Hans April 13, 2014 for Model Number Kenmore Elite HE4 gas dryer Dryer works fine, but does not heat up. Ignitor does not get any voltage. Uses same ignitor as Part Number: AP3674313 Made by: Frigidaire Why would it not get voltage? What should I replace?
1 Answer Hello Hans. No voltage means you need to check the thermal cut outs on the unit and locate where your losing voltage at. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Willis November 18, 2013 for Model Number DG6500AWW1 Frigidaire natural gas dryer The dryer igniter will glow and fire up the flame the first time and heat for over 5 min. before shuting off. The glow igniter will glow several times before the unit ignites the flame to heat the dryer the second time and so on. It seems to work its best on the permant press cycle. I did replace the window sensor switch side of the chamber on the left thinking that this was the problem but my wife tells me that it still takes several cycles and reduced loads to complete the drying. It does ignite and the flame does come on but takes for ever to reignite and dry. What would be your suggestions on repair parts needed? Regards, Willis
1 Answer Willis, Your radiant sensor and ignter are fine. If the igniter glows, it's OK, if it cycles on and off the radiant / flame sensor is OK. If the the glow bar cycles off and on, but there is no burner ignition, that indicates a gas flow issue. The most common problem is a weak set of gas valve coils 5303931775 on the gas valve. Once the voltage has passed through the coil wiring, the wires get hot and separate and the coil cannot lift the plunger in the valve. once the wires cool, the circuit completes and the coil can lift the plunger, until the wires get hot and separate again. Read More...
David December 10, 2012 for Model Number Gibson DG27-S6 V Dryer still will not heat up- New Igniter heats up but does not glow, smokes a lot after a few minutes so I shut it all down (same with the original). The gas does not come on during this time. I took a chance and ordered this part because the flame sensor continuity tested closed. .Prior to the failure, the dryer over a year took longer and longer-"clicking?"- to ignite- going from a few seconds to lately about 30-45sec in the weeks before it failed. if it matters this is an LP conversion. has worked fine for over 15 years. this is the new ignitor I got from you.: thanks for your help Ignitor Assy Part Number: AP3674313 Made by: Frigidaire
1 Answer David, You most likely have an issue in the wiing to the gas valve or a weak set of gas valve coils 5303931775, The glow bar igniter 5303937186 "smoking" could indicate a loose connection or low voltage to it. You'll need to be careful, but you may want to check for 120 VAC at the connector while the igniter should be glowing or smoking and trace the voltage back to the valve coils and harness to the valve. Read More...
Troy December 02, 2012 Have a fridgiare gas dryer that stop drying clothes. The dryer dont heat up. Runs through cycles, but dosent heat up. Any ideas to check? Thanks. Troy.
1 Answer Hello Troy. You will need to test the thermostats and the flame sensor and make sure they are good. They should read closed for continuity. Also, check the igniter and make sure it is getting hot enough to light the gas. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter for the testing procedures. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Toby October 08, 2012 for Model Number GDA5800A I have 120volts to igniter, but no flame is this that my igniter is bad?
1 Answer Toby, if you have 120v to the igniter and it is not working it will need to be replaced. Thanks. Read More...
Jeff M. June 09, 2012 for Model Number GLGQ0332AS1 My dryer wouldn't heat. I removed the front panel and removed the ignitor assembly. When it hit the metal mount bracket, it heated up and broke. I know I need a new one of those. My question is why would it heat up if the dryer was not turned on. Is there a problem with a control part?
1 Answer Hi Jeff. Use a volt/ohm meter part # MA-DM1 to assist you in your diagnostics. Get to the timer part # 131789200 and unhook the yellow wire. This is the output to the heat circuit. Check on that relay terminal now to see if there is supplied voltage (120 vac) there now. If so then your timer contacts are stuck closed and needs replaced. The centrifugal switch in the motor controls the neutral side of the circuit. So if it was stuck shut, you wouldn't get 120 vac from that side to the igniter part # 5303937186. It will be advantageous to find the supplied tech sheet inside the cabinet to aid you in the diagnosis. Thank You. Read More...
Sue November 04, 2011 for Model Number FDG436RES1 My dryer works fine and heats but in the beginning when I start it it makes a load noise and right when it is getting ready to shut off could it be the ignitor? We checked the bearings there ok. We took out the drum to see if anything was caught in it so everything checks out that way.
1 Answer Hello Sue. No, it sounds like the idler arm assembly 131863007 or the motor 131560100 is bad on the unit. Check the blower wheel 131967600 as well and see if it is loose. If the idler is tight or worn, it can cause a noise at start up and the bearings in the motor can as well. Hope this helps. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Hank. You will need to test the thermal fuse 5308015399 and the flame senosr 5303281135 and make sure they are good. They should read closed for continuity. Also, check the igniter and make sure it is getting hot enough to light the gas. Hope this helps. Read More...