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Estate Dryer starts then stops

If your Estate dryer starts then stops, or runs briefly and quits, the most likely causes are the moisture sensor, a bad motor relay, or problems with the control boards and user controls, with the timer also a possible cause. Start by checking the door switch and start button or touchpad, since those simple faults can mimic this symptom. The moisture sensor tells the board when clothes are dry and can occasionally signal too soon, though it is not the most common failure. A failing motor relay will interrupt power to the motor, and you can test it with a multimeter and the wiring diagram. Inspect the control board and main control board for burned components or shorts, and replace the user control/display board if the start or cancel button works intermittently. If you suspect the timer, test it with a multimeter as well. If you need a replacement part, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact part that fits your dryer and get the right part the first time.

01 - Estate Dryer Moisture Sensor

The moisture sensor monitors the clothing’s moisture level and sends a signal to the control board when the clothes are dry. If the moisture sensor is malfunctioning, it could inaccurately report that the clothing have sufficient dried, causing the drum to stop spinning. However, this is rarely the case. Before replacing the moisture sensor check all the more commonly defective parts. If you have determined that all of the other components are working properly, replace the moisture sensor.
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02 - Estate Dryer Motor Relay

If both the door switch and dryer touchpad are working appropriately, it's possible the motor relay is defective. However, this is not that common of a problem. Before replacing the motor relay, check all the more commonly defective parts. If you determine that all of the other components are working properly, you can test the motor relay by using a multimeter and consulting the wiring diagram to help determine if it is malfunctioning.
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03 - Estate Dryer Control Board

If both the door switch and dryer touchpad are working appropriately, it's possible the control board is defective. However, this is not that common of a problem. Before replacing the board, check all of the more commonly defective parts. If you have determined that all of the other components are working properly, replace the control board. (The control board cannot be easily tested, but you can try to inspect it for signs of burning or a shorted-out component.)
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04 - Estate Dryer Main Control Board

If both the door switch and dryer touchpad are working appropriately, it's possible the main control board is defective. However, this is not that common of a problem. Before replacing the board, check all of the more commonly defective parts. If you have determined that all of the other components are working properly, replace the main control board. (The control board cannot be easily tested, but you can try to inspect it for signs of burning or a shorted-out component.)
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05 - Estate Dryer User Control and Display Board

If the dryer's start/cancel button is only working intermittently, it's likely the user control and display board is malfunctioning and causing the dryer to stop running. A new board will need to be installed to resolve the problem.
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06 - Estate Dryer Timer

If both the door switch and dryer touchpad are working appropriately, it's possible the timer is defective. However, this is not that common of a problem. Before replacing the timer, check all the more commonly defective parts. If you determine that all of the other components are working properly, test the timer by using a multimeter and consulting the wiring diagram. If the timer is defective, replace it.
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Frequently Asked Questions

My dryer starts then stops after a few seconds — what should I check first?
How do I test the moisture sensor, timer, or motor relay when the dryer keeps stopping?
Could the control board or display board be making my dryer start then stop?
The start button only works sometimes — do I need a new user control and display board?
How do I enter my model number or part number at RepairClinic.com to find the correct replacement part?