Alex April 04, 2011 for Model Number LGR8648LW0 Dryer heats up for about 4 minutes then continues tumbling without heating up. When it is stopped for 15 or so minutes, it will fire up again. Vent is clear. Once the flames go out, it glows for a few seconds at least once a minute, but does not re-fire. I replaced the coils about a year ago, can they have gone bad? Is it consistent with my problem if the timer works on a timed dry, but does not rotate once it's set in the Auto dry? Even if the clothes are dry? When the dryer first showed signs of a problem it was re-firing up, but less often then it should so clothes were taking longer to dry, once in a while we'd smell a little gas (vents in to basement)but not getting that now The last problem (last year) when coils went, the dryer was periodically making a clicking sound, now that isn't present
1 Answer Hello Alex. It sounds like the coils are bad and will need to be replaced. You will need to check your vent first and make sure it is not kinked or clogged. Hope this helps. Read More...
Lisa April 01, 2011 for Model Number LGR8648LW0 It will help absolutely, if it resolves my issue! :)! 1) I am just wondering what made this different then when it was the coils? 2) Also although I didn't physically go behind the dryer yet, the flow comes out pretty good from the diverter, is that good enough to rule out a different cause? 3) Finally, is there a different part that could cause similar/same 'symptoms', based on my description? I just want to rule out any other possibilities, need the dryer up and running!
1 Answer Hello Lisa. Lets try this, unhook the vent from the dryer and try running a load and see what it does. If it works properly, then the vent is the issue. If there is still a problem, test the cycling thermostat. It should read closed on the large terminals and read resistance on the small terminals. If it is good, check the high limit thermostat W11050897 and see if it is bad. If it opens up, the dryer will not heat again until it closes. The coils should be ok since you replaced them already. Hope this helps. Read More...
Lisa March 31, 2011 for Model Number LGR8648LW0 Dryer heats up or 5-10 minutes, then (because I have a diverter on the dryer vent to help warm the basement) I smell gas for a moment, and the air comes out cool. Five minutes later, heat comes back, and so it continues. Dryer will run all night drying a load, odd thing is the timer works, will count down, will cool and stay cooling, but when I have set to detect dryness, even when the clothes eventually dry, it stays at setting. Also, I replaced the coils 8 months ago (never smelled gas, and heated up once or twice and stayed cool, there was also clicking that I don't hear this time.
1 Answer Hello Lisa. It sounds like the cycling thermostat WP3387134 may be bad. This is what turns the heat on and off based on the heat inside the dryer. Make sure the venting system is clear from cloggs and kinks. Hope this helps. Read More...
Jeff March 30, 2011 for Model Number KGYS700JQ1 My igniter comes on for maybe 10 seconds, glows, and then shuts off - no flame. The coils and thermal fuse tested ok. The flame sensor tests as closed, even when I hold it a couple inches from a 60W light bulb. Shouldn't it read open when it's that close to a light bulb?
1 Answer Hello Jeff. It sounds like the coils 279834 are bad. They can test good, but when you put them under a load, they will open up. The flame sensor is testing ok. Hope this helps. Read More...
Guest March 20, 2011 My maytag dryer does not heat up. I replaced the igniter, still does not heat up. Sometimes the igniter glows, but does not burn the gas. Any ideas whats wrong?
1 Answer Hello. Check all the thermal cut-offs and make sure they are good. If so, you will need to test the coils 279834 and see if the problem is there. Hope this helps. Read More...
Patrick March 19, 2011 for Model Number 11072622101 I have replaced the coils twice but still do not get heat, the igniter turns on but seams like the valves will not open. The gas line is connected and the shut-off valve is open, I even bypassed the radiant heat sensor thinking that may be the problem but still no gas....Am I missing something or could it be my valve?
1 Answer Hello Patrick. Have you tested all the thermal fuses to make sure they are good? Hope this helps. Read More...
Javier March 14, 2011 for Model Number sdg4000aww The flame sensor, when operating correctly. What should the volts be at its terminals? I'm getting 18v. The ignitor lites up but nothing happens. I hear a click. The gas valve is getting 120v. The limits are closed.
1 Answer Hello Javier. The flame sensor should read closed, with 120 volts. Hope this helps. Read More...
Jtconst. March 07, 2011 My maytag dryer MDG5500Aww starts up and runs, but I see no glow plug to light gas. So which part do I need?
1 Answer Hello JTconst. You will need to test and see if your getting power to the ignitor. If so, you will need to replace the ignitor. 4391996 Hope this helps. Read More...
Steve March 01, 2011 Kenmore dryer does not heat up at all, replaced igniter and still nothing, dried one load prior to breaking down and put in 2nd load right after and nothing happened. Thanks.
1 Answer You will need to test all the thermal fuses on the dryer. They should read closed or 0 for contunity. The flame sensor will read closed as well. Read More...
Rich February 26, 2011 kenmore dryer does not heat up replaced igniter still does not heat up any ideas whats wrong
1 Answer You need to test all your thermal fuses. If they are good, and it's lighting then shutting off, replace the coils. Read More...