Troubleshoot Gas Dryer | Dryer Won't Heat, Won't Start, Won't Stop, Dry Time Too Long, Dries Too Hot

[@jamesburchell]

THIS IS THE BEST DESCRIPTON OF GAS DRYER REPAIR I HAVE EVER WATCHED ! THE VERY BEST " THANKS LADY !

[@CarolynS-j7m]

By far, the best diy video. Would recommend her over and over again because she explained and demonstrated how to do this job perfectly.

[@BoomerActual]

Agreed

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you. I truly appreciate your thoughtful comment and that you took the time to write it. ;)

[@tonzellia]

I agree 100%, by far the best instructional video on KZbin.

[@davidsandoval7400]

agreed 👍

[@Middleguy37]

This video should get an emmy award. So helpful. Thanks for taking the time to put it together.

[@KevboKev]

I just wanted to send a little something as a THANK YOU for making this video. Our 30-year-old dryer finally stopped heating yesterday, and I had no idea what to do except to start researching. I came across many websites, forums, manuals, and videos. However, YOUR video is the one that enabled me to fix my washer for $10.81. After testing everything as you had, it was actually my igniter that was bad. No reading on my volt meter. Picked up a new igniter this morning, volt meter showed a reading, installed it, and it fired right up and started heating again. Again, I cannot thank you enough for your commitment to your tutorials. The details, straight to the point cadence in your delivery...everything about it is fantastic. You have a new subscriber in me!!! Have a great week.

[@frugaldiy1]

I apologize for the late response. I'm just seeing your thoughtful and lovely comment and your overly generous gift. I'm truly grateful and touched by both your comment and generosity. I'm thrilled to hear that my video helped you fix the dryer and save your hard-earned money. Great job! I wish you many successful years of DIYing. ;)

[@Khub561]

Holy cow. THIS is how you do a diagnostic video. Wonderfully detailed, full of information to learn and nothing else.

[@Punisher187u]

2 years later and this is still the best instructional video on youtube. You have helped me immensely.

[@JenniferGatlin-q7u]

I have to say this is one of the most thorough troubleshooting video I've seen to date! With all of my questions answered before I had to even ask! Amazing instructional video! You covered everything. And even explained in detail what each component should read and how they function. Very impressed. I hope you have a channel to follow!

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, Jennifer. I appreciate that, and I'm glad the video was helpful to you. ;)

[@chrisgreen177]

AGREED!!!!

[@AntonioOliveira-tr8om]

Although I don't speak English, your teaching through the tests has taught me a lot. I am very grateful for the great teaching.

[@frugaldiy1]

Antonio, your comment means a great deal to me and touched my heart. We don't need to speak the same language to teach each other valuable lessons. I have great respect for you, Sir, and am so glad I could help you in some small way.

[@davidahmad9308]

This is the best, comprehensive video out there. We were at Lowe's, ready to buy a new dryer, but they wouldn't mount a new dryer on an existing pedestal, so I looked up how to fix the dryer. After looking at a few other videos, this one was the most comprehensive out there. Your video easily saved me over $800!!

[@frugaldiy1]

Love hearing that my video helped you save your hard-earned money. I'm impressed that you DIYed your dryer. Job well done! ;)

[@tedhart7708]

March 2024. Can't thank you enough for this video. Our dryer quit heating up a couple of days ago. On our old dryer I had to replace the gas valve coils a couple of times and assumed the same this time but on this new dryer the igniter never did heat up. I was at a loss until I came across this video. A trip to Harbor Freight got me one of those multimeters for $4.92 at their parking lot sale! Turned out the thermal fuse was the culprit. I wouldn't have had a clue without seeing your video and probably would have been out several hundred dollars for a service tech. Instead, I was able to diagnose and repair it myself for around $21.00 total! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!💯

[@frugaldiy1]

That's a WONDERFUL story to hear, Ted. I'm so proud of you foe fixing the dryer yourself. Look how much money you saved and how much you've learned. OUTSTANDING! ;)

[@tuneophilegym]

Absolutely, the most concise and comprehensive troubleshooting Video that I have seen on this subject! Terrific job Frugal!!!! You get 5 Gold Stars!

[@pauliewiggins2028]

You are simply the best! Informative, Easy to listen to and comprehend. Great photography, perfect enunciation and concise compact tutorial jammed with all the knowledge one needs without being cluttered and confusing! BRAVO!!! Frugal DIY is the real deal. Dump all the rest and just go with the best. Thanks for doing it right!!! Paulie W.

[@frugaldiy1]

Than you, Paulie. That kind of you to say, and it means a lot to me. ;)

[@AnnaMercer1965]

I give you high marks for walking a novice through this daunting process…You were so specific and detailed I feel like I can stop guessing and just make sure I follow your steps…The men who make videos do not touch your detail and perfection… Not a feminist, but women are really better at teaching compared to the DYI men who go shotgun and leave a lot of gaps. Thank you for your perfect video!

[@frugaldiy1]

What a nice thing to say. I truly appreciate that. Real proud of you for tackling DIY projects and fixing your own stuff. It's a GREAT feeling when you fix stuff, isn't it? You go girl!

[@namegame2222]

This is a very AMAZING explanation with no doubt this person is extremely knowledgeable about this thank you for the perfect explanation on the gas parts this helped me a lot!

[@mmot6471]

GREAT VIDEO with GREAT explanations of the PARTS and what they do and DONT do when working and NOT working!! Thanks so much!!

[@Linz_Star]

this is how i need ALL 'how to' videos to be!

[@Verseval]

This is the best instructor I have ever seen. Congrats on your tone of voice, assertiveness and clarity.

[@frugaldiy1]

That's so kind of you. Thank you. ;)

[@jeffjones659]

I have never seen your videos come up before on KZbin, but I must say that You are Fantastic. The way you explain in detail every move and why you are testing these components is Amazing. Thank You very Much. You are The Best.

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, Jeff. That means a lot to me. ;)

[@kennethpatierno6223]

Keep doing the videos you explain it so good love to watch thanks

[@coresurf22]

concur with others’ comments and accolades. well done! very clear, concise, and comprehensive. this gal knows her stuff!!

[@GregoryFernandez-k6p]

Thank you so much!!! This was the best source of information to diagnose and repair a gas dryer. I accomplished the repair.

[@frugaldiy1]

You're welcome, and thank you so much. It's wonderful to hear you fixed your dryer! ;)

[@Jn77777]

Your dryer diagnostic video is by far THE BEST and easiest to understand video that I've found. Thank you for doing such great work!

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, Jn. I appreciate your thoughtful comment--truly!

[@RealHomerSimp2025]

Great video, agree this is by far the clearest explanation of all gas dryer repairs I seen on YT.

[@robstawinski3135]

Thanks for this. This was fantastic and extremely helpful. You must be a teacher.

[@Skull-o4k]

Best ever video on any repair from car to shoe making. No dark or lousy video shots. It's to the point, informative . Anyone watching it can learn how gas dryers works and how to fix it. With your video there is just NO guessing. I can now erase all other downloads I have about my gas dryer not working properly. Thank you so much.

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind and thoughtful comment. I'm glad my video helped you. ;)

[@rluna15]

You are a great teacher. Plainly showing and explaining every step. Thank you and keep it up!!!

[@ruewade2477]

The best troubleshooting video I've ever ran across. Please do more appliances

[@frugaldiy1]

That's so kind of you to say. Thank you for leaving me such a nice message. ;)

[@rodneypelzel7025]

This lady is an expert. I watched 10 other videos trying to trouble shoot my Whirlpool Duet Dryer. They did not solve the problem. Luckily, I clicked on this presentation. It is a clear, concise and comprehensive look at the entire heating system. I watched it twice, before starting repairs. I did test the two fuses others discussed in other presentations, but had continuity with both of them. She led me directly through each component, where it is, how to get it out and how to test it. After watching twice and listening to her accompanying dialogue, I monitored the dryer after taking off the front lower cover. I was able to see that the burner would not relight after the initial cycle. The lady mentioned it would most likely be the two coils that were the culprit. Amazon and $8.40 later, the coils arrived. I watched their installation 3 more times to make sure it was right. NOW I'M A HERO! THANKS TO MS. FRUGAL!!!

[@frugaldiy1]

Rodney, I can't thank you enough for your thoughtful and kind comment. It means a great deal to me, and I just love hearing you fixed your dryer for $8.40. Great job, Rodney! You're certainly a HERO in my book. I so admire DIYers. ;)

[@Qchiko]

Best video ever seen! Thank you for the great explanation of all the moving parts ❤

[@ViperMike-c2r]

Awesome video, as a DIY Homeowner I was able to fix my dryer with your expert help. The only problem I had was, I wanted to test everything before I put it all back together and could not get the motor to switch on until I move the idler pulley, and there was a micro switch and then everything worked thank you so much.❤️

[@jheremyContreras-jr8ft]

YOU LITERALLY SAVED ME, IM GONNA BUY THE COILS TOMORROW 🙏🏽 wish me luck

[@ronwean578]

The BEST self help video I have ever witnessed! Thank you for taking the time to explain so thoroughly.

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, Ron. That means a lot to me. ;)

[@Kohplay88]

She is on another level! Every content creator can use her style of informational video to up their game. Well done! Brovo👍

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, Kohplay, for taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment. You're so kind, and I appreciate that--truly. Be well. ;)

[@lancethomas4905]

Dear Frugal DIY: You're simply the best. 5 out of 5 stars. Thanks so much for your help!

[@frugaldiy1]

Dear Lance, thank you for your thoughtful comment. I admire that you're a DIYer and fix stuff yourself. ;)

[@johnd9279]

Had no heat. Tested everything. Found no faults. It was apparently the 25 year accumulation of lint that blocked the view of the flame detector and stopped it from igniting. After a good cleaning it worked. Job was more tedious on my dryer because you have to remove the whole front for access to the burner assembly. Then you can't do any live testing without putting it back together. And yes, I watched several dryer youtubes and this was the best

[@waterdog1651]

It is difficult to come by good information when doing a DIY repair. You give excellent information. Thank you.

[@nathanjackson2121]

OMG If every video was this thorough. This is the only video you need if you have a propane dryer. Two thumbs up well said . Thank so much!!!!!

[@jackwestermeyer5200]

By far the best diagnostic on KZbin for gas dryer. Well done.

[@cornyben]

Best repair video I’ve seen. Great step by step instructions. Very thorough. Fixed my dryer!

[@johnforeman634]

I’ve got to tell you, I’ve been watching these DIY videos for about two hours trying to solve my problem, being rather disappointed. But THIS!! You have done an amazing job with this! So incredibly comprehensive. So well explained. THIS is how you do it! Any other KZbinrs making these videos, take some lessons from the MASTER!

[@frugaldiy1]

Awww, that so kind and thoughtful of you to say, John. Thank you. You made me smile, and I deeply appreciate that and that you took the time to write such a nice comment to me. When people, like you, take the time to convey such a thoughtful and approving comment, it makes all the time and effort I put into making and editing a DIY video worth while. Bless your dear heart. ;)

[@homemountain333]

The best and most helpful video I watched on dryer troubleshooting. Your step-by-step process was invaluable in helping me identify the 3-pronged coil as the failed part which was determined after checking nearly all the others (nice to know they're all working properly). Thank you so much for your excellent video---couldn't have done it without you!

[@frugaldiy1]

You're welcome, Homemountain! I just love hearing success stories like yours. Warms my DIY heart. Respect to you for fixing the dryer yourself! ;)

[@RMDK22]

my goodness.. u are the best diy'er everrrr!!! not just because u have the same model as me (although this is like some divine intervention type shit lowkey), but u have the best angles and instructions i have ever experienced in my whole entire life of me fixing things through youtube!!! u def know exactly how to do it. so thank you to you and your team. (i luv u)

[@alexnutcasio936]

One thing I learned about dryers, any of them, is that it’s vitally important to clean lint filter after each load. Sometimes, if I’m doing a lot of towels, in the middle of a load. This prevents fires and also helps increase the longevity of unit since the whole thing including motor is not overheating.

[@frugaldiy1]

Great point! I agree 100%, Alex. Interestingly, after I thoroughly cleaned all lint from my dryer when I worked on it, it dries clothes in about 2/3 of the time now. When I was a youngster (many, many years ago), an older gentleman told me, "Young lady, take care of your things, and they'll take care of you." Boy, was he right!

[@allanblount4956]

Absolutely right, I know a family who's dog died in their house DRIER fire, and confirmed due to NOT cleaning the lint filter. Heart breaking

[@Gustapower1980]

​@@frugaldiy1.

[@johntad6215]

You are a treasure. It only took four far less capable videos to find yours. Thank you.

[@JimBrown-s8k]

I don't think I've ever done a review but I am compelled to let Frugal DIY know that her explanation is superb! Thank you...

[@frugaldiy1]

Well thank you, Jim. I appreciate that very much. I'm glad you found my video worth watching. ;)

[@sharonkennedy8701]

Superior quality video. I appreciate your clear explanations of the how things work, what each part does, etc. You've really simplified things. Thank you!

[@frugaldiy1]

Well thank you, Sharon. Your comment means a lot to me and warms my DIY heart. You're wholeheartedly welcome! ;)

[@sharonkennedy8701]

My igniter tested at 9, so I ordered the part online, installed it the next day, and now my dryer is working again!! Thanks again for you help!

[@frugaldiy1]

That's wonderful to hear! You're welcome, Sharon.

[@thesimiags]

Excellent video! Clear and concise! This video has allowed me to maintain my hero-status with my wife! Thank you, sir!

[@jaushualuna8246]

Bravo Ma’m. This is one of the best DIY videos I have ever seen.

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you. I truly appreciate that. Be well and happy DIYing! ;)

[@Jimjaycee]

This is the best video I’ve seen on this subject. Thank you for taking the time to post this video!

[@MOD-velous]

Great video! I watched a different one which was also helpful but didn't explain as thoroughly as yours. So when I watched yours completely I was confident that my gas dryer needed a new thermal fuse. All long I thought at some point you were going to say "and this is the problem source" or something like that but then I get it at the end that if this dryer was drying intermittently then the problem would've been the coils. You left me wondering but that was cool! Thank you!

[@frugaldiy1]

You're welcome.

[@wazue1]

The best diy video I have ever seen! Everything explained, and shown clearly and thoroughly. FYI, my problem turned out to be the thermal fuse, which she said should be tested first.

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you so very much for your kind and thoughtful comment. It means a lot to me. Great job on fixing it yourself! ;)

[@AYDENandDAD]

Couldn't agree more with previous posters, extremely well done video with thorough explanations of both component tests and diagnostic symptoms - well done!!

[@gregdoh]

I fixed my dryer last year by cleaning a very fine build up lint that was blocking the cycling thermostat. Funny thing is NOBODY mentioned this in the videos I watched when I was trying to troubleshoot it last year- I discovered it on my own. I wish I would have found your video back then but at the same time it felt good to find the issue on my own! That and your video is better than ALL of the ones I watched when I had my issue last year. I have an issue now where the flame is blowing wildly instead of smoothly, causing it to trip the high limit thermostat. I have a good feeling my coils are failing. Thank you for this great video as it was a great refresher!

[@bobadams1696]

Such an excellent tutorial. Probably one of the best I’ve seen, across many areas of trades. I subscribed and will gladly watch more.

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, Bob. That means a lot to me. ;)

[@Bob-qu5ux]

Very helpful video. I appreciate your calm manner and clear explaination. It turned out this time (after previously replacing the solenoids and the thermal fuse) it was the ignitor. Dry clothes soon!

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, Bob, for the thoughtful comment. Enjoy the dry clothes! ;)

[@obinnaemenaka4285]

I was just about ready to junk my dryer and buy a brand new one. Watched several videos on this type of repair. The unit that you are working on is almost identical to mine. Your thorough explanation gave me the confidence that I needed to tackle this project. I tested all of the parts that you described here. Ultimately the issue in my unit was the very first fuse that you tested. That part was $5 for two of them on Amazon. I was about to throw away a perfectly working dryer for $2.50. Just for kicks, I replaced all of the parts for a grand total of $52.65 in parts. And the dryer… Works like new! Thanks a bunch! I wish I could give you 100 likes!

[@frugaldiy1]

That's impressive, Robin! What a success story. You should be awfully proud of yourself. Thank you for the inspiring comment, and you;re welcome. ;)

[@kw7878]

This is one of the best videos I have came across to troubleshoot my dryer. Easy to understand and nice and clear video.

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, KW. I appreciate your kind words. ;)

[@mattwarren2742]

Excellent video…by far one of the best videos I have ever seen on Gas Dryer Trouble shooting… Bravo… Thank you!

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you so much, Matt, for your thoughtful comment. ;)

[@motocache6645]

Best video hands down, thank you for actually walking us through and explaining the function and how to diagnose each component.

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you so much, Moto. I truly appreciate your thoughtful comment and that you took the time to write it.

[@matthewcarrigan6752]

Thank you for this vid. All I needed was the readings I should expect from each component, but couldn’t find that info anywhere. You provided it. Thanks for the great info.

[@Puertofreako15]

Thank you so much for this video. My dryer was not heating at all. I did each step, found out it was the cycling thermostat. You're amazing!!!!!

[@frugaldiy1]

You're welcome! It's wonderful to hear you fixed your dryer--music to my DIY ears. Excellent job! ;)

[@mattfecteau1205]

Great job. I love the demo and the fact you explained the troubleshooting and false positive possibilities

[@michaelring956]

Amazing job on explaining and educating everyone who watch. Kudos for a job well done!! Thank you!

[@alanzurliene461]

I appreciate your informative instructions. I just completed problem solving my gas dryer following your helpful steps. Thank you so much.

[@frugaldiy1]

You're welcome, Alan. ;)

[@georgelamarca5878]

thank you for the excellent video. thorough explanation of how to test components, good video, audio, and camera angle.

[@adori4t9094]

I am dealing with my whirlpool duet, 19 years old, with this excellent tutorial, I am confident I’ll be able to fix it!! Thank you some much!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I think is the igniter, I have checked the thermal fuse, the high limit thermostat, the thermistor, the Gas Valve Ignition Solenoid Coil, and they all test good. The dryer turns on, but the ignitor doesn’t come on, there for the flame is not coming on. Thank you again for the tutorial!!

[@waltahrens592]

The best repair video for my dryer I've found, it really helped me to solve my problem. thank you!

[@jmr152]

So glad I found this. Great explanation for troubleshooting. I'm adding this one to my future "home repair" file. Thank you so much

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, and you're welceom. I appreciate your thoughtful comment. ;)

[@thebigbry]

Like others said. Excellent video. I'm extremely handy and still found this very useful, covered a lot of info that even unsure people could understand. Without droning on about useless stuff. Excellent work!

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you so much. I appreciate that. ;)

[@lainahiller4146]

This video and the local replacement parts store saved us hundred of dollars.

[@frugaldiy1]

That's wonderful to hear, Laina. ;)

[@johnnorland5177]

This was done nearly perfectly. You are an excellent teacher. The appliance companies should hire you. My igniter reads 0 ohms. Everything else was as expected. I should get a new igniter, correct? Any thoughts about aftermarket versus OEM?

[@johnmyers115]

Wonderful job and photography on teaching how to diagnose likely components for non heating in my Whirlpool dryer. Thank you so much.

[@schmonsees]

Ditto. Thanks to you I got my dryer back up and running for about $14 in parts...and yes it was the valve coils!

[@alaaa1794]

You explain it really well. My dryer takes a long time to dry. It flames up on and off. I have a high degree of confidence the coils are the problem based on your explanation. I will order the parts first and then do the work. Ty

[@williamspiller5032]

EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT TUTORIAL! I’VE JUST DELETED ALL MY OTHER DRYER VIDEOS. THANK YOU.

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you from the bottom of my DIY heart. I appreciate that. ;)

[@WhatDavidDoes]

13:58 You're the only person to suggest the possibility of a false positive on the coils. Sure enough, that was my issue. I tested all the fuses and coils in my dryer and they all were within spec. On your suggestion I replaced the coils and my dryer flame now stays on. For what its worth, my new coils did show a slightly higher resistance than the failed ones. THANKS!

[@levortalex]

Excellent video. The explanations are gold. Heads and shoulders above the rest. So helpful. Thank you!!

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a kind and thoughtful comment. You warmed my DIY heart. ;)

[@edwinochoa4470]

By far the best video on troubleshooting a gas dryer! Thank you so much!

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, and you're certainly welcome. ;)

[@eli.richter]

Thank you so much for this! Going through each part was very helpful and I was able to fix my dryer thanks to you. Well done!

[@tonyburgmeier8153]

Thank you for the detailed information. It is nice to know what the components are as well as their function and how they work together. I have a fluke 117 that I haven't used much but today is the day to play with it as my gas dryer stopped heating. I can't believe how much lint is inside the unit. I cleaned my exhaust line 3 weeks ago (26 feet) but the inside is worse. I replaced the coils many years ago and the dryer has been working just fine until this week. I snipped a screen shot of the inside of the dryer, printed it, and identified the parts as well as what the ohm reading range should be for the coils and igniter. Thanks again.

[@frugaldiy1]

You're welcome, Tony. Thank you. ;)

[@juanlechuga8074]

This video is the best she explains everything clear

[@aapsprintingsigns4702]

the best video covering the subject

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you. I appreciate that. ;)

[@w1swh1]

I took a haphazzard approach to fixing my dryer until I found your video. Using your testing approach and working on the principle that, after eliminating all other possible causes, then whatever is left must be the solution! Indeed it was, false positives on the solenoids. Thank you so much Frugal DIY! Dryer fixed! 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@frugaldiy1]

You're welcome. I'm glad my video helped you fix your dryer. Always glad to hear another success story. Great job fixing the dryer yourself. Happy DIYing!

[@w1swh1]

@@frugaldiy1 Thanks again. I was, of course, using Shelock Holmes' technique and I should have used the phrase "however unlikely" My proof reading is apalling!

[@brewmental]

Without a doubt, THE best how-to/tutorial video. Forget the topic, I mean across the board. My white and blue wires on the flame sensor are the opposite of what was depicted in this video. Fairly sure the innerds are original/factory. Does it matter?

[@1reklawm]

Very helpful video. Watched it twice. The second time I watched it I had I pretty much watch every how to video looking for a little more info only to realize i was wasting my time. The second time I watched you explain in such clear exact words I immediately recognized the issue and what the course of actions I needed to do to fix my dryer. FYI. The problem I and other do it ourselvers is finding the replacement parts? Question. Are these parts pretty much all generic across brands? Thanks for the video it really made the difference for us.

[@frugaldiy1]

You're welcome, and thank you. I'd recommend you disassemble your dryer to retrieve the exact part numbers you need and then order them. It tends to take a little looking online to find some of the parts.

[@joopin]

What If I do all this and my dryer still doesn't heat? Ignitor won't glow at all either. I literally did all of this and everything tested good. Also cleaned the ducts of lint. Great video BTW

[@thomasantonioli9721]

best appliance repair w/ explanatoion i've seen... just awesome

[@partytimeproductions420]

Very descriptive. No need to watch any other video. Absolutely fantastic job!

[@williamgorman7980]

Excellent video and teaching voice. Thank you

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, William. That means a lot to me--truly. ;)

[@mattjimenez2268]

thank you so much. your the absolute best ive seen yet. totally what i needed to fix my dryer.

[@johncombs5096]

Very clear and concise, excellent teaching video.

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, John. I truly appreciate that you took the time to leave me such a nice comment. Happy DIYing!

[@flooey580]

Great video and it helped a lot - although my Kenmore dryer might be a newer design because it's very different from what I see here. The burner is on the other side. The blower is not inside the cabinet, it's on the back bulkhead (along with the thermal fuse and cycling thermostat). Speaking of cycling thermostrat, on my dryer, searspartdirect refers to is as a "drying thermistor" and it has two pins, not four. You test it by removing it from the dryer, then measuring the resistance as you blow hot air from a hair dryer on it. You should see the resistance decrease. I just got done testing everything and all components passed - but my dryer's burner shuts off a few seconds after it ignites so I suspect the coils. However the ducting and exhaust had quite a bit of lint so my first move is to clean all that out and see if that fixes it.

[@flooey580]

And indeed it was the coils. As you cautioned in the video, they tested good - but failed under operation. All fixed now - $17 at Amazon! Thanks again for making this video - it's by far the most informative appliance "fix it yourself" vid I've seen on youtube.

[@fitnesscanbefree1836]

Thanks for the video...while I was unsuccessful, I feel I learned a lot and gained a confidence boost. Before I bought a multimeter, I arbitrarily decided to replace the thermal fuse and coils. Since that didn't help, I replaced the igniter, which also didn't help. I then wised up and bought a multimeter. Turns out, all of those components had the appropriate continuity or readings within the right ranges. However, the cycling thermostat (2nd item you checked) did not seem to have continuity. However, the replacement also didn't have continuity. It didn't seem to be exactly like yours...there weren't 4 wire connections, only 2. So not sure how that should have been tested. In any case, I ended up having a service person come, who diagnosed the issue as a bad control panel. They don't manufacture the control panel anymore, and seemed to be $150+ on ebay. I opted to buy a more analog used dryer gor $50 on facebook. I did install it myself. Either way, though I wasted some money on non-refundable parts, I got my hands working and gained some education, I really feel a more can do attitude, largely inspired by this video and that experience. Thank you!

[@frugaldiy1]

You welcome. I'm glad to hear my video helped to muster the confidence to fix your dryer. I know, from personal experience, you can fix most stuff yourself, and I hope you know that too. ;)

[@EduardoMorales-b4n]

Excellent video, very well explained and each part reviewed, my dryer has precisely that fault that in the first cycle there is a flame, in the second the same but in the third not anymore, I am going to check it, Greetings from Mexico.

[@frugaldiy1]

Greetings from USA! I appreciate that--truly. Proud of you for fixing it yourself. ;)

[@francisdinh996]

Very helpful video. I have fixed my dryer after watching your video. Thanks

[@frugaldiy1]

You're welcome, Francis. That's wonderful to hear!

[@ajaxgao]

Hi Frugal, thanks for your video. I have an LG DLEX3700V dryer that's giving me the error code TE1. I looked it up online and found that it might be a bad thermistor. I ordered a new one (model 6323EL2001B) and replaced it. I measured the resistance of the old one, which was about 8K ohms, and the new one reads around 10.8K ohms. From what I found online, the normal range should be around 11K ohms, so I think the new thermistor is fine. I also tested the round thermal fuse you mentioned in your video, and it reads 0.04 ohms, which seems normal. I took apart the vent and cleaned everything, inside and out. There’s no dust or blockage near the two sensors. After reassembling everything, I double-checked all the connections to make sure they're tight. I also measured the resistance at the yellow and blue wires leading into the control board, and it shows around 10K ohms, which means the connection to the board should be fine. Once I put everything back together, I reset the dryer by holding the start button for five seconds while it was unplugged. But when I powered it back on, it ran for a few seconds and then showed the TE1 error again. I tried restarting it a few times, but the TE1 error keeps coming up. Do you think this could be a control board issue? The board is pretty expensive, so I don’t want to buy one without being sure. Could you help me figure out how to use a multimeter to test the board and what kind of readings I should be looking for to determine if the board is bad? Thanks for your time, and I really appreciate any help you can offer!

[@williamvelez1950]

I watch ur videos my problem is I have checked all the Components but they’re all good can the gas valve be bad

[@athruz2589]

That’s correct

[@iamswright1853]

The best tutorial video ever! So clear and concise. Thank you so much! 🙌

[@kennethpatierno6223]

The best video I have seen you are the best teacher good job

[@troydavidson1803]

Good tutorial on a gas dryer, very well done, thanks for doing this.

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, Troy, and you're welcome. I appreciate you're comment. ;)

[@billday295]

Excellent tutorial and your teaching methodology is commendable - thank you!

[@frugaldiy1]

Thank you, Bill. I truly appreciate your comment. ;)