Colin February 04, 2024 for Model Number DLG3501W Good Day, 2 years after purchasing my dryer I noticed it stopped heating the clothes except now and then. I use LPG canisters. Oddly the dryer only functions properly if I briefly BLOW into the gas line before starting the cycle. And yes, it only works properly after I manually put the hose to my mouth and blow air into the gas line. Why does it only work after I do this?
1 Answer Colin, The only thing coming to mind could be a clogged orifice from the canisters or pressure. Hopefully when purchased you did switch the orifice for LP and adjust the valve for LP. Read More...
Kevin October 07, 2023 for Model Number Lg washtower WKG101HWA When converting this unit from Natural gas to LPG Is it just the nut that gets turned down the nylon screw until it seats all the way at the bottom on the brass washer plate? I have seen some people reference turning the screw down until it sits there but that does not seem possible on this unit.
Sarah March 08, 2023 for Model Number DLG7101w The dryer heats fine but the drum will not start spinning without an assist. I have to manually start the rotation and quickly close the door.
1 Answer Sarah, based on the information provided, the failure would be in the motor 4681EL1008A. Read More...
Joshua February 08, 2023 for Model Number wkgx201hba I have a brand new wkgx201hba LG washtower. Since we got it the dryer has not worked properly. We have Natural Gas. Sometimes it works flawlessly and other times the ignitor will glow red and just cycle on and off but never ignite a flame. Sometimes when it does this it will run the cycle till the end without codes, other times it will stop and throw a 9A5 code. Usually we can wash/dry one load and then it will be about 50/50 on the 2nd load. You can always forget a third load. LG has been useless in helping us. They keep sending contract techs that don't know the unit at all and have no clue. They wanted me to vent my gas dryer inside because they said it was bad ductwork causing the issue.... Our ductwork is all new and solid metal piping... They have made 4 trips out and replaced the main board and that did not fix it. Now they won't even respond to us so I am looking at taking matters into my own hands. Is there a way I can test this as I was under the impression it might be the gas valve, but as I said sometimes it works sometimes it does not. Thanks
1 Answer Joshua, the error code indicated is going to be the unit sensing the gas supply is either shut off, partially closed, or the supply hose is pinched. If checking the gas supply shows the hose is not pinched and the supply valve is fully turned on, the next step would be accessing the dryer main power board EBR31002606 and testing voltage output while it is in operation. At the connection BL3, there should be 90VDC from terminal 1 to terminal 2, and 102VDC from terminal 1 to terminal 3. If there is voltage but a flame does not ignite, the failure would likely be in the gas valve 5221EL2002A. The control can be accessed by removing the top panel of the dryer and it would be located on the left side of the appliance. Read More...
Mark August 05, 2022 for Model Number DLGX2502W Hi, There is a white plastic screw with a lock nut on top of the burner valve on my LG dryer. Should it be loosened all the way to the top for natural gas?
Roger March 08, 2022 for Model Number DLG3788W My LG Gas Dryer (DLG3788W) initially heats up but the heating ceases about 5 minutes into each cycle. Lint filter is clean. The entire exhaust line was also cleaned (only minimal lint). I suspect the Gas Valve Ignition Solenoid Coils are weak. What is the part number for a replacement coil set? The entire Gas Valve Assembly does NOT need to be replaced -- just the coils.
1 Answer Hello Roger, the manufacturer only supplies the gas valve as a complete assembly, part 5221EL2002A. Read More...
Peter June 27, 2021 for Model Number Kenmore 91182 My gas dryer is Kenmore (model: 91182) which is having a problem that the gas valve shuts off after it's lighted up in a couple of minutes. Then it will be lighted up again and shut off in another couple of minutes and then won't be lighted up. Is this caused by defective gas valve coil? If so, is the gas valve assembly (Part Number: AP4457614, Made by: Genuine LG part) compatible with mine (Kenmore, Part number: GPO3131)? My dryer gas valve assembly looks the same as above LG gas valve assembly which is available on appliancepartspros.com. Thanks!
1 Answer Peter, We will need to have the model number of the dryer from the dryer itself. Read More...
Mike May 21, 2021 for Model Number DLG 7188WM what does the white plastic knob that on top of the gas burner assembly do?
1 Answer Mike, That is an adjustment screw for when you need to change the unit to LP gas. You would tighten this knob down to convert to LP. Read More...
Lac February 15, 2021 for Model Number LG DLGX3901 Brand new LG gas dryer, DLGX3901. Certified plumber performed the conversion from NG to LP (LG Lp Gas Conversion Kit (Gold) Item #1360705, Model #LPK1). He changed the orifice and adjusted the regulator adjustment screw down to the closed position, but said he did not check the manifold pressure as otherwise suggested on the LP conversion kit instructions because he did not think there was a pressure regulator within the dryer itself (is there?). The dryer sounds like a blow torch, or a malfunctioning gas range burner, when the heat comes on and the sound is constant over time. The clothes do dry. Is this just how these dryers sound (it's much louder than any gas dryer I've ever had), or is there a possibility that the pressure is too high? Is there a regulator within the dryer that can (or should) be adjusted for LP conversion?
1 Answer LAC, the manufacturer shows the LP conversion orifice kit 383EEL3002R being used with the model provided. The gas valve is going to be a built in regulator system. Based on the information provided, it sounds like the orifice in the kit used is allowing too much pressure through. Read More...
George January 31, 2021 for Model Number DLG2702V Flames up and dries clothes sometimes. Sometimes flame goes out before dryer is hot. Smell slight gas during cycles. Coils ohm out ok. Sensors and thermistor assembly ohm out ok. Control panel diagnostics negative except flow sensor. No flow sensor light during normal operation. All ducts and vents clean. Is it normal for cooling light to be on and the drying light to blink during the cycle? How long are the flames suppose to stay on? Valves? Igniter? Panel? Thanks!
1 Answer George, based on your description and information, there is a weak or failing solenoid/coil on the gas valve. Unfortunately, the solenoids aren't available as individual repair parts and you will need to replace the gas valve assembly 5221EL2002A. With an empty drum, the burner flame will usually cycle off in 60 to 90 seconds, the type and size of the load would determine when the gas valve would cycle off(by the thermostat/thermister). You may want to recheck the vent hood (outside) to make sure it's not clogged, collapsed, or damaged and check or replace the high limit thermostat to solve the drying and cooling light dilemma. Read More...