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ARDO Dryer starts on its own

If your ARDO dryer starts on its own, the most likely culprits are a failing motor relay, followed by a defective timer, then a faulty main control board, with a malfunctioning touchpad or user control and display board less common. Begin by verifying the start/cancel button and touchpad are actually working, since intermittent button behavior can make the dryer seem to start by itself. If the controls test good, use a multimeter and the wiring diagram to check the motor relay next; relays fail more often than boards in this scenario. If the relay is OK, test the timer and then inspect the main control board for burned or shorted components, since boards cannot always be bench-tested. If the dryer keeps running or the start button is not working consistently, replace the touchpad or user control board. RepairClinic carries the motor relays, timers, control boards, and touchpad assemblies for ARDO dryers; enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your machine.

01 - ARDO 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 - ARDO 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 - ARDO 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 - ARDO 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.)
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Common

05 - ARDO 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 - ARDO 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.
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Less Common

Frequently Asked Questions

Dryer controls not working — why does my dryer start on its own?
Dryer start button not working — is the touchpad or control panel bad?
Dryer starts then stops — could a relay, timer, or control board be the cause?
Dryer won't stop — can a relay or control board cause that?
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