WHIRLPOOL GAS DRYER MODEL LGR7646E

That sounds like the motor is faulty. That is a very common failure and one that is easily corrected. The video at the link below shows how to replace the motor in most top filter models.
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Whirlpool Kenmore Electric Dryer Drive Motor Replacement 279827
The motor used in top filter models is 279827, available below.


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Hi,

There can be many reasons why your dryer will not start or turn...

The most common causes are the belt breaking or jumping off, or the motor goingbad...

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote will help you to figure out why yourdryer will not run...

Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not Turning

Dryer Repair - The dryer will not start


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If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heating the most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glows sometimes it is still not working properly.

if you dryer is gas check out this gas no heat tip....

If you have an electric dryer, you can have many different things that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat.

check out this electric no heat tip...


heatman101

Hi,

If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heating the most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glows sometimes it is still not working properly.

if you dryer is gas check out this gas no heat tip....

If you have an electric dryer, you can have many different things that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat.

check out this electric no heat tip...

heatman101
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First make sure the drum can be turned with the belt removed if so,that is the classsic sign of the motor failing you will need to replace. If you can not move the drum with the belt removed check the front and rear bearing assembly. There is a video on checking a motor at www.appliancehelponline.com/servicemanual.html

The rattling noise is maybe a sort of buzzing only more metallic? Sounds like the coils on the gas valve making it flutter. Causes are the coils and/or the ignitor.
Eric

Sounds like you may have a motor issue, they can get lint trapped inside, and it causes the motor to overheat, and eventually go out. You can remove the top, then the front, and see if thats the problem. Usually, once the motor starts making noise, its time to replace. Right now, the packings in the motor are cold, and once they heat up, they stop making noise, so it could last quite a while.

you most likely have a bad motor. Motors run around 100 dollars since the machine is 20 years old it would be a good idea to replace it with a new dryer. if i were you i would stick with a whirlpool product.

If the electronic start is not working, it may need to be replaced. Call an appliance parts store and ask some specific questions to them about how you can test that component and if they carry a replacement for your specific make and model. Good Luck!

Hi thanks for the question. the problem is with the 2 coils at the gas valve. 1 coil has 2 wires to it the other has 3 wires to it . replace the coils .thanks the appliance doc.