thermistor keep the drum from starting up? I thought they were for heat control. Any ideas? thanks

[MSKLAUNDRY.]

LOL, I told you.

First off when you have this condition of no start flick the service switch and see if you have an error code on the display. Specificlly D2 or D18. Yes this error will cause the dryer to come to a sreaching halt. And like I said to you long ago get used to it. These codes will indicate a bad thermistor or a poor conection to it, either the top or bottom pocket respectively. If you do have one of these errors then reset it by holding down the lower right switch untill the whole display blinks. This will not cure the underlining issue but just reset the error in memory. You still have to deal with the reson the error ocured or it will happen again.

Now you say you hear a click. Now this click is it comming from the circuit board or the contactor at the rear of the control box? Is the red light on the interface board at rear of the control box lit when the door is closed, both lint draw and main door? When you are having this problems is there 120 volts AC at both contractors between terminals L1 + L2.

Note: The top and bottom dryers motor power can be wired to separate breakers or to a single breaker (depending on the electricians mood that day) so at the top of the dryer there are two neutral wires and two
hot wires. It is possible that the electrician did not properly put the wire nut on both hot wires so you have a intermitent conection.

My bet based on the limited info you have provided us is that you have a bad AC connection to the dryer on one of two hot wires. You say you here a click. But is it actually two clicks? First click would be on and the second click off. You see the board actually senses motor current and is shutting the dryer off since it sees none. Are you getting D12 or D14 errors?

BTW, I also bet its the bottom pocket that you are having the problem with, right????

[pete f]

Thanks Marc. You got the bottom dryer part right, but that was about it.
I have not seen an error code yet. The dryers are wired on sepreate circuits, and yes 120 at those terminals. The clicking is from the terminal area. The lights are on so all lint drawer circuit complete.
I know it is a 120v problem, not sure which wire to wiggle next. It is random, so hard to work on. Becuase of the lack of code I don't think it is the themistor, but I will replace it anyway. Macgrey is giving me great support but I think it is starting to stump their tech also..They will send me any part I want, any suggestions? I think it is that electric block.

[Kitty]

Pete I went through the search function as your model # brought back some memories. It seems your model may be the same model we had several repeated issues with. Mark is this a common problem?

[MSKLAUNDRY.]

D2, D18 issues are a common problem with this dryer. The other issue is not.

By "block" and "terminal area "can you explain what you are talking about" as I don't know what you are refering to.

You say 120 volts at those terminals L1 + L2 but are you measuring it now when its working or at the time when you are actually having the problem? Big difference!!!

Pete, shut power to this dryer off (top + bottom) go to the rear/top of this dryer and remove the cover plate and look at the hot and neutral wires and make sure they are correctly secured intothe wire nuts.
I have seen some pretty crappy jobs by these so called Electricians.

Other things to try is remove the cover plate from the bottom motor contactor. It is the one that says 128475 one it. At the time when you are having these problems with the bottom dryer push the contactor in manually, does the motor turn?hen its not a electrical problem. If not the then have a electrical problem either inside the dryer or to it.

BTW: What is the color of the motor you have? Does it have a large box sitting on the top of it with the plug coming out of it? Kinda silver in color? I really hope not. If so and you have more of them in your other dryers then your in deep :eek::eek::eek::eek:.

[pete f]

The motors are white, and only a lead with a plug on them comming out. I think they say JAC on the label. I looked at the electrical connetions, retieghtend all the wire nuts, though none seemed that loose, but I know it only takes a scratch. I had another dryer with this same problem, the tech found the plug that plugs into the back of the box, the box that is removable and holds everything in it, had a loose connection. So far this other dryer we have not found that loose conection yet. I have not been able to duplicate the problem, and did not test the 120 at the L1 and L2 at the last breakdown. The L1 and L2 terminal is the junction box I mentioned earlier, that is what clicks. MAybe it should not click? I thought a wierd it did, and looked for loose wires for electric jumping. I will keep that meter handy. As much as a pain this is, the dryers match up nice with the washer, people seem to love them. I am not sorry I bought them. yet... Thanks for your insights and suggestions.

[MSKLAUNDRY.]

Hey Pete, just wondering how your dryers are running?

[pete f]

I looked at one time for this thread to post a follow up. I put in a new computor board and have not had any trouble since witht that dryer. One other dryer now has the same problem, except it is the upper drum. I have a new board on the way for that one. I did notice the display seamed to be weak on it since I got it. I went thru a couple boards when I put my Dexters in a few years ago,I guess the electric burn in has to happen, you just hate having a new dryer not working... Have not had any other issues with any dryers since, customers seem to like them alot.