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The igniter is good, but does not glow or start the flame. The flame sensor shows continuity. Would the limiter keep the igniter from working? Is there a test for the limiter? The dryer runs fine and is only two years old. What does the limiter do?
Joe for Model Number FAQG7011KWO
Answer Hello Joe,
The limiter 137539200 is like a thermal protector. If the thermostat doesn't open at the proper temperature, the limiter acts like a thermal cutout and opens to prevent overheating and creating a fire hazard. If the limiter has to be replaced, the manufacturer says the thermostat 137116700 failed and has to be replaced because it isn't opening when it should. All of the components should read continuity.
The wiring diagram should be in the control panel. It will show all of the components in the circuit that you need to test.
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The dryer runs but I get no flame. The igniter is good. Is there a test for the flame sensor? Would the limiter have anything to do with it? Is there a test for the limiter?
Joe for Model Number FAQG7011KWO
Answer Hello Joe,
The flame sensor is tested by removing one wire and testing from one side to the other. If it is good, it will read like you are touching the two meter leads directly to one another. The thermostats test the same way. The coils on the safety valve will read a resistance:
Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
2-terminal coil. The meter should indicate
between 1000 and 1300 ohms.Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
3-terminal coil. The meter should indicate
as follows:
Pins 1 & 2 = 1300 to 1400 ohms.
Pins 1 & 3 = 500 to 600 ohms The limiter is simply the same as a thermal cutout. If it's bad you will read no continuity. If you read zero resistance it's good. The only test for the ignitor that is dependable is a current flow test with a clamp on ampmeter because when you heat it up, resistance increases. I have tested bad ignitors that read like they were good when they were cold, then they only turned red, which isn't hot enough. The current reading when the ignitor is good is between 3.2 to 3.6 amps. An ignitor will turn red and sometimes orange when it pulls 3 amps, but this is not enough current to open the gas valve.