Darrell A. April 07, 2012 for Model Number lgr6620pto My dryer heats up at first and then quits heating. I replaced two parts thrmst-fix wpl & fuse-thermostat. No change. Put on a AP3132867. No change. It gets hot then quits.
1 Answer Hello Darrell, You need to replace the coils 279834 on the safety valve and it will operate normally. Read More...
Josh March 27, 2012 for Model Number LGR6636PW1 My gas dryer wont heat up. I checked the thermal fuses AP3176214 and the Cycling Thermostat AP3131939. The igniter glows but doesn't flame and then the glow goes away, while the dryer continues to run.
1 Answer Hello Josh, You either have a bad ignitor WP338906 or a bad coil 279834 on the safety valve. 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 The resistance on one will read 500 to 700 ohms. The other coil which has two windings will read 500 to 700 on one and the other 1200 to 1700 ohms. There is no good test for the ignitor. Read More...
1 Answer Hi David. There is thermistor mounted on top of the blower hsg. and it should read 10,000 ohms cold. If it is out of range then it will allow the incorrect temperatures. If the vent system is clogged it will back up and allow lint and moisture to collect on the face of the sensor to run it also. Thermistor part # WP8577274. Thank You. Read More...
Grandpa January 16, 2012 for Model Number whirlpool WGD5300SQ0 Clothes Dryer runs fine and heats but stops prematurely mid cycle. Dryer will turn right back on immediately and clothing can be dried BUT drying now requires that we keep re-starting dryer every time it stops. The dryer seems to have stopped less frequently or maybe not at all with a light load we had just tried. Any advice or feedback? greatly appreciated ...
1 Answer Hi Granpa. You need to check the entire vent system first. Clean all of it and also get the vent cap outside to make sure it opens and closes properly. This way after the repair you can sleep better because the lint clogs will not back up and the safety will be insured. If it needs to be restarted at the same timer spot, then you need to change the timer part # WP3976584. If not then I will suspect weak coils set that open / close the gas valve part # 279834. The flame sensor basically acts as a cycling thermostat and needs to be checked for 0-ohms while cold (closed) part # WP338906. Thank You. Read More...
Kevin December 15, 2011 for Model Number MGD5600TQ0 I have power to the dryer the light works timer works. Replaced the on off switch it still wont start.
1 Answer Hello Kevin. You will need to test the door switch WP3406107 and the high limit W11050897. Both should read closed for continuity. The door switch will only read closed with the lever pressed in. If either is open, you will need to replace that part. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Ron August 23, 2011 for Model Number KGYS750JQO I have replaced the coils, the ignitor and the thermostat on my dryer. After I replaced the coils and the ignitor, I could dry a load of clothes. I would set it on sensor dry and it would partially dry the clothes and then I would have to put it on timed dry to completely dry. I have cleaned all the vents for lint. Where should I go now?
1 Answer Hello Ron! This answer was located on our Repair Forum, this is a free service in which technicians will assist with answering repair questions for our customers. Please use this link to assist in your repair. Hope this helps, thanks! http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/dryer-repair/4743-no-heat-gas-dryer.html Read More...
Wes T August 20, 2011 for Model Number Whirlpool I changed out the back of the electric clothes dryer. The tub had rubbed against the back and worn sharp edges in it. In the process of putting the dryer back together I am at a stand still. I am getting electric power to the dryer at the pig tail. I have power at the motor, but when I try to test the unit to see if I have my connections are correct the dryer will not attempt to run. I had to unplug from the thermostats to change out my part. I have two red wires, 2 purple wires, two blue wires. The red ones will only fit one side of the thermostat so it won't matter about them. The blue and the purple ones are my questions. I have tried to bypass the dryer door switch but thus far it makes no difference.I don't have current to my meter with any one of my choices. I am working on my daughter's dryer so if I don't get hers fixed she will be at my house using my dryer. HELP!
1 Answer Wes, A model number would have been a big help. But the thermostats and fuses would not have an effect on the dryer start and run, at this point. I presume this is a GAS dryer so : The red wire from the timer should attach to one of the terminals on the hi limit switch. The red with white stripe wire shouls attach to the other terminal and route over and attach to one terminal of the cycling thermostat. The two purple wires should attach to the two small terminals of the cycling thermostat, as well. The other red wire will attach to the other large terminal of the cycling thermostat abd will route and attach to the terminal of the thermal fuse. The Blue wire fom the gas valve wiring harness will attach to the other terminal of the thermal fuse. and one blue wire should attach to the terminals of the radiant/flame sensor, on the burner housing. That should get the thermostats wired and ready to go. Make sure, one of those red wires is not the motor circuit wire. There is a red wire that attaches to the motor at one end and the push to start switch at the other. That may be thr reason for your no start issue. Good Luck. Read More...
B. Dy August 14, 2011 for Model Number SGDS800JQ2 The delicate temperture is too hot. The dryer works fine on the perm press setting but temperture does not reduced when dryer is set on delicate. Thanks, Dy
1 Answer B.Dy , First thing to do is check your exhaust vent system, a restricted vent could create your issue. On your style dryer there are 4(four) temperature settings, No heat lo heat/delicate cycles off at 130 dgrsF. Medium heat cycles off at 140 dgrsF. and High heat setting which cycles to 150 dgrsF. There is a 10% varience in the temperature built into the thermostat. If you have a cook or candy thermometer you can verify the exhaust temperature by holding the thermometer buld in the exhaust air flow and check the temperature, after the burner has cycled off and on 3 or 4 times. Check that temperature with the drum empty, and make sure the lint filter is clean and the exhaust is disonnected. Good Luck. Read More...
Dave July 17, 2011 for Model Number Whirlpool (Estate) GAS Dryer (model #TGDX640EQ0) Whirlpool (Estate) GAS Dryer (model #TGDX640EQ0) My Dry won’t heat up enough to dry the closes. (I replaced both my coils just yesterday). I’m suspicious of my Dryer high-limit thermostat. The high-limit thermostat is opening and closing alright (I’ve tested the open /close state with my multi-meter) However the high-limit thermostat seems to be cycling the burner off before the dryer has a chance to warm up. Then it seems to take a long time to cycle back to a close state and ignite the burner again. When I pulled the thermostat out away from the dry (I left it hang outside the heat vent) the burner seems to run as long as I’ll let it. Is it possible for a high-limit thermostat to have issues with the open / close temperatures? Is there a way to test the thermostat for its cycling temperatures? OR; is it possible my burner is burning to hot? What’s up????
1 Answer Dave, you're on the right track, The next step to make, disconnect the exhaust vent from the back of the dryer and recheck for the heat operation. A clogged exhaust vent or lint filter, distrupts the air flow, and causes the hi limit thermostat to open, it should'nt ever open. You may want to replace it, it could be weak (due to cycling off and on) but check the venting and lint filter area for clogs, first. Thanks and Good Luck. Read More...
Jason A July 16, 2011 for Model Number Kenmore Elite110.75924401 Dryer will not heat. Normally I hear a loud click when I push the start button then I hear the burner come on. I don't hear any of this but the drum turns. Any idea or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
1 Answer Jason, Your dryer has a removable lower access panel, you can remove it with a putty knife or flat blade screwdriver, at the top of the panel. After you remove it, you can observe the gas valve, and the gas valve ignition sequencee ane operation. Start the dryer on a heated dry cycle, you should see the igniter start to glow, in a few seconds the igniter should start to fade and the gas should ignite. If the igniter never glows, that could indicate a broken igniter or no power to the gas valve, if the glow bar glows, but does not fade, would indicate a bad flame sensor switch, if the glowbar glows and fades but no gas is released that would indicate a bad set of gas valve coils 279834 or no gas to the dryer. Good Luck. Read More...