How Do You Tell if the Motor Is Bad on an LG Tromm DLE6977W?

Select a cycle and touch "Start" to see if the dryer will start to turn. If the LG dryer will not tumble when the dry cycle is selected, the motor may be to blame. Contact LG for service.

Monitor the dryer if the cycle starts and the dryer begins to tumble to see if the dryer shuts off unexpectedly during the cycle. Remove any other appliances from the outlet connected to the LG dryer and do not use an extension cord or adapter, as this may cause a power overload. Replace or reset any fuses or circuit breakers that are blown or tripped.

Check to see the dryer vent is obstructed if the dryer starts up and runs but does not heat or seems to overheat, as an obstructed vent can open the thermal fuse, resulting in temperature problems and causing the motor to fail. Clear any blockages in the vent and allow the dryer to cool down completely before attempting to restart the cycle.

Clean the lint screen and check the interior of the dryer for loose objects if the dryer is very noisy. Level the dryer legs if the dryer is vibrating or rocking. If the dryer continues to be extremely loud during use, the motor might be going bad. The LG dryer has a direct drive motor system, which is designed to operate quietly under most circumstances. If the dryer is operating very loudly and the unit is fairly new, other typical reasons for noise, which include worn-out rollers, bearings or glides, are less likely.