What is wrong beside my GE dryer? When I push the button to make it turn on, near is...

When I push the button to make it turn on, near is a buzzing sound but nil happens - it won't turn on. What could be wrong? This dryer is 23 years outmoded!
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you are lucky to enjoy a dryer last that long!!!!