Dryer stopped at 18 minutes left and would not do anything today after pushing every button and turning off breaker still stayed at 18 minutes and would not start back up. So I unpluged the dryer and tonite it reset and I turned it on and was working great for about 5 minutes then it quit and won't do anything again. What could the problem be. The dryer has never had any issues before.
SOURCE: Dryer starts then stops after a few seconds.
thank you ill get back to you after reading the tech manual shortly
SOURCE: Maytag MDG7600AW Gas Dryer heat starts and then stops
Warning! To avoid personal injury or even death, always disconnect your appliance from its power source--that is, unplug it or break the connection at the circuit breaker or fuse box--before you do any troubleshooting or repair work on your appliance. Also, because some components may have sharp edges, use caution while working on your appliance.
This link, http://www.repairclinic.com/SmartSearch/SmartSearch.aspx, provides exploded view imagery, belt routing diagrams, parts imagery and function, parts ordering and shipping information, error code details, just about anything you need to get your appliance up and running again. Just follow the links to navigate through the site.
You will need to enter the model number stamped on the manufacturers product information data tag, located on the unit, and not in the User’s Manual. to access your product information.
Here are some common solutions to help resolve the issue with your appliance. Clicking on the underlined links will take you directly to that page.
If your dryer doesn't heat properly, check this:
Venting restriction: Disconnect the dryer temporarily from the vent. If the flame stays on for a longer period, you may have an air flow obstruction to the outside.
Gas valve coils
Watch the igniter. Does it glow bright orange, then shut off without igniting the gas? (When the gas ignites there's a large blue flame.) If so, there may be defective coils on the gas valve. Mounted on the top of modern gas valves, there are black electrical coils. The coils, when energized, open the gas valve. If one or more of the coils are defective, the valve doesn't open and the gas cannot ignite. Because it's often difficult to properly test the coils, it's usually best to replace both (all) of them at the same time. Also, in your case, the coils may work fine initially, but heat build up can cause the coil(s) to malfunction and when they cool down will work again.
http://www.repairclinic.com/SmartSearch/SSPartDetail.aspx?PartID=3479&PPStack=1
This link will help you with disassembly and diagnostics diagrams.
http://www.repairclinic.com/0100_17.asp
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SOURCE: Maytag dryer [electric] MED9600 lights up but won't start
Your motor has fried. It isn't in the Control Panel, the SENSES light wouldn't turn on if it were the CP. If you go to your closest Home Depot, ask the front desk for assistance with Dryer Motors. They will guide you through to get you the right one. They will even tell you how to install it. When you replace it with the new motor, the Dryer will work fine.
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SOURCE: Maytag Dryer quit running
If your not a handyperson, this could be expensive...
a) you didn't tell us if this is a newer electronically controlled dryer, or just the old reliable type... newer types, in my opinion, will generally have more controls fail than the older types, but sometimes something on the older types fail also... to replace the newer stuff will cost lots -- cheaper to buy an ol' reliable...
b) besides checking the lint trap, you should periodically inspect the outside vent to make sure the airflow is good... also, it's always a good thing to take apart the dyer every now and then and clean it out if the dryer has run a lot... in most cases, the dryer would be replaced before it really needs to be cleaned out (I kept mine for many, many years)
c) in the dryer heater duct, there are a number of safety switches -- if for any reason, the dyer air should over heat, it shuts down the dryer -- some are resettable, some are the replaceable type, but both types will be used; unfortunately, even if a resettable switch operates, the replaceable will almost always operate...
d) since it appears nothing works, I suspect the heating element is still probably good, but...
e) if the breaker was not tripped, then the motor is probably OK...
f) I'm not sure, it's been awhile since I've had my dryer torn apart, but I think it will also shutdown if the drum drive belt breaks...
My suggestion is to call a trustworthy repairman, determine the potential costs up front and then decide whether to replace or repair... or call a trusted friend to fix it if they have the knowhow...
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