Ikea Motor Start Failure

Dryer display shows time remaining but the drum and motor do not run; only a faint click is heard

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Failed motor start capacitor (if equipped), Seized motor, Broken belt causing motor overload protection, Faulty motor relay on control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the dryer. Do not repeatedly try to start a stalled motor; it can overheat.

  • Check drum movement: Rotate the drum by hand. If stiff, investigate drum bearings, rollers, and belt for binding.
  • Inspect belt: Ensure the belt is intact and correctly tensioned by the idler pulley.
  • Test motor capacitor: If your Ikea dryer uses a start capacitor, access it near the motor and test with a capacitance meter. Replace if out of specification.

If the motor hums but will not start even with a good capacitor and free drum, the motor or control board relay may be defective and require replacement.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Motor Start Capacitor
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