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																	Maytag bravos gas dryer won t start. 
									
	
		
	
																	Thread starter michelle plaza. 
																	For an electric dryer check the home circuit breaker or fuses. 
																	May 6 2016 1 model number medb880bw0 brand maytag age 1 5 years this morning i went to start the dryer and i realize there was fabric sticking out so i opened the door and. 
																	Maytag bravos dryer won t start. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	It was very very hot and would not start. 
																	For a gas dryer unplug the dryer from the wall and plug something else into the outlet to see if it s working. 
																	Check the following if you think your dryer takes too long. 
																	The other night when i went to get clothes out of the dryer it had stopped drying during a cycle. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	My maytag dryer takes a long time to dry. 
																	I left the door open to cool off over night in hopes it would start int he morning no such luck. 
																	Joined may 6 2016 messages 3 location woodland. 
																	I have a maytag bravos mct dryer that won t start. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	If the dryer makes a humming noise when you try to start it this indicates that the belt switch is not defective. 
																	I have a maytag bravos quiet series 300 electric dryer. 
																	Michelle plaza premium member. 
																	If they are working check the outlet where the dryer plugs in with a volt meter. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	If your dryer has a belt switch use a multimeter to test the switch for continuity. 
																	Try opening the door and see if you get get a code on the display and a beep and the code 8 88. 
																	A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. 
																	Shop gas dryers shop electric dryers. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Start date may 6 2016. 
																	Sounds like a possible door switch issue. 
																	Is the lint screen clean. 
																	Update 1 11 16 for others asking similar questions unplug the machine for 5 minutes to allow it to reset. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Maytag bravos quiet series 300. 
																	The display panel lights work but there is no display in read more. 
																	If the dryer won t start check to make certain there is electricity to the dryer. 
																	Most maytag dryers have a safety feature that prevents them from starting if the door is not completely closed so make sure the door is shut securely before you panic. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	It is important to clean.