Hoping i put this in the right place. Got a gas dryer that no longer wants to dry clothes, as in its not making any heat. i can run it for however long i set the timer for and whatever went in wet is still wet and cold. Hoping someone can give me a few ideas on what it could be, I know if I call someone to repair it its going to be a $200 call easy.
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Gas dryer
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hdossett
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Fixed mine a year or so ago. Would run for hours and not dry, except for the low AZ humidity!
Replace two solenoids that controlled the gas flow. About $8 on Amazon.
Check you model for part numbers.
H
OK, ebay and not amazon... something like this ...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ERDE382-279...116?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35e6492d64
Replace two solenoids that controlled the gas flow. About $8 on Amazon.
Check you model for part numbers.
H
OK, ebay and not amazon... something like this ...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ERDE382-279...116?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35e6492d64
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Richard Cranium
Well-known member
check the gas valve also youtube is your friend..
bubinga
Well-known member
do you feel any heat inside at all?
I had one one time, but it was electric, but the impeller fan that pulled the heat/air through the system was wallowed out, and would not turn.
It was on the other end of the motors shaft, from the drive belt.
I had one one time, but it was electric, but the impeller fan that pulled the heat/air through the system was wallowed out, and would not turn.
It was on the other end of the motors shaft, from the drive belt.
Gotcha640
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Another vote for solenoid valve, or possibly the ignitor.
In my case, I could take off the front bottom cover, and the valve was right there. I could hear and see the spark, but the valve never opened to get the gas going.
If you have no spark sound (tick tick tick, like a stove or grill or other electric start gas appliance) it could be the ignitor. The gas shouldn't flow if it doesn't fire up. My mom's worked if you lit the gas with a match, while we waited for the new ignitor to arrive.
Either part should be less than $25, I believe.
In my case, I could take off the front bottom cover, and the valve was right there. I could hear and see the spark, but the valve never opened to get the gas going.
If you have no spark sound (tick tick tick, like a stove or grill or other electric start gas appliance) it could be the ignitor. The gas shouldn't flow if it doesn't fire up. My mom's worked if you lit the gas with a match, while we waited for the new ignitor to arrive.
Either part should be less than $25, I believe.
rlitman
Well-known member
Another vote for solenoid valve, or possibly the ignitor.
In my case, I could take off the front bottom cover, and the valve was right there. I could hear and see the spark, but the valve never opened to get the gas going.
If you have no spark sound (tick tick tick, like a stove or grill or other electric start gas appliance) it could be the ignitor. The gas shouldn't flow if it doesn't fire up. My mom's worked if you lit the gas with a match, while we waited for the new ignitor to arrive.
Either part should be less than $25, I believe.
It could also have a hot surface ignitor. It'll be like a glow plug.
JohnK007
Well-known member
Just repaired mine yesterday. It was the igniter. There are several excellant videos on Youtube to help you diagnose the problem. Here is one that I found extremely helpful: Gas Dryer Repair Video: Heating Problems
There really isn't anything magical about these appliances. Good luck.
There really isn't anything magical about these appliances. Good luck.
ddawg16
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Open up the head unit on top. Most manuf will put a copy of the schematic in there.
You typically have two thermal switches. One is basically a t-stat...tells the gas solenoid to turn on and for the ign (glow plug) to light. The other is a high cut off. If the comb tube gets too hot, as in the blower not working, it shuts off the gas.
The dryer is usually real easy to open up. Lift the top up (it hinges) and you pull the front panel off. You can remove the drum...and if you manually close the door switch, you can start the dryer and watch the operation of the burner.
If you are using a voltmeter, with the dryer off, you should have a closed ckt all the way through the thermal switches.
You typically have two thermal switches. One is basically a t-stat...tells the gas solenoid to turn on and for the ign (glow plug) to light. The other is a high cut off. If the comb tube gets too hot, as in the blower not working, it shuts off the gas.
The dryer is usually real easy to open up. Lift the top up (it hinges) and you pull the front panel off. You can remove the drum...and if you manually close the door switch, you can start the dryer and watch the operation of the burner.
If you are using a voltmeter, with the dryer off, you should have a closed ckt all the way through the thermal switches.
6768rogues
Banned
Good answers. It could be something as simple as a plugged dryer vent.
theoldwizard1
Well-known member
youtube is your friend..
Very much so !
Could be.check the gas valve also
Dryers are easy. They inhale, burn gas to heat, and exhale.
Most likely a clogged vent duct. If the gas ignites for a moment before shutting, i always check for clogs first. Bad cage fan will mimic the symptoms of a clogged vent.
If nothing lights inside, look for a bad solenoid valve or igniter.
Sooner or later, all of these problems happen.
Most likely a clogged vent duct. If the gas ignites for a moment before shutting, i always check for clogs first. Bad cage fan will mimic the symptoms of a clogged vent.
If nothing lights inside, look for a bad solenoid valve or igniter.
Sooner or later, all of these problems happen.
tasmith5
Member
All good replies above. Just had the same thing happen with my dryer.
- check the vent duct
- check the thermisistor with a voltmeter for resistance. This is what when bad with mine.
I replaced the glow burner and the solenoids as well for good measure.
Wife says is works well now.
Cheers.
- check the vent duct
- check the thermisistor with a voltmeter for resistance. This is what when bad with mine.
I replaced the glow burner and the solenoids as well for good measure.
Wife says is works well now.
Cheers.
Jlbc212
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While you have it open, give the dryer and the ducts a thorough cleaning.
Thanks for the input. Got the parts ordered, just went with the idea of if one goes bad no telling how long the others are going to last. Kinda like ignition coil packs, you replace one then the old ones get jealous and want to be replaced also.
The FIB
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Those ceramic ignitor's are very fragile and break easily, I found this out the hard way, be careful with it.
RECox286
Well-known member
Don't touch the igniter element itself. Grease from your fingers will
render it a premature death, same as tubular halogen light bulbs.
Uncle Bob
I love modern technology...what ever happened to simple stuff ?
render it a premature death, same as tubular halogen light bulbs.
Uncle Bob
I love modern technology...what ever happened to simple stuff ?
Garageguy65
Well-known member
Don't touch the igniter element itself. Grease from your fingers will
render it a premature death, same as tubular halogen light bulbs.
Uncle Bob
I love modern technology...what ever happened to simple stuff ?
Yup.. Not on the dryer topic but this is why i have a spare ignitor for my furnace. Ignitor will die at the worst time. Dont want to be left in the cold.
Don't touch the igniter element itself. Grease from your fingers will
render it a premature death, same as tubular halogen light bulbs.
Uncle Bob
So what your saying is I need a new pair of Mechanix gloves, because the old ones that are soaked in various vehicular fluids wouldnt be any good?