{"id":2762,"date":"2024-04-04T15:09:45","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T15:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/machineanswered.com\/?p=2762"},"modified":"2024-04-04T15:09:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T15:09:45","slug":"maytag-dryer-troubleshooting-wont-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/machineanswered.com\/maytag-dryer-troubleshooting-wont-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Maytag Dryer Troubleshooting Won’t Start (9 Issues Fixed!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Maytag has built a solid reputation over the years with its line of dryers. But even so, sometimes the dryer won’t start, forcing you to call an expert dryer technician. However, consider this guide on ‘Maytag dryer troubleshooting won’t start’ first before you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often, a Maytag dryer won’t start because the start button is not well pressed or due to a power outage, inadequate power, a bad switch, or a wet control panel. Other possibilities include a disengaged door, wrong setting, faulty motor, or defective control board.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, you’ve to look at several possibilities, narrow them down, and act on the most likely ones. To help you, we’ll look at all the nine issues, their effect, and fixes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, you don’t need an expert dryer technician to help you do the troubleshooting. Let’s jump into it! <\/p>\n\n\n

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In a hurry? See a quick troubleshooting guide<\/a> for all the nine possible causes in the table below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Guide for Maytag Dryer Troubleshooting Won’t Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
 <\/strong><\/td>Possible Cause<\/strong><\/td>Suggested Fix<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1.<\/strong><\/td>Start Button Not Pressed Well <\/strong><\/td>Press down the start switch for 2-5 seconds to see if the dryer will start<\/td><\/tr>
2.<\/strong><\/td>Power Outage<\/strong><\/td>Wait for the power to come back as there is nothing you can do here<\/td><\/tr>
3.<\/strong><\/td>Inadequate Power<\/strong><\/td>Reset the breaker if it’s tripped, and replace the power cord, wall socket, or thermal fuse if they fail to show continuity<\/td><\/tr>
4.<\/strong><\/td>Bad Switch<\/strong><\/td>Replace the start, belt, or drive switch if any of them fails the multi-tester continuity test<\/td><\/tr>
5.<\/strong><\/td>Wet Control Panel <\/strong><\/td>Dry your clothes before touching the control panel and wipe dry the control panel with a clean, dry cloth<\/td><\/tr>
6.<\/strong><\/td>Disengaged Door<\/strong><\/td>Remove obstructive clothes around the dryer door and push the door firmly. If it doesn’t engage, replace the door switch.<\/td><\/tr>
7.<\/strong><\/td>Wrong Setting<\/strong><\/td>Disengage  the control lock if it’s on as well as wrinkle reduction<\/td><\/tr>
8.<\/strong><\/td>Faulty Motor <\/strong><\/td>Replace the motor if it’s making a humming noise, but the dryer won’t start<\/td><\/tr>
9.<\/strong><\/td>Defective Main Control Board<\/strong><\/td>Replace the main control board (it should come as your last resort)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why Is My Maytag Dryer Not Starting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are nine possible explanations for a Maytag dryer that won’t start<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The Start Button Might Not Be Well Pressed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, you shouldn’t just tap the start button. You have to press it down firmly for the Maytag dryer to start. If you don’t, you could assume something serious is wrong with the dryer when there is nothing to alarm you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fix <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider pressing the start button firmly and holding it down for about 2-5 seconds to see if the dryer will start. The few seconds give the motor enough time to engage and run the dryer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, some Maytag dryers have the start button indicating ‘hold to start’ <\/em>or ‘push to start’ <\/em>and not just ‘start.’<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. You Could Be Having a Power Outage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Without power, your dryer won’t start when you press the start button. So, consider the possibility of a power outage. The only exception is a gas-powered dryer when you check for gas power instead of electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fix <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try plugging another operational device into the light bulb. If they don’t work, you highly likely have a power outage. So you only need to wait. <\/p>\n\n\n

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3. The Maytag Dryer May Not Be getting Adequate Power Supply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps it’s not a power outage, but if your dryer does not receive adequate power, the chances are that it won’t start. Several issues could cut off or reduce the dryer’s power supply. They are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n