Gas Dryer Repair: Fix Heating Problems

[@robroberts2064]

If you can handle a multi-meter this is hands down THE BEST dryer explanation video. Many thanks!

[@brusharp]

Your comment about the solenoid coils failing slowly while allowing initial burn was right on the money. Odd symptom, spot-on diagnosis. Dryer fixed in two hours, including trip for parts. Thanks a million.

[@irvingsantiago6701]

Attention to detail and listening with patience has its rewards. Thank you for the instructional clarity.

[@tylerpowell6428]

This was PERFECT! My igniter wouldn't glow and once I replaced the thermal fuse, we were back in business! Thank you so much for the excellent instruction that made this fix cheap and easy!

[@stevent1074]

Excellent video. Even technicians experienced in other types of controls may not be familiar with the logic used on a gas dryer. Approaching the problem in a step by step manner most problems reveal themselves. Don’t get discouraged if your issue falls under the “advanced” category. It’s called that for a reason. Make a copy of the diagram you can write on to keep track of what’s happening in the circuit. Watch the video again. Ask-What points do I want to check next? If you stick with it you will figure out what’s wrong, you’ll fix it, and that’s something to be proud of.

[@DayClanTribe]

Absolutely one of the best instructional videos I've seen for the DIY'er! No nonsense, straight to the point, sequential investigating and top-notch editing and production. This is a 10 in my book. Hope to find more like it for other appliances. Thank you!

[@JohnPaulIto1]

Best video I found on this topic, thanks! On replacing solenoid coils, two extra details would help -- the three-prong one in front should have the wires low, the two-prong in back should have them high; and there's a protrusion on the top of each coil that goes in a hole in the cover, easiest to line up if the cover goes on the coils first, then the whole thing back in position.

[@pgltunk62]

This is the best video on fixing your gas dryer. I have never worked on a dryer before. I barely know how to use a multi meter. Followed the instructions in this video right down to pausing it to see the settings on the multi meter shown. Fuse ...ok. Igniter...ok. Flame switch...open circuit! $15.00 later, dryer is fixed! Awesome! Thank you very much.

[@darajane1748]

Great Job with this. Tested the coil valve one was bad replaced them myself and works like a charm. No huge bills, just new coils. Bonus was able to clean out the inside of the dryer, found 20 bucks worth of change a few earrings, 2 broaches, a 10 dollar bill, and assorted other treasures.

[@loragen1]

I agree with the prior complements. It is so refreshing to see a clear and complete tutorial that provides exactly the information that the title claims, without the usual sales or personal publicity motives. Also, the explanation as to why there is an internal heating element inside the four-wire cycling thermostat is the first of all the many KZbins that explained this and got it right. Thanks!

[@redsnakehead]

Eleven years later, still helping folks. Thank you sir!

[@ashinteractive]

Thanks so much for posting this! You saved me time and money today, and those are 2 commodities that I hate to waste! I spent $17 and a couple of hours of my time to get our dryer back up and running, rather than waiting a week for a $60 maintenance call plus any parts and labor afterward! I love it when things like this work out, thanks again!

[@mma7120]

This video helped me solve a strange problem I had after replacing the thermal fuse and cycling thermostat. I had no voltage to the igniter because I had the wrong wires connected to the thermal fuse. I saw this error when I looked at wiring connections in this video. Thanks for posting it

[@Ruffneckdman]

Okay...so my dryer gave out after a couple of thousands of wash that had to be dried...I followed the prescribed troubleshooting on this video and "Voila!" my dryer is now back into action for a mere $25.00 in parts and delivery via ground Fedex...I'm so indebted to this instructional video and the author "applianceassistant"..thank you thank thank you!!!

[@djranlove]

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! I replaced the gas valve solenoids less than 24 hours ago but the problem persisted, but thanks to your video I realized the dryer was set to "Cool Down" therefore it wasn't heating up. You saved me a lot of time and the unnecessary replacement of parts that were functional. Thanks again!

[@dmperfection]

Wow! This is by far the best all-in-one dryer help. Thank you. Easy to understand, good pace, the voice is reassuring, and makes what I thought was difficult to understand, quite frankly, simple. Thank you very much. I'm sharing with anyone I know.

[@memo1975]

Most comprehensive video I've seen yet, very thorough and well produced - easy to follow and no yakking. Thank you!

[@Rabbit.760]

Still a nightmare to deal with 🤣

[@thomask4836]

Did you ever think that eleven years later close to 2 million viewers would hear your voice? Although there are several dryer videos on KZbin, this is the best dryer video I've seen! Thank You So Much!

[@javierorozco3304]

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[@vincezing4607]

This is a great video. Was doing research on why my Whirlpool Duet gas dryer wasn't drying my clothes. Was difficult to determine the defective part without an ohm meter. The burner pilot would turn on and the flame would ignite but on the second cycle when the pilot turned one flame would not ignite. This video helped me identify the coil solenoid. Replaced them for $10 and good as new.

[@relin1995]

As a 52 year old women I am used to doing things myself but never attempted anything like this. after watching your video, I was able to pinpoint the ignitor. got one online for $20 dollars and replaced and all was well. thanks so much for making your video so easy to understand. I hate to pay for repair people who charge so much just to walk in your door. You saved me so much money and the repair was not hard at all. thanks thanks thanks!

[@vanessaweemsss5740]

Also wanted to tell you how wonderful it is to have someone who knows how to read the voltmeter to troubleshoot. This is a great learning video for those of us who don't know how to read the multi-tester or schematic drawings. My brother became an engineer in electronics, and when he was first studying, I never paid attention to everything he'd say he was learning, and I now wish I had.

[@applianceassistant]

I know the feeling! So many great concepts went in one ear and out the other. Once that chance passes,it seems like the only way I learn is through trial and error. Thanks for your comments!

[@Jason-iy8zt]

I bought a multimeter, diagnosed the fuse, replaced it...so easy. Thanks for the video!

[@PrattMadeThat]

Great video, saved me the cost of a repair man! I had a big ball of lint stuck in the duct and it popped the thermal cutoff. Lesson learned I need to clean my duct more often. Anyone reading this, don’t be afraid of the “advanced troubleshooting”. In conjunction with the video, I went to there website to do a little reading and it was all very clear what worked and did not work using a multimeter.

[@tyronnturner8622]

I work for Samsung as a repair man,you just help me complete a stop.Thank you and god bless, Ps dont stop helping people

[@robin0655]

I have a Whirlpool gas dryer that no longer heats but still cycles. It's unusable without any heat. I've ck'd the outdoor vent and only looked at the back which is completely encased. I think gas dryers of the past had an accessible entry to relight pilot. I get that those times are past. The video is very informative and have given me a few other ck's before calling it quits. Thank you & well done!

[@kentfitzsimmons6872]

Thank you so much for the video. So, when I checked the thermal fuse with the multimeter nothing happened. No reading. Bad fuse. I get it now. I bought one in town and put it in. I used a multimeter for the 1st time and fixed my dryer. God bless you sir. You are helping people with your gift. Good things will come to you. :)

[@acfixerdude]

Great vid, I'd like to add to the discussion for those watching. If your dryer's ignitor is lighting up but it fails to trigger the valve it the ignitor could be weak and need to be replaced. You should of course check the other possibilities mentioned in this video but keep the ignitor in mind. Cheers.

[@applianceassistant]

There is only one orifice needed but they give you two, one for LP and one for butane. If you are running it with the drum out or the door open it will do that because the blower is not able to draw the heat back off the hi- limit thermostat. try putting it back together with the door closed and it should work. Good luck! Thanks for the question!

[@PatrioticGestalt]

Hi, as a 9-to-5 paper-pusher, you and five other KZbinrs have helped me fixed my Maytag Atlantis dryer. I wanted to thank you guys for your very informative video. So... thanks. LOL. I replaced the solenoids to fix the problem.

[@mikeg8028]

Thanks! My Kenmore Elite gas dryer wasn't heating. After looking at various online videos (not this one) and repair guides and suggestions online, I replaced the fuse, the igniter, and the high limit thermostat, and none of those solved the problem. The igniter still didn't light up. I checked the flame sensor for continuity and that was fine. Finally, after watching this video, I saw in the repair manual that came with the dryer that there was also a heater relay in the circuit. Once I found that part on the dryer, I realized there was also a motor relay, and they were the exact same model. I swapped the two and the igniter worked (I had to hold down the start button because now the motor didn't stay running). I installed a new relay and now I have a working dryer again. I wish I had started with this part, but at least the dryer is fixed!

[@psychofish1]

Just a big Thank You. Mine was wire which came loose off the flame sensor and sat under the flower tube, so I couldn't see it. But as I tested the various components according to your instructions, I found one of the terminals to the flame sensor unconnector, and dug underneath a blind spot to find the matching wire. Thanks for the posting the video and providing all this feedback support to people asking questions. I will order any appliance parts I might need in the future from your company.

[@lexconor8498]

FANtastic video! I had a multimeter, no idea how to use it. But with your instruction I was able to establish that the fuse was bad (lucky me, first thing I checked!). Bypassed it just to double check. I cleaned the entire machine, including removing the lint catch tunnel thing. GOod thing! THe very bottom had thick, caked on lint that was severely narrowing the passage of air. Need a screw driver to chip it away! I think that's what caused the overheating that blew the thermal fuse. Got a new belt, and the rear seal was hurting so ordered new one of those. Not bad for a 20+ year old machine! The timer is limping along, but at $140 I'll cross that bridge later. They should have appliance salvage yards. THanks again!

[@JustinAnnes]

Excellent diagnostic video! I had an intermittent no glow igniter on a

[@nohrtillman8734]

I can read schematics, I do that for a living. And a hobby. What the appliance schematics lack is any clue on how the parts work. You just cleared up so many sequential operation questions I had!

[@JaronLindow]

This video helped me find and fix the problem. And my failure to follow instructions helped me find a live 120v cuss inducer.

[@justanotherproject2day]

Excellent video! Reading the comments I learned to check continuity of each component before disassembly and replacement. Opened up the dryer and tested the main components which were all good. In the end, some critter had crawled up the exhaust pipe and created a nest causing air flow resistance. Outdoor washer/dryer. Cleared and cleaned the exhaust pipe and it ran like new!! No replacements needed. Start with the simple things first!!

[@applianceassistant]

Sorry it took so long to get back with you! I'm trying to get back up to date on my comments after a big side project. Thanks for the comment! I'm glad you liked it!

[@702ringo1]

Excellent explanation on how a gas dryer works and how to properly read and interpret wiring diagrams. Wish you'd been my teacher when I was an apprentice many years ago. Thanks, this is going to help a lot of people properly diagnose and troubleshoot their problems with their dryers.

[@staceybaima2279]

This is probably the best overall video I've seen to troubleshoot a gas dryer. It's all encompassing and step-by-step. We just figured out the issue with our Kenmore Elite H3 is the gas solenoid valves. Getting parts tomorrow! Thanks!

[@n7ypg]

Issue was the fuse, and THANK YOU for walking through the wiring diagram and explaining the electrical circuit for the flame sensor, igniter, coils, etc. Cool stuff!

[@johnblaisdell2179]

It's been years since I worked on a gas dryer. Thanks to your Video as a refresher I repaired 2 today.

[@cjmerobot1204]

Because of this video I found my flame switch was bad. 10 bucks on eBay and my dryer is working again. Thank you!!!

[@EVANHUNT]

Great vid FIXED my dryer after watching this. DO NOT UNDER estimate quick fixes such as clogged vent. That was my problem. Thanks for saying "fixing is like dective work" made me listen to rest of video

[@lorimulton7650]

this you tube video saved us alot of money in calling a repairman out...this video was spot on and we fixed our dryer for 1/4 of the cost. thanks! !!!!

[@applianceassistant]

+Lori Multon Nice! Glad it helped. Thanks for the comment!

[@tonykaphan6855]

Simple, straightforward video that guided me through the diagnostic procedure I needed to fix my own clothes dryer. I was able to fix it myself and for only $25 including shipping! Thanks so much for the help, you likely saved me and my family hundreds of dollars!

[@robertakerman3570]

Best explanation yet!

[@applianceassistant]

My pleasure, I'm glad it helped! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@applianceassistant]

That's true! In some states it's required the installer replace it... Replacing the plastic flexible duct is highly recommended! The stuff in the video isn't the best but it's generally okay, you just need to avoid dips and bends in the duct. Definitely much more prone to clogging than the rigid duct though. Thanks for the comment!

[@connieh3282]

I took apart my dryer and saw that the burner tube was burned up. So, I ordered a new burner tube. Now, I just need to find out why that would have happened. Awesome video to get me started on problem solving.

[@mikegalvinjr3276]

Thanks so much for posting this video. It saved me from having to call a repair tech. Turned out to the thermal fuse on my dryer. Total cost for my repair was 12 bucks. Took me longer to find the part locally than it did to actually do the repair! Thanks again!

[@jimpimmers5387]

KZbin is a godsend for saving tons of money on service calls and repairs. I just replaced my two coil valves after my dryer stopped heating up. About $15 for the parts off Amazon and some labor on my own part for the dryer to be as good as new.

[@robwallingsford9274]

Not only informative but well executed in practices, explanation and oratory(not monotone, clear & concise speech no echo, etc). Well done👏👏

[@dungthai2193]

I thank you for the Description on troubleshooting problems, my gas dryer has power, fire, but no fluent gas, I replaced a few components like: thermostats, flame igniter, and thermal fuse. But after seeing this, I realized the coil valve solenoids were the main problem, bought the part and install them. Works perfectly fine now. GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!

[@jerryboerger1593]

Excellent video. I was confident all thermal switches, flame detector and fuses were good. My dryer burner was not always reigniting through thermal cycles.. This is the first description that suggest that the gas coils fail intermittently. Which is exactly what my dryer is doing. Thank you for such clear descriptions.

[@applianceassistant]

Great! I hope that gets it going. Let me know if you have any other questions! Thanks for the comment!

[@plumeriafarmer20]

Thank you for a great video and explanation. Changed my coils, problem solved, About n 1 hour of my time to open the dryer, diagnose, remove the bad coils, go to the appliance store and get new ones and reinstall. $26 probably saved me $200 in serviceman repair labor cost.

[@leeclark8486]

It is very important to clean the gas dryer filter before each load to avoid overheating temperatures and damage to the safety components.

[@applianceassistant]

Thank you for making that point! The drum does need to be in place for the blower to properly draw the heat away from the hi-limit thermostat which will kick the burner off after about 10-15 seconds if the duct is clogged or the appliance is open not allowing the blower to pull heat. Sorry I didn't make that more clear! Congratulations! Thanks for the comment!

[@war3agl3]

Awesome, watched your video, found my fuse was faulty and $19.06 later the dryer is working again. Fantastic!

[@MVMike62]

Great video. I've changed many igniters, belts, a set of valve solenoid coils, a timer, and a squirrel cage fan but never a Thermal Fuse. Thanks for the tip on checking there. With no volts at the igniter I went straight there and sure enough !! Open fuse. $5 later, she was good as new again.

[@applianceassistant]

@mondays89 Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. This project isn't paying very well so far, so its a big encouragement to hear that you found it helpful. There is a lot of other electrical and mechanical fundamental information and help at my web site. A link is in the description to this movie. That foundational stuff is very important, and when it is clear and well understood repair work becomes fairly simple. Thanks again!

[@robin0655]

Your video's helped me immensely diagnosing problem with my older Whirlpool dryer. Since I'd ck'd the vent to outside previously, I started with pulling off the little front end clip to view the gas ignition. On high heat, it started up orange, then ignited the gas, I think indicating no need to ck. if it was getting gas. It heated up. I then pulled off the venting to dryer and to outside vent and cleaned out. Now running a test load without vent but have ck'd the front-end view to gas ignition and am only seeing the orange that should ignite the heating element, but it's not coming on. Ugh. I'm a stubborn grandma and insist on fixing stuff myself if possible. Already have a volt meter so guess I need to dig further and locate fuses, etc. Regardless, thanks for your informative video. Whether or not I'm able fix, I've been able eliminate several issues.

[@inhibited44]

My dryer has intermittent heat. Reading on ignitor and Flame sensor are fine. No excessive junk in the outlet . I hooked a volt meter up to the lead at the gas valve. I could see the 125V when the flame started and then ~1V when the hi temp switch opened. Then the gas shut off, as it should. Problem is the flame starts if it feels like it. I think the gas valve is old and tired. Probably too expensive a fix for an 8 year old dryer. Thanks for posting all this information.

[@kmagne8412]

I've fixed a number of dryers. Often there is something stupid that makes troubleshooting take longer (much longer) than it should So, hang in there DIYers - this is doable. My last event, I had unplugged the thermal fuse as suggested in a trouble shooting step. Later I determined the flame sensor was broken and actually was able to fix it without buying a new one! HOWEVER, it took a few more hours of head scratching since I hadn't plugged the lead back on the thermal fuse. This is a great video. I especially like the run down on the schematic and operation beginning at 7:08. Regarding the flame sensor, when I disconncted the lead, the terminal snapped off b/c the rivet that holds it in place had corroded. I just drilled (dremel is broken) it out and put a small nut and bolt through. Don't know how long it will last but it has held up for about a month now.

[@applianceassistant]

My pleasure! Glad it helped. Thanks for the comment!

[@eyeballcontact]

Thanks...Was ready to go buy a new dryer. My issue was a 19.95 thermal fuse and a good cleaning. Makes me wonder how many dryers awaiting recycling roadside just need minor repairs. Maybe I'll shop those next time. Nice easy to follow video. Thanks again. Mike

[@lizardking32272]

Excellent video! Last time I paid a tech. $250 to troubleshoot and change the coils. Was able to find the fuse problem, just need to determine now why it blew.

[@applianceassistant]

Todd Lung Sorry for the slow response. The first place to check is the home duct. This style of dryer is very unlikely to develop an internal blockage. The fuse can just fail for no reason as well... Thanks for the comment!

[@patblote2936]

WOW; this video was provided all the information needed to diagnose and repair our Whirlpool gas dryer, saved us hundred of dollars for potential appliance replacement. Thanks so much for taking time to share a well edited instructional video.

[@applianceassistant]

My pleasure! Glad it helped!

[@scottom8380]

You guys rock! I watched this video and now my dryer is working again. We have had the Kenmore gas dryer since April-1994 and this is the first time it had any trouble. Thanks for this easy to follow video!

[@applianceassistant]

My pleasure! Glad it helped!

[@mmvogel1207]

Appliance assistant, you guys Rock! I researched the symptom in your comments and matched it up to my issue to the "T", and followed your great video advice and replaced my coils. The problem fixed with my two year old Whirlpool gas dryer. Thanks for the advice.

[@KingBaconMonger]

Outstanding video! I was easily able to diagnose my problem as a bad/failing gas valve coil. I got a new set for about $10 and it took me less than an hour to completely replace them. Dryer appears to be good as new now. Also, the discussion of troubleshooting with the schematic was really good. I didn't need to get to that level, but it was great to have some guidance on how to approach it if I did need to. Thanks for the great video! I'm going to see what others you have now!

[@applianceassistant]

Thank You!

[@applianceassistant]

Great! Good point! A lot of people are making good money doing that kind of thing these days. If it's has a top lint trap, is under ten years and looks half way decent you can almost always make money.

[@Jake-by9ly]

Great comprehensive video for virtually ANY OLDER gas dryer heating problem. Great JOB. NOT COVERED was rare circumstance where gad valve itself is bad. Test gas valve solenoid coils for resistance. Two terminal coul should test at 1k to 2K ohms at room temperature. The LEFT terminal big three wire booster is the common terminal. Resistance across each coil should read 300-2k ohms. If Open (OL) or very high resistance, replace BOTH SOLENOIDS. If they are good, igniter glows bright orange, but turns off without igniting burner, then the grass valve itself is bad. ALL MODERN DRYERS now use a relay start switch witch MUST be tested live with current running through primary wires. When pushes the relay will close the circuit between the terminals of the secondary if working properly. I know if no MODERN DRYERS that still have an electro-mechanical timer. They all use electronic printed circuit boards (PCB). a few (low priced AMANA) may still have a motor to move the selector knob in timed dry. GE was the last to go to a PCB control. Now owned by Korean giant, HAIER, the new control boards have been problematic - especially in washers and STACKER, all-in-one units. You can save time by checking the continuity between the red wire (might be different color vin non Whirlpool made products (and the DISCONNECTED light blue wire on the thermal fuse with DOOR CLOSED. If continuity is present, all the thermostats and door switch are good. Check burner operation. If that same test on an electric heated dryer shows continuity, the heating element is also likely good. If not and dryer will not start, check door switch and thermal fuse first. Keep in mind that if thermal fuse or thermal cut-0ff Thermostat blew, something got too hot. The fuse also will blow if the motor draws too many amps. The thermal cut-off will blow (some are resettable now) the heater got too hot, indicating high limit thermostat is malfunctioning. In Electric model, a heating coil (many have two now) may be shorted to ground. This condition should blow the circuit breaker.

[@applianceassistant]

Thank you for the detailed information and updates! I would love to make more videos but I have been working on ServiceNode.work, an appliance repair business management application that is, very exciting; however, there isn't much time left for making videos. Your explanation I'm sure will be very helpful to many people!

[@applianceassistant]

Glad I could help! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@charliecubero2260]

I fixed my gas dryer with the help of this video. Thank you.

[@leeroymills3829]

this video was very helpful in trouble shooting my dryer and getting it fixed should have watched it first before buying a ignitor for the dryer first

[@daviecr8on1]

Thanks so much for the video. You saved me over $150 by teaching me how to diagnose/repair a broken igniter.

[@applianceassistant]

Very nice! Congratulations!

[@diulaylomochohai]

I have a Whirlpool dryer that looks identical to one in your video. There is no heat on Timed Dry. Heat works fine on "automatic dry" any clues/hints? Thank God for your video! so informative still 9 years later on.

[@applianceassistant]

installing a new fuse will probably fix the heat problem but the timer must also have a problem part 8299764 that timer can be opened and reassembled fairly easily... however, before you open it you should be willing to replace it... and when you are putting it back together don't force anything. usually shifting the timer knob back ad forth will get the inner timer cam to seat back into place. When it's open you may see why it's sticking. Good luck! and congratulations!! : )

[@tomjablonski6940]

Great video. My son is trouble shooting our dryer right now and I will make sure he has seen this. With a little bit of knowledge and this video to assist you probably can find your dryer problem your self.

[@applianceassistant]

Tom Jablonski Thanks for the comment! I hope it helps out.

[@applianceassistant]

Thanks for the comment! Glad it helped!

[@luptonpittman6520]

Great video. Helped lead me to a bad igniter. Part cost me $43. Saved me a $120 service call. Thank you.

[@applianceassistant]

Nice! Glad it helped!

[@davew4110]

Excellent video. Thank you for presenting a very simple, clear, how-to on Whirlpool dryer repair. Great pace and illustrations and probably one of the best how-to videos I have seen. Thank you!

[@applianceassistant]

Sorry it took so long to get back with you! A dryer coil replacement is usually about 130-150! Kudos to you my friend!

[@applianceassistant]

That sounds about right... Drum temperature fluctuations depend on the moisture content of the clothing, burner size, and temperature settings. Thanks for the comment!

[@leslieg8801]

After viewing 6 or more other videos, I found this is the first one that is clear, easy, and most importantly THOROUGH ! Other videos would have had me replacing the wrong parts. EXCELLENT !

[@applianceassistant]

Leslie G Glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to post!

[@jncplacido]

No problem, ApplianceAssistant. I came across with an intermittent solenoid issue where the coils would pass the continuity test. It almost has the same resistance value as the new part. It seems to me that when the coils are energized, they dynamically fail rather than a static failure where the part fails under no load. Replaced the coils and my friend told me that she hasn't had any failure since.

[@AndreaMuddPit]

Thank you thank you thank you !!! I bought new parts for my dryer (Flame sensor, igniter, coil kit) I am sure that all parts were installed correctly, but I forgot to pay attention to which color wire went where !! The dryer shorted out when I started it so I know some wire is in the wrong spot. I bought new spades for the connections and I am praying that I can figure this out !! Your video helped me understand tremendously.

[@AndreaMuddPit]

Also subscribing!!

[@stevetijerina2290]

This video was a great in helping me diagnose my issue (my thermofuse had blown out). I gave the dryer a much needed cleaning and replaced the thermofuse.

[@DJeepThoughts]

Great video brother. Had no idea I could find the schematic inside the dryer. Imagine that.

[@lisamyers5305]

Thanks for the great video. My problem turned out to be the thermal fuse. With your help I was able to find it, test it and replace it! Cleaned out my dryer vent hose while I was at it....the fact that it was full of lint probably caused the fuse to fail. Thanks for taking the time to post this video. You saved me lots of time and money.

[@applianceassistant]

Lisa Myers Your welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment! It's very encouraging to hear success stories. : )

[@mondays89]

After watching this video I know I have so much more to learn about electricity. Thank you very much for posting this, it's the best video I've seen on the topic by far.

[@robinspence2246]

I just bought a used Maytag Bravo that didn't heat up. I watched your video and found the problem. Thank you so very much, I also now khow how to use the multimeter. Yaah!!! On a scale of 1-10 you would rank a 10+

[@applianceassistant]

My pleasure! Thanks for the comment!

[@StanVB]

Thanks for the great info. My igniter burned bright no flame so I checked the 'dryer radiant sensor' per your instructions read '0'. Also, there were web/lint around the 'dryer radiant sensor', therefore, I used my shop vac and carefully vacuumed around the sensor and wahlah, flame came ON. Thanks again!

[@marolynewilliams]

The gas values coils were the problem with our Maytag, shutting off heat after about 10 min. My sister and I changed the cycling thermostat first, did not work. The timer did not work also previously. Then we ordered and changed a thermal fuse. That did not work. Finally we ordered the gas valve coils from Amazon and found the correct # of the coils on line. It works great now and the timer works again now PTL Ultra Durable 279834 Dryer Gas Valve Ignition Solenoid Coil Kit Replacement Part by Blue Stars - Exact Fit for Whirlpool Kenmore Maytag Dryers - Replaces AP3094251 PS334310 12001349 for model MDG308DAWW.

[@stevensabeh6852]

This is by far the best fix it video. Very detailed and step by step troubleshooting. Excellent. Thank you

[@applianceassistant]

Good for you! Thanks for the comment!

[@lourubrey]

So far the best explanation on troubleshooting a gas dryer in the Whole Of KZbin!

[@applianceassistant]

Thank you!!

[@cablenewsguy]

Thanks a lot!! I watched the first 3 minutes of your video and $15 (2 new coils) later I had my son's dryer back up and running.

[@KGpwnsU]

Very helpful video. Appreciate the step by step detail. I didn't observe a flame, and the thermal fuse registered 0 on the multimeter allowing for continuity. Next was the ignitor test which registered non zero values and is good from the video explanation. The fault appears to be the flame sensor which registered non 0 values for continuity failure. Ordered a $14 replacement part off eBay and patiently waiting and hoping that is the root cause.

[@handymancan485]

Great video and information for us fellow KZbinrs and technician's. Only critique i have is the dryer vent should not exceed 35 ft.

[@kawabuggy3842]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank You! Using your video I was able to diagnose the problem with my Maytag gas dryer. The wife-of course-just wanted to run out and spend money I don't have on a brand new dryer. Her complaint-the color does not match the rest of the house, and it's "icky". Well, it might be "icky" but it still dries clothes. She's unhappy, but my dryer works! Thank you again. Turns out my ignitor was bad. I tested the thermal fuse first, then the thermostat, and then the ignitor, and BINGO! Bad ignitor! Local appliance repair shop a new one in stock for $47. In total, it took about an hour & a half, and $47. Sure beats buying a new dryer!

[@jamesfawnvista8766]

The wife part is funny, but it's true. Thx!

[@applianceassistant]

Thanks for taking the time to comment! I'm glad it helped!