Patty April 28, 2013 for Model Number Maytag Dryer DG303 I have a Maytag drayer DG303 would not heat. Replaced gas valve and hilimit thermostat. How long should the flame stay on to heat dryer? Thanks
1 Answer Patty, The flames will stay on until the cycling thermostat reads that the temperature has been met and opens up. With no clothes in the dryer and properly vented this would be about 1 to 2 minutes after it fires. With a load of wet clothes it could be 20 minutes or more. If the flame is going out rapidly check the venting of the dryer to make sure that there is no clogging. Read More...
Francis April 27, 2013 I have a Maytag Dryer DG303. How long should the flame stay on after I start the dryer?
1 Answer Francis, The flame will stay lit on the dryer until the cycling thermostat is satisfied and then the flame will shut off. Once the cycling thermostat cools the unit will cycle again. If the flame is shutting of quickly then you will want to make sure that your venting is clear from the blower wheel to the outside of home as this can cause longer drying times. Read More...
Michelle September 23, 2012 for Model Number LDG9314AAE I have replaced the timer switch because it wasn't moving. The dryer now goes thru the cycles, but sometimes it takes a few cycles to get the clothes dry. I took the front panel off to see what was going on. I start the dryer. It ignites and then a flame. The flame stays on for about 30 seconds then goes off. When that happens, I hear grinding sound like the gas valve isn't working properly. I've replaced the coils and thermostat. So could it be the gas valve?
1 Answer Hello Michelle, The gas valve WP306176 sounds like it is malfunctioning as you suspect. Be sure if you change it yourself to check for leaks with lightly soaped water. Read More...
Mark S August 22, 2012 for Model Number mdg6400awq Just received gas valve and still having same issue. Changed ignitor, and app liance comes on about 15 seconds and then cools down and shuts off. What would you suggest I do next.
1 Answer Mark, We're taking for granted you're discussing the burner flame cooling down and shutting off, not the dryer itself ? Presumably you don't have an issue with the gas supply to the dryer. You should have 3.0 to 4.0 WCI constant at the wall connection/shut off. Your next check should be to check the burn time, and dryer exhaust temperature, with the dryer vent disconnected. That should be an avrage of 155 dgrs, and the burner flame should be on for approximately 60 seconds, with no load in the dryer. A clogged or restricted exhaust pipe or hood,or lint build up in the blower housing(under the lint filter) will cause the dryer to cycle the hi limit switch and shut the burner down early. If the burner still cycles to quick, with the vent off, then it's time to check or replace the cycling thermostat or hi limit switch. Thanks Read More...
Jim S. July 27, 2012 for Model Number MDG7600AWW When I start my dryer it will flame for about a minute then go out. In about a minute the igniter comes on but the flame doesn't come on. It will try again in about a minute. If you turn off the dryer for about 2 or 3 minutes, the flame will come on and do the same thing.
1 Answer Hello Jim, You either have a bad coil 279834 on the safety valve or the safety valve WP306176 itself has failed. The part number I included for the safety valve includes the coils and valve. Read More...
John July 20, 2012 for Model Number Tgds840jq1 Problem - The igniter glows but there is never a flame so the dryer does not heat. The igniter glows and then switches off when a rumbling noise occurs which lasts for 45 seconds. This repeats every minute or so, never with a flame. I have replaced the coils and the flame sensor switch (338906). I do not hear any clicking noise as many posts comment. Do I need a new valve? Thanks.
Bob June 16, 2012 for Model Number asfasdfasfasdf Have approx 15 year old maytag dryer. Left outside in NYS covered from Feb to june. Worked fine before ; upon reinstallation, gas ignitor glowed, gas valved opens, after about 30 seconds a huge fire erupted around the tube base where the cover is adjustable. Do I need a new valve or can I get it fixed. Maytag 25mo1a - maytag part number 3-06176 - also need new ignitor as I cracked the one I have. Please quote new or refurb valve with new ignitor. Thanks Bob M.
1 Answer Hello Bob. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the valve is bad and will need to be replaced in the unit. Read More...
Dennis February 24, 2012 for Model Number LDG7334AAE Maytag Gas dryer:The flame ignites for 15 seconds or so, then switches off. I have checked the coils, and replaced them with new; I also replaced the Hi Temp Thermostat. I suspect the gas valve is bad, but if so, can you tell me why when I bypass the Hi Temp Thermostat, the gas stays on??
1 Answer Hello Dennis. I think I would inspect the burner first. If the flame continues with the high-limit thermostat by-passed, it seems to me that it must be getting too hot on the side of the combustion cone where the high-limit thermostat mounts. The burner directs the flame so if the flame is shooting out to one side, this could cause this issue. Also, I would double check to ensure the hi-limit WP303395 and cycling thermostats WP307250 haven't been inadvertantly installed in the wrong places. I don't believe the issue is in the gas valve at all because by-passing the high-limit thermostat will not affect the gas valve. Hope this helps! Read More...
Dennis P. January 18, 2012 for Model Number MDG5500AWW Turn dryer on, hear "click" and igniter glows. Then a "click and solonoid vibrating noise but no gas flows. Then igniter shuts off. This has lp coversion kit. do I need valve AP4037259? Do I need a new conversion kit? Thanks. Dennis Pellegrom 586-484-8729
1 Answer Hello Dennis. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the gas valve WP306176 is bad and will need to be replaced. If the valve is good, you can just replace the coils 279834 on the unit. Hope this helps. Read More...
Scotty November 08, 2011 for Model Number MDG9206BWW Dryer taking to long.Igniter comes on gas lights stays on for about a minute then goes out,igniter glows again and repeats itself. That's with the front off, put the front back on it seams to work fine for awhile then I here clicking noise and no heat or intermittent heat. coils or valve or what
1 Answer Hello Scotty. If the unit is heating properly, then the gas quits, it sounds like the gas valve WP306176 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps. Read More...