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Amana Dryer starts on its own

If your Amana dryer is starting on its own or seemingly powering up without you pressing start, the most likely culprit is a faulty motor relay, especially if the touchpad seems to be working; after that suspect the timer, then the main control board. Those parts can fail electrically and send power to the motor unexpectedly, so check the user interface first and use a multimeter and the wiring diagram to test the relay and timer before swapping parts. If the control board shows burned components or shorts, replace it next. If the start or cancel button is intermittent, the touchpad or user control and display board is more likely and will need replacement. Take your time tracing where the voltage is being applied so you replace only the bad component. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement motor relay, timer, control board, or touchpad that fits your dryer and get step-by-step parts and repair guidance to finish the job with confidence.

01 - Amana Dryer Motor Relay

If the dryer touchpad is 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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02 - Amana Dryer Timer

If the dryer touchpad is 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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Common

03 - Amana Dryer Control Board

If the dryer touchpad is 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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Common

04 - Amana Dryer Main Control Board

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Common

05 - Amana Dryer Touchpad and Control Panel

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 start running. A new board will need to be installed to resolve the problem.

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Less Common

06 - Amana Dryer User Control and Display Board

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Less Common

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my dryer start on its own and won't stop?

My dryer starts by itself — is the touchpad or control board the problem?

Can a bad timer or motor relay make my dryer start randomly?

My dryer starts then stops — how do I check the motor relay, timer, or control board safely?

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