Lou August 15, 2012 for Model Number 11078632700 No heat situation. At first I would have flame for 6 minutes then it would go out. Then I would have glow with no flame. I confirmed fuse was good and have proper venting. I replaced the coil set and now I have glow only which goes out in 20 seconds and repeats. Flame sensor?
1 Answer Hello Lou, If you have changed the coils on the safety valve, the safety valve WP8318277 is the culprit. Read More...
Bombay June 28, 2012 for Model Number Maytag dg410 Ignitor glows but does not start flame. Replaced ignitor and still no flame. What should I try next flame sensor or coils?
1 Answer Hello Bombay. 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. Test the coils after running the dryer for about 10 minutes. 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...
Prajith June 28, 2012 for Model Number 00919895486702 My m/c not igniting ,testing with multi-meter all parts showing good.
1 Answer Hello Prajith. You will need to test and see where you are loosing the power at. If all parts are good and the igniter does not glow, you are loosing power somewhere and will need to use the meter to find out where. 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...
Vincent June 23, 2012 for Model Number Maytag dryer LDG8420 Hello, t My dryer ignited and stayed for 10-15 sec and then is off for several min. and repeat, the clothes did not dry after 2-3 hours. I changed the gas solenoids (from your company) and the problem stayed the same. I took off thermostat and by-pass it. It ignited, but no flames come on (wrose than before, it used to stay for 1-15sec). It seems the problem is not thermostat , can it be flame sensor or gas valve? Please advise. Thanks. he flame sensor will sense the heat from the igniter and allow the gas valve to open. The solenoids control the gas flow, the heat is controlled by a cycling thermostat. Hope this helps!
1 Answer Hello Vincent. Based on the information you provided, make sure the dryer vent is good and if so, you may need to replace the gas valve on the unit. If the flame sensor was bad, the unit would not lite. Read More...
Jonathan June 08, 2012 for Model Number Mdg5500aww My flame goes on for a minute or so then shuts off. I have already replaces the coils and it is not working. What now?
1 Answer Hello Jonathan. If the unit is lighting, but not staying lit or re-lighting, and the coils are new, you have a bad gas valve and the gas valve WP306176 will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Warren May 13, 2012 for Model Number mdg5500 When changing setting from High temp to low temp, the flames goes out. Try restarting the dry, the igniter does not glow. Waited for a few minutes... set the temp back to high, the flames starts up. What can cause the flames to go out when changing the temp setting from high to low? Thank you.
1 Answer Warren, When you adjust the temperature from the high temp.(155 dgs.F.) to the low temp. (130 dgrs.F.) It is normal for the flame to shut down, if the drum temp. is higher than the temperature selected. The drum temp then has to expel the warm air, until the temperature drops below the lower temp. (+ 10 % approx., 110 to 115 dgrs.F.) Then the gas valve resets and starts the ignition and heat process all over again. This could take quite some time, with a load of wet or damp articles. Thanks and Good Luck Read More...
Robert March 29, 2012 for Model Number GGC9858HQ0 WHIRLPOOL DRYER We checked all the thermostats and the igniter and flame sensor. Everthing tested fine for continuity so we hooked everything back up and low and behold the the igniter stated to glow and flame turned on. About one to two minutes went by and the flame went out. We restarted the dryer and this time the igniter failed to glow and no flame. Can the problem be an issue with flame sensor or one or both of the thermosats or a weak igniter?
1 Answer Hi Robert. 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. Make sure the igniter ohms 50-800 ohms cold part # 279311. Make sure the entire vent system is not kinked and /or restricted. Clean the outside vent hood / cap assy. so it opens and closes on its own 4-5x/yr. The coils will read good and then open under power as all electrical devices can. Thank You. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Harry, Disconnect one wire and read through it (one terminal to the other). It should read very close to the same reading you get when you touch the test leads together. Read More...
Art G. March 25, 2012 for Model Number maytag SDG5701AWW I just replaced my dryer igniter and 3 days later it burned out again. What would cause that?
1 Answer Hello Art, I would check the exhaust duct for restrictions or excessive length. You see, the ignitor is sensitive to excessive heat as is all electrical components. I believe that you will find a crimp, stopped up duct, excessive flex duct behind the unit or a combination of the fore-mentioned. If this doesn't turn out to be the case, re-post and we will happily go further with you. Read More...
Brad March 01, 2012 for Model Number ggw9878lwo Hi, I am not getting any heat on my Whirlpool gas dryer. I have replaced the coils, flame sensor, igniter, and the thermal cut off kit (both sensors). I have also cleaned the duct work to make sure there is no air restrictions. What else could be bad? The igniter is not getting hot at all. Please help. Thank you
1 Answer Hello Brad. You will need to start at the igniter and back trace the wires and see where you are loosing the voltage at. These can be a problem to deal with when everything is testing good. 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...