Mark July 05, 2012 for Model Number sgdx600hq0 the dryer fires up on and off for about 10 times but then no longer fires up so the clothes are still damp..i was told that the following part will fix this problem.. what does this Valve do? Item Number: AP3094298 Manufacturer's Number: 279923 Made by Whirlpool Read more: http://www.appliancepartspros.com/Appliance-Parts/whirlpool-valve-item-number-ap3094298.aspx#ixzz1zmJ0Lamy http://www.appliancepartspros.com valve do..
1 Answer Mark, The 279923 is the component that produces the heat in a gas dryer, When the coils(black components) are energized in sequence, the internal plungers are activated, the gas supply enters the interior chambers of the gas valve and is released to produce a flame and heat. Thanks Read More...
Donald E June 14, 2012 for Model Number Kenmore 110.77741600 I purchases a Kenmore gas dryer in 2007. The unit has been problematic from the beginning. I again have no heat. The thermal fuse (AP3132867), cycling thermostat (AP3131939) and high limit thermostat (AP3084674) are all shorted at room temperature as they should be. Upon start up the system tries to light with the igniter, but I get no gas. The problem is definitely the coils. On the three terminal coil I have just over 1380 Ohms between the left and middle pins, but have no conductivity between the middle and right pin. I now have ten sets of dead coils with the same failure mode from one dryer. That means I average about six months on a set of coils. Should I be thinking about replacing the gas valve? My thoughts are that I have a sticky mechanism that requires more current to actuate, and I ultimately burn out the coil.
1 Answer Hello Donald. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the valve 279923 is bad and will need to be replaced. The power coming to the valve can have this effect on the unit as well. Make sure there is 120 volts coming to the dryer. If so, replace the 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 Read More...
Doug June 01, 2012 for Model Number w10304604 Does this gas valve (ap5607457) for maytag dryer mgdc300xw1, need a blocking pin when converting to lp gas from natural, or do you just turn the faceplate on the valve from ng to lp? doug
1 Answer Hello Doug. Try flipping the regulator and see if it says nat or lp on the cap. If so, you can flip the regulator. Read More...
Cheryl April 28, 2012 for Model Number 110.87573110 I have no heat and the timer is only advancing on the non-heat cycle. I was going to replace the heating element when I read a blog that the issue between the heat and the timer was related. Your chat line suggested I check the coils, and I saw also that there is a fuse. I can see the fuse causing one or the other, but both? The coils I can see affecting the heat, but not the timer. Where I can look to get an answer to my dilema? -My washer next to the dry lost a drum stabilizer and shakes pretty good on spin :-) so it could be just loose connections...? But it would be helpful to know which connections to check!
1 Answer Cheryl, Have you removed the lower access panel and observed the gas valve ignition process ? If you have a "timed dry" setting on your dryer, the timer should advance, wether there is heat or not. The "auto dry" cycles are dependant on heat. On your style dryer, the thermal fuse controls power to the motor, if it were to "open" due to an overheat situation, the dryer would not start or run. You'll need to visibly inspect the igniter for cracks or breaks, and observe the ignition process, or use a multimeter to test voltage to the gas valve, so we can get a better idea of the issue. Thanks Read More...
Matt C. January 19, 2012 for Model Number LG9481XWW! I need a gas control valve for an old Whirpool gas dryer. When I called a local appliance store they said that they found this part, but it would have to be modified before installing it on my dryer. I would like to install it myself, but do not know what modifications need to be done. Do you know what needs to be done to this part before it is installed?
1 Answer Hello Matt! The manufacture factory replacement valve used on your unit is part number 279923. The manufacture does not provide any information regarding the modification. If needed, we have a free repair forum available you may register and post a question for installation assistance. Here is the link, thanks! http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/ Read More...