Symptom-Specific DIY Dryer Repair Kits with Guided Instructions
Homeowners often find themselves dealing with appliance issues, like an LG dryer that clicks but won't start. They struggle to figure out what's wrong and how to get the right parts. This product would be a carefully selected repair kit for specific dryer models and common problems (e.g., '3 clicks, no start'). The kit would include likely faulty components (such as a motor start capacitor or idler pulley assembly) and a very clear, model-specific, step-by-step visual guide. This would help users fix their own appliances, save a lot of money compared to hiring a professional, learn about how their appliances work, and get their dryers back up and running faster.
Origin Reddit Post
r/appliancerepair
LG Dryer won't start, it turns on but when the start button is pressed it only clicks 3 times.
Posted by u/GreySage2010•06/01/2025
Model number is DLEX5680V. I don't know how old it is.
The lights and control panel light up, so there is power. When the start button is pressed, instead of a heavy click which is the door
Top Comments
u/CharlesHolliday1283
Sorry, that’s my fault for not reading completely. So those are the most likely issues, but you’ve ruled those out. You need to figure out where those clicks are coming from, it should be eit
u/FingerApprehensive97
Try turning it by hand then quickly closing door and starting it. Sounds like a motor start capacitor to me.
If it spins after being given a hard start, that's a sure sign of motor cap.
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u/GreySage2010
Belt is fine, idler (I called it pulley in the post) looks fine, is there anyway to test it?
u/Same_Decision6103
This is an electric dryer start at the socket check for voltage at wall then check terminal block pull top cover off wiring diagram is lhs top of dryer
u/CharlesHolliday1283
Probably the idler fell apart on you or the belt snapped. The clicking you hear is the relay for the motor but power is being cut by the safety switch. YouTube your model number and idler rep