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Gibson Dryer starts on its own

If your Gibson dryer is starting on its own, the most likely cause is a faulty motor relay, with a bad timer or the main control board the next suspects and a worn touchpad or user control/display board less likely. A stuck relay can energize the motor without a push of the start button, while a failing timer or control board can send power at the wrong time or show visible burn damage. Intermittent start/cancel switches or a flaky touchpad often make the dryer behave like it starts then stops or even won’t stop running, so don’t rule those out if the start button is working only sometimes. Start by checking the start button and wiring, then test the relay and timer with a multimeter and consult the dryer’s wiring diagram before replacing parts. RepairClinic carries the parts you need and lets you enter your model number to find the exact replacement relay, timer, control board, or touchpad for your dryer.

01 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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 - Gibson 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

My dryer keeps running or starts on its own — what could cause that?
Dryer start button not working or is intermittent — what should I check?
How do I test the motor relay or timer on my dryer?
Can a main control board make the dryer start on its own and how can I tell if it needs replacing?
How do I find and buy the correct replacement part on RepairClinic.com?