The igniter does ignite the gas and I have a flame but it stays on for no more then 5 to 8 seconds then cycles off then every 4-minute it cycles through the drying process. The heat in the tub is at best warmish never enough to dry clothes. It takes 5 hours at 1/2 load but it basic air-dried laundry. I eliminated the plugged venting thought, the venting is clear and open. I replaced both Coils (Holding and Booster & Secondary) and the Hi-Limit Switch. What could be next, any Idea?
self help is right .first i would try a load with out the ducting.if you have good air flow and still didn't dry[because now youv'e elimanated the house venting as a possiable.replace your coils
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Please be careful when dealing with products using gas. Double check that the area around where ignition occurs does not have air blocked off as low oxygen would stop fire from occurring. You can also check fuel level of machine. Thank you.
no--- as low pressure is what turns the gas on to heat up
high pressure turns the burner off
call a gas fitter to determine the real reason the flame is not igniting
You have a faulty "flame sensor". Here is the part to order. The flame sensor is number 49 on this diagram. To replace the flame sensor, remove the back panel to gain access to it.
The part comes with a 365 day, any part, any reason return policy.
The reason the flame in the oven is so small and takes for ever to heat up is because the oven igniter is weak and can not open the gas valve very much so hardly any gas flows resulting in a low flame size. By replacing the oven igniter the flame will be full size and heat quickly.
Things that could stop a gas dryer from heating: - glow bar igniter,thermal fuse( not all models ), coils on the gas valve, gas valve, thermostats,motor heat switch, timer, selector switch, sensor. Problem- Gas flame comes on first few times then quits and igniter keeps cycling on and off but never lets the gas go. Answer( most common ) - Replace the coils on the Gas Valve.
Problem- No flame, no igniter glowing at all, Answer( most common ) - Inspect igniter for small burnt spot on dark gray or black part of igniter or check for 110 volts to igniter when dryer should be calling for heat. You can get required parts from www.repairclinic.com
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Make sure the lint filter is clean and the vent duct is not clogged. Check all the way to the vent outlet. Then:
Check the ignitor underneath the drum. (You have to open the panel to see it) It should glow shortly after the dryer starts, then the flame starts and the ignitor shuts off. If the ignitor does not glow then it or the thermostat is bad. If the ignitor is glowing but the gas does not light then the flame sensor may have to be replaced. If the gas ignites but does not stay on either the flame sensor or the coils are at fault. See also: http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-repair-a-dryer.htm
self help is right .first i would try a load with out the ducting.if you have good air flow and still didn't dry[because now youv'e elimanated the house venting as a possiable.replace your coils
The gas burner assembly uses solenoid coils in a circuit with the flame sensor to safely ignite the burner. When the dryer starts a heated cycle, the circuit through those components is energized. The igniter glows until it reaches the proper temperature to ignite the gas, at which point the flame sensor trips open and the current flowing through that circuit is diverted to the gas valve coils so the gas valves open, and the burner lights and continues to burn. If the solenoid coils on the gas valves fail, the gas valves won't open for ignition. If the gas valve coils are weak, the burner lights during the initial ignition sequence from a cold start but it fails to light the burner on subsequent ignition attempts. In this situation, replace the valve coils. I Had the same problem with mine and I fixed for like $25.00 US. Its not hard to do look at the video. Either buy your part from them or to get it fast and not out of this world go to "repairclinic.com
HI thanks for your question. the part that's at fault, is the igniter. it glows but not hot enough to ignite all the gas. replace the igniter. thanks the appliance doc. please rate my answer. thanks.
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