My auto-senser 5 year old dryer buttons work fine until I push 'start' then a deep droaning sound starts & no action....sound does not go until i turn off again. Have tried switching off/on with same result. Lint is cleared from my dryer after every use. Please help....is it worth buying a new one given the age over repair price ?

bob wright, March 2009

does it matter how you connect the wires when replacing

Paul, February 2013

Dude,I had the same trouble,unless I was drying one pair of socks the drum would not turn,just made a humming noise,no power to dry even a half load.
Changed the capacitor today,cost me $10 2nd hand,took 10 minutes and my machine works like a charm!!

Brad the mechanic, May 2009

Take the back panel off & search around motor for a small round white plastic capacitor with two wires attached. If this has failed then motor will groan & struggle to start. They usually bulge out on the ends or sides or even split open when faulty. If it looks bad change it they don't cost very much.

Lincoln Appliance NZ, March 2009