Maytag DE309 Buzzer Won't Stop

[dmo]

We have a 27 year old Maytag Dryer DE309. When the drying cycle stops the buzzer will not turn off unless we open the door. The drying stops at the end of the cylce but the buzzer doesn't. If there is time still on the timer and the we close the door -the dryer will start by itself without pushing the button to start. Any ideas on what is wrong -and can we fix it ourselves? We still have the matching washer and we'd hate to get rid of the dryer. Thanks.

 

[Bambiblaster]

You have a stuck push to start switch... if its built into the timer then you need a timer

 

[dmo]

Thanks for the reply. How would I know if the switch is built into the timer?

 

[Jake]

When you turn on your dryer, do you push the timer knob or a separate button on your control panel?

Please check your model# again, I can't any info to pull-up on that one.

Jake

 

[dmo]

I have to push the timer knob, there is not a separate button. The round timer dial is the only thing on the face of the panel.

I checked the model # again and it is Maytag DE 309 - purchased in 1980.

Thanks!

 

[Bambiblaster]

Then you would need to replace the timer

 

[dmo]

Thanks - I'll look into the timer replacement.

 

[Jake]

I found it.

Here's the timer for your model:
Manufacturer part#Y305020 is RepairClinic item#1245917


Jake

 

[dmo]

Thanks for taking the time to look into the part for me and for everyone's expert advice!

 

[Jake]

Glad to help.

Jake