If the problem you are having is that your gas or electric Maytag
dryer is not starting, these are the parts you will need to check until
you find and correct the problem.
The wall outlet:
The right voltage have to be present at the wall outlet for the dryer to be able to start. 240 volts for an electric dryer and 120 volts for a gas dryer.
The thermal fuses:
Some dryers have one thermal fuse and some have two thermal fuses wired in series with the motor. If any of the thermal fuses are blown that could be one of the reasons of your
Maytag dryer not starting.
Timer contacts:
The timer is the distribution center in the dryer, the timer will send the right voltage to each of the individual parts in the dryer. Most common problem with the timer, is burnt contacts.
The motor
The motor is in charge of turning the tumbler, turning the blower to circulate hot air inside of the dryer and making sure that the heating element won't come on when the dryer motor is not running. A bad or weak motor could be the reason for your
Maytag dryer not starting.
The door switch
The door switch is a safety device use to prevent the dryer motor from starting or running when the door in the dryer is open. Burnt contacts or a broken actuator on the switch could be the reason that the Maytag dryer is not starting.
The push to start switch
The push to start switch is single pole single throw switch that is use to start the motor. Once the motor starts running the switch is no longer in the motor circuit. A bad push to start switch could be the cause of your
Maytag dryer not starting.
The cord
Burnt terminals or wires on the terminal block could be the reason for your
Maytag dryer not starting.
As you can see, if any one of these parts fails the dryer will not start.
