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Norge Dryer starts on its own

If your Norge dryer starts on its own or the dryer won't turn off, the most likely culprit is a faulty motor relay that is sticking closed and feeding power to the motor. After the relay, the next things to check are the timer and then the main control board or control board, since a bad timer or board can close circuits or send false start signals. Less commonly a bad touchpad, user control or display board will register phantom presses of the start button. Start by verifying the touchpad functions, then test the motor relay and timer with a multimeter and consult the wiring diagram; inspect control boards for burned components or shorts before replacing them. If the start/cancel button works only intermittently, swap the touchpad or control panel assembly. Enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to pull up the exact replacement parts and step-by-step guides for your dryer so you can order the right motor relay, timer, control board or touchpad and complete the repair.

01 - Norge 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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Highly Likely

02 - Norge 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.
Common

03 - Norge 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.)
Common

04 - Norge Dryer Main 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.)
Common

05 - Norge 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.
Less Common

06 - Norge 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 start running. A new board will need to be installed to resolve the problem.
Less Common

Frequently Asked Questions

Dryer controls not working: why does my dryer start on its own?
Dryer start button not working or flashing: can that make the dryer start randomly?
Dryer starts then stops after a few seconds: what should I check?
Dryer won't stop: it keeps running after the cycle ends, what could be wrong?
How do I find the right replacement part for my Norge dryer on RepairClinic.com?