Rich J. November 16, 2012 for Model Number GLGR341AS4 My frigidaire gallery gas dryer will start, run & heat, but the gas will cut & the flame goes out after exactly 1-1/2 minutes. If I try to restart it, the igniter element will not even heat up to retart it. After I wait about a half an hour or so, it will start back up & ignite the flame & it will cut off the gas & flame again exactly after 1-1/2 minutes. Any help here would be much appreciated. The igniter & burner were replaced a few months ago, because the igniter was bad.
1 Answer Hello Rich, Based on the information provided it sounds like you flame sensor 5303281135 is faulty and will need to be replaced. Read More...
Shawn September 22, 2012 for Model Number GLGR331AS4 My dryer was not heating so I replaced the thermastat and heat control and it still won't heat up. My igniter works and just keeps trying to ignite.
1 Answer Hello Shawn, The best way to insure that the ignitor 5304517325, (which can look good and still be bad), is with a clamp on amp-meter, TJCL1100. You see, when the ignitor draws from 3.2 to 3.6 amps of current, the magnetic field built up by the coils gets strong enough to open the gas valve. The ignitor can turn red all day long and never open the gas valve. One indication is if the ignitor is turning red and sometimes orange, this isn't drawing enough current to open the gas valve. If the ignitor is turning bright orange or almost white hot, the gas valve will normally open. Testing the ignitor doesn't mean that the thermostat is good, but if voltage is being supplied to the ignitor, the thermostat is clear of suspicion. It can still be out of calibration and responsible for not maintaining proper temperatures, but if it passes voltage, it is not the cause of the no heat situation in the bake compartment. If the ignitor passes the amperage draw test, the other two things that can cause an ignition issue is the safety valve 5303207409 and the burners 134197700 themselves, unless a coil on the safety valve has failed 5303931775. There is one visual indication of a failed ignitor. The grey ceramic part of the ignitor will get a white spot on it. This white spot is where the ignitor has gotten hotter and has exceeded the resistance tolerable for an operational part. Read More...
Jack July 30, 2012 for Model Number DG640A Flame comes on a dozen or more times in a row. Then it doesn't ignite a dozen or more times in a row. I can hear the relays pick up when the ignitor comes on and when the gas valve opens. When the gas does not ignite I can hear a faint click (I think from a temperature sensor,)the ignitor glows for a shorter period of time but no relay picks up before the ignitor comes on or when the gas should come on. Any ideas?
1 Answer Jack, If the igniter 5303937186 continues to cycle off and on, then the flame sensor 5303281135 igniter and thermostats are operational. If there is no flame or gas released after a few burner cycles, but the igniter cycles, chances are you have a weak set of gas valve coils 5303931775 or a supply problem from the dryer gas line. Thanks Read More...
Walter June 15, 2012 for Model Number lgq2152eeo I replaced the ignitor on my dryer but still is not glowing, replace the wiring too, and no heat yet. What should I do next?
1 Answer Hi Walter. Dryer Gas Coils: Check the coils 279834 and see if they test good. You can test the coils using a multi-meter MA-DM1. The two prong coil will read 1,000-1,300 ohms, and the three prong coil will read 1,300-1,400 ohms across prongs 1&2, and 500-600 ohms across prongs 1&3. If this is not it then let us know so we can help further. Thank You. Read More...
Bill January 26, 2012 for Model Number 41790862990 I tested flame sensor, and it tested closed, but taped on it the reading changed to open now.
1 Answer Hello Bill. If you tapped on the side of the flame sensor, and it opened and stayed open, you will need to replace the flame sensor 5303281135. Hope this helps. Read More...
Gayle November 09, 2011 for Model Number FDG646RHSO Dryer turns on but does not heat up. You hear a click like it wants to but stays cold.
1 Answer Hello Gayle. Check and make sure the igniter 5303937186 is glowing and is good in the unit. If not, it will cause the problem you are having. Hope this helps. Read More...
Byrd October 17, 2011 for Model Number FDG8970EW1 My dryer got low heat. It takes about two cycles to dry the clothes. What can it be?
1 Answer Hello Byrd. It sounds like the venting system is clogged or kinked. You will need to check the vent and clean it out. Be sure and clean the vent pipe and the dryer air duct assembly. If the air flow is not good, the unit will retain moist air causing the clothes not to dry. Try running the unit with the vent unhooked from the back of the dryer and see if the dryer works properly. Hope this helps. Read More...
Cmcast September 21, 2011 for Model Number kenmore How long does the burner stay on and how soon after main burner goes off does it ignite again? I tested rEsistance on ignitor and it was good. Could it still be bad?
1 Answer Hi Cmcast. The igniter should read 75 - 800 Ohms when cold. This part # is 5303937186. The flame sensor is part # 5303281135. The flame sensor should "regulate " the flame length of time. The igniter has to be a white - hot in order to keep the flame lighting. If there is even a visible hairline crack in the middle or ohms out erratically or intermittently, replace it. Thank you. Read More...
Cm Cast September 21, 2011 for Model Number kenmore Dryer main burner ignites runs for 5 min turns off trys to ignite but will not about 3 trys later the main burner will ignite again. Replaced coil secondary & coil booster same problem.
1 Answer Hello Cm cast. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the igniter is weak and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps. Read More...
Sean F. July 03, 2011 for Model Number kenmore model 417 921 42100 THanks for you reply above. I removed the Flame sensor and tested it. It does read closed, i.e., has continuity, beeps on the beep test. Is there any way it could still be broken? Is there any other part that would be preventing gas from flowing to the ignitor? That seems to be the situation, the ignitor comes on briefly, but then no flame happens. Thanks in advance, Sean
1 Answer Hello Sean. You will need to check and see if the coils 5303931775 are bad and will need to be replaced. If so, they can cause the problems your having. Also make sure the igniter 5303937186 is getting hot enough to lite the gas for the unit. If it is weak, the unit will not lite properly. Hope this helps. Read More...