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Inglis Dryer starts on its own

If your Inglis dryer starts on its own — runs without you pressing the start button or begins randomly — the most likely causes, in order, are a failing motor relay, a faulty timer, or a bad main control board. Start by confirming the touchpad and start/cancel button are working, because a stuck or intermittent button can mimic electrical faults. If the controls look OK, test the motor relay and the timer with a multimeter and the wiring diagram before replacing them. If those check out, inspect the control board for burned components or shorts and replace the main board if you find damage or the dryer still starts by itself. Less commonly, the user control and display board or the touchpad assembly can short and trigger the dryer to run; intermittent start behavior usually points to those parts. If you need parts, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to see the exact replacement motor relay, timer, control board, touchpad, or user control board that fits your dryer.

01 - Inglis 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 - Inglis 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 - Inglis 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 - Inglis 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 - Inglis 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 - Inglis 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

Why does my dryer start on its own?
My dryer controls not working — could a bad touchpad or control board make it start by itself?
Can a motor relay or timer cause the dryer to start on its own?
My dryer starts then stops after a few seconds — could it be the same parts that make it start on its own?
How do I enter my model number or part number at RepairClinic.com to find the right replacement part?