Randallj92 January 16, 2022 for Model Number Model110-77841600 I have a Kenmore Dryer that does heat. I opened the bottom of the dryer and discovered that I have no flame when turn-on So is the ignitor bad or sensor or what.? This model opens from the bottom.Please I need help, thank you.
1 Answer Rand, Thanks for the question!!! The most common part for this issue would be the ignitor. Read More...
Larry December 24, 2020 for Model Number LDG482 I ordered part# 279311 igniter kit and bracket, is this for a natural gas dryer? Thank you
1 Answer Larry, the ignitor is used on both natural gas and lp. However, the manufacturer recommended ignitor for your model is going to be part number 4391996. Read More...
Chris August 04, 2020 for Model Number MDG5770TQ0 Gas dryer only heats once. I've watched through the viewport. When starting up from cold, the igniter glows for about 11-12 seconds and then the flame starts, and it runs fine for a few minutes then cycles off. After that, every 60-90 seconds or so, the igniter will glow again, but only for about 7 seconds before shutting off. The flame never starts so it never gets hot. If I stop and start the dryer it doesn't help. In order for the flame to start again the dryer needs to sit off for at least 30-45 minutes, then it will turn on one time again. Which part(s) seem most likely to need replacement? I'm tempted to just buy new coils, igniter, and flame sensor since they all seem pretty easy to replace and I'd really rather only open the thing up once.
1 Answer Chris, Because the igniter lights and shuts off and the flame starts then this would not be an igniter or flame sensor issue. The most likely issue will be the gas coils. Read More...
Ok January 25, 2020 for Model Number Ngd4600yq3 Help my dryer has no heat. I replaced the thermo fuse,thermostats,flame sensor,thermo cut off. I checked the ignitor tested good. I tested the gas coils tested good. I have flame and it glows. I cleaned the lint compartment and checked for blockages. My dryer is only three years old.after I changed everything in the back it did work for two loads but then went cold again. Not sure what to do now.
1 Answer Ok, If you are seeing flame, check to see how long the flame is staying on for. If it is 1 minute or less then this would be a gas coil issue in which the coils are weak and would need to be replaced. Read More...
Bob L December 01, 2019 for Model Number 110.71202012 Dryer runs but the burner doesn't seem to kick on very often. It will occationally warm the clothes but usually they are just cool air which makes them not be dry at the end of the cycle. I have already replaced the thermal fuse, thermostat and cutoff TML. This didn't seem to make any difference.
1 Answer Hello Bob, this being a gas dryer there is a small viewport on the lower left front of the cabinet, Remove the plug and watch the burner in operation. The Ignitor should start to glow after half a minute, then you should hear a click noise as the ignitor dims slightly and the gas valve opens and the burner lights. If this is not occurring correctly, repost your question with what you see it doing and we can advise accordingly. Read More...
Lisa November 08, 2019 for Model Number 11077841600 My Kenmore gas dryer works but has no heat. I am assuming from what I’ve read that it is the igniter. I ordered one and watched the video of how to replace it, but my dryer is different from both of the ones shown in the video. On the inside of my dryer on the back wall, there is an opaque little window. Before I attempt to take apart the entire dryer, I am wondering if this little window might be important in helping me to diagnose the problem? If not, is there another video that can show me how to replace the igniter on the model of the dryer that I have?
1 Answer Lisa, To access the burner assembly on your unit, there is a panel at the bottom of the unit under the door. There will be 2 spring clips located there that you would push in and pull the lower panel off. This should give access to the burner assembly where the igniter is and you should be able to see if the igniter is coming on or not. Read More...
Helen Foster December 20, 2018 for Model Number Whirlpool MOdel #LG8861XWQO My gas dryer stopped heating. I disconnected the gas line but left power connected. Dryer started up and i shut it down. Following your instructions and watching video, I was able to remove the front then the back panel of the dryer to access the igniter to see if it was 'glowing'. Now the dryer does not start up and I cannot hear any tick, tick on the timer. I can reconnect the dryer, and turn it on to verify it is getting power. So how do I check the igniter for 'glow' if I cannot see it? .
1 Answer Helen, If the door switch is disconnected the dryer will not start up. Try to reconnect the door switch while testing. Also if the unit is just taking longer time to dry it may be the venting that is clogged. If the venting is not clogged it may be that the gas coils are faulty. The gas coil part numbers would be 279834 and you would test them for resistance. The one with 3 terminals you would go from terminal 1 to terminal 2 and should have a resistance of 1300-1400 ohms, from terminal 1 to 3 you should have 500-600 ohms and on the 2 terminal solenoid there should be between 1000-1300 ohms. Make sure that you allow the unit to run a little before testing as you can get a false reading if they are cold. Read More...
Rafal November 19, 2018 for Model Number 11074212200 Hi there , I have a Kenmore gas dryer and is not heating properly, I've just changed the thermal fuse ( thought that was the problem) and still not heating. At 1st it will heat up for about 4 to 5 minutes then every time that it wants to light up again it will glow and makes a click noise and there is no flame on after that , it goes the whole cycle like that . What else could i change , the igniter ? Thanak you very much, Rafael.
1 Answer Rafal, The most likely issue for this will be caused by faulty gas coils 279834. Read More...
Susan June 09, 2018 My dryer is not heating. Suspect thermal fuse and / or igniter. Thought I would replace fuse first because it is cheaper and easier to access. But can I also access the igniter from the back and maybe do both at once? If I order the igniter and don't need it, can I return it say if I don't even open the package?
1 Answer Susan, The igniter is located inside the unit and not accessible from the back. If you order the igniter and it is not installed then it is returnable but if it is installed then it cannot be returned due to being an electrical part. Read More...