Gas Dryer Not Heating - TOP 5 Reasons & Fixes - Whirlpool, Kenmore, and more

[@williamsjausmc]

Just wanted to say thank you for making and educating us on this topic !!!!! Dryer stopped working. Money has been tight with tons of other issues happening all at once with our house. I watched your video , did what you instructed ,fixed it for $21 dollars and some change! Beats spending $500 plus on a new one . Thanks!

[@juans6639]

EXCELLENT Video with no unnecessary distracting LOUD background noise/music! BTW! It is not necessary to disconnect both leads from the fuse or the ignighter to conduct a continuity test.

[@thegoodholly]

I appreciate this video! This and several others helped me fix my dryer. Here’s a tip that nobody mentioned that would have saved me a $65 visit from a repairman. When testing to see if you’ve fixed the problem, if you don’t want to have to put the entire thing back together, you need to make sure the door switch is connected AND that you push down on the spring-loaded wheel that pulls on the belt. I didn’t realize you had to push down on the wheel to connect the circuit that would allow the gas to come on, and the gas not coming on was my whole problem. I thought I hadn’t fixed it, but I actually had, I just wasn’t completing that circuit to test it. I hope I can save someone else the trouble! I never saw it mentioned in any article or video.

[@brownlog86]

Savior

[@als7275]

Appreciate your video very much! Although it took a bit of work to replace the thermal fuse, your instructions were spot on! I tested the old fuse and found it to be bad. Picked up the replacement part at the local appliance store and replaced it. Total cost $10.35! Again, great job and thank you!

[@appliancepartspros]

You're welcome!

[@mulletover3832]

Watched your video, bought my first multi-meter and fixed the crap out of my Whirlpool gas dryer. Thank you!

[@appliancepartspros]

You're welcome!

[@normvargas2799]

Just fixed my Whirlpool WGD5200 dryer with the insights you provided in this video. I also used an inline amp meter to watch the various components' amperage draw as they came on when turning on the dryer. My dryer spins using 4 amps and then the amperage rises to 6.7 amps. I interpret that as the igniter heating up. A few seconds after it hits 6.7 amps, the gas turns on and the amperage falls back down to 4 amps as the dryer spins and gas burner runs. I replaced both gas solenoid valves as sometimes the gas would not come on and a soft buzzing sound was heard. The dryer now produces heat and my wife is happy. Thanks for your excellent video.

[@kevinetheridge6153]

I'll be darned. I think I found the issue with my old Whirlpool dryer not heating. Seems to be the thermal fuse. Simple enough. I'm very glad I watched this video as I've never even touched a dryer before (for repair purposes) and had NO idea where to look. Removed the fuse, clipped the two wires together (for a short, TEMPORARY test) to see if the heat came back on, and it did. I ordered a new part and will test when that arrives, but it's really nice to have learned something and made some progress towards fixing something without having to call a repair-person.

[@whotube357]

Thank you for this video. My 35 year old whirlpool stopped heating up. Following your advice I tested the thermal fuse and found it open. Jumping that to test,the dryer heated up. I will be ordering a replacement fuse from you. A fast fix.

[@appliancepartspros]

You're welcome!

[@Blitz0203]

Just a wonderful training video that anybody can follow. Since I have a good electrical background, I'm certain I'll be able to troubleshoot the issue. I like the way it appears to explain themost likely issue, you the least likely issue. And all the tips given,may be common sense to some - but because they're explained thoroughly - makes this one of the best troubleshooting videos I've seem. Thanks for the professional video and information!👍👍👍

[@00tonytone]

Most of the time its the cylinoids

[@user-jx9dw9dr4j]

Fixed my dryer with the help of this video, cannot emphasize enough to pull all the covers and clean out the lint build up, especially the fan cover, This is the cause of the overheating and the thermal fuse blowing. THANK YOU!

[@appliancepartspros]

You are very welcome. Glad we were able to help you out. If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know.

[@demetriosa7646]

Just fixed my Kenmore series 80 gas dryer thermal fuse. I will never get rid of my dryer. No computer bullshit just straight foward and so easy to fix. FYI when testing continuity on a hot surface igniter don’t rely on the audible setting as the resistance of the igniter is between 50-400Ω and the meter will not beep with high resistance. I learned the hard way and ordered a part that I did not need. I will keep it as a spare!

[@appliancepartspros]

Glad you were able to fix your issue! If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know.

[@upstatecre8]

Excellent video! You guys are saving your viewers $100’s of dollars! Multiply that by all the folks seeing this and that is a lot of positivity! Thanks!

[@jonathandelgado8253]

Excellent video. Your video solved the very tricky problem my dryer had of the heat not staying on. My meter readings were all normal with unit cold, so I had to take the drum out, start dryer to heat up the valve coils so they would fail, and my meter read no continuity on one of the coils. BRILLIANT. Back in business!

[@alaskaearthgirl]

I replaced my natural gas igniter myself, for under $5... Now, right now washing a load, & going to be able to dry them... My husband didn't need to, he's busy...

[@Vegasgirlslots]

Thank you for this! I needed this!

[@sarahwalker8772]

Thank you. I have no experience doing this type of repair. Purchased a multimeter and started at the front of my dyer. Dryer heats!

[@tommygunn7745]

very clear and complete/appropriate pics with detailed instr/ explanations and having a parts supply w/ instr. that i seldom find on one single video. You anticipate the needs of the person that has never done this.Clear and saves frustration and time on my part. ive only read to 2:34 so far,but i needed to submit this now or i may never get to it. I'll add more as I proceed, later

[@appliancepartspros]

Glad we have been able to help you out. If you have any questions at all please let us know.

[@mariotorres6287]

I am preparing to fix my dryer, and your video is spot-on!! Every component shown in your video is exactly as it is in my dryer, which stopped providing heat. Thanks for the great video!!

[@DocGames01]

Muti reader on its way in the mail. Best video I've watch all day looking for a fix on my dryer.

[@Collin141]

This video was awesome, I super appreciate it. I found the first reading on my three prong solenoid to be an issue, I ordered a bunch of parts and hopefully my problems will be solved.

[@appliancepartspros]

Thank you! If there is anything we can help you with please let us know.

[@user-jh7zl6pi9j]

Great video! Just cancelled a service call I had set up (for $90.00) and troubleshot a $5.00 thermal fuse as the reason my dryer was not heating. Thank you!

[@appliancepartspros]

You are welcome. If there is anything we can help you with in the future please let us know.

[@willygee8436]

Great video, I think I found my problem after replacing parts already. Wished I seen this first! Dryer only does one heat cycle from a cold start, after that nothing, one coil shows open. Thanks!

[@appliancepartspros]

You are welcome!

[@e4wd4312]

Thank you for post. I able to fixed my 25 year old gas dryer with just a 12 dollar thermal fuse.

[@Hoyerlift101]

Thermal fuse!! 💥BAM!!💥 Thanks. Wife was ready to purchase new dryer..

[@TRUEDJHERO]

This worked exactly as you demonstrated!!!!! THANK YOU:)

[@appliancepartspros]

You're welcome!

[@jasondominguez96]

exactly what I needed to know. my dryer would stop heating after a few minutes. great video! down to the ohm readings I needed. the print that came with the dryer didn't have the resistance of the solenoids, but you did! thank you!

[@jonathanthompson5710]

Great video. Everything you need, nothing you don't. Thanks.

[@appliancepartspros]

You're welcome!

[@arandomgentleman3051]

I have been able to fix soooooo many washers and dryers, thank you parts pros! You saved my a$$ more than once.

[@lideadhead]

1:07 was my problem. All thermostats, element, and control switch tested good. Clean out all the lint blobs In the duct to blower fan and working like a champ.

[@RadBadBoys]

Great video. I smell gas in the dryer and the ignitor is glowing but the flame won't turn on. Any suggestions?

[@pisspromise8157]

Matt, my wife and I have guessed that you are a bass player. We want to jam with you. Thanks for this video. Excellent, excellent, excellent-we really appreciate being able to fix our own machines with APP repair videos.

[@snoopyscott3388]

Thank you sooo much for posting this video. I was able to fix it and part was only $10...u saved me a lot of money!

[@keenbeans1133]

This was incredibly helpful my solenoids where bad!

[@enelespejo]

Such an excellent video. I followed your instructions and was able to isolate the issue and get it working again. Thanks for all you do!

[@appliancepartspros]

You are welcome! If we can help in the future please let us know!

[@mithrandir1313]

Awesome… thanks for helping me troubleshoot… it was the first issue.. the thermal fuse…👍🏻

[@timtrihoang]

Thank you very much. The content of the video is easy to follow and understand. You have saved me a lot of time and frustration,

[@robpayesko3745]

It was my igniter !! -Thanks for the help

[@bjrnmagnusun9750]

Excellent video. Clear and comprehensive explanations. Thank you.

[@carlosnev6659]

Excellent video! Will try fixing my dryer asap. Thank you!

[@appliancepartspros]

You are welcome. Let us know how the repair went and if we can help you with anything let us know!

[@dashfire3789]

Thanks very helpful, made diagnosing the problem effortless. Ordered my new gas valve solenoids.

[@carmelom269]

“The Solenoids can have continuity but still be bad”. So then I does one best determine whether the Solenoids are bad. I have confirmed continuity but after the burners fire up the first time, burner goes out after about 5 minutes or if I interrupt the dryer (open door) then does not fire up again until after dryer has cooled down.

[@root1657]

That's why he gave a specific range for the resistance on those. They might have continuity, but be outside that range, and wouldn't perform properly.

[@vicoeltuco9582]

Absolutely love the hairdo

[@appliancepartspros]

Thank you!

[@brandanlaura4110]

Great Video, thank you. Very clear and thorough instructions.

[@floydallen4005]

How about this one ? It DOES heat....sometimes! Yesterday, it was ice cold; this morning, it worked, but only mildly. It can "kind of" WARM clothes, but might take 10 hours to dry a load. What could cause such intermittent "might-or-might-not-heat-up" glitches. Thank you for any feedback.

[@karafrantz4347]

Same problem here.. watching for some responses too 🙂

[@alejandrocutshair]

Thank you so much for this VERY informational video

[@appliancepartspros]

You are very welcome. Glad we were able to help you out. If there is anything we can hep you with in the future please let us know.

[@carmelom269]

Kenmore 70 Series. I checked the thermo fuse with MM. Continuity says Ok. The condition I am noticing is that when I turn on dryer, the igniter lights up and the flame kicks on , the flame fires/blows for about 3-5 minutes then it goes out while the drum is spinning, and flame never comes back on thus, the cloths are not dryer because drum is not getting and staying hot.

[@markmassey3506]

That was a great short and simple video 👍

[@graceyj20]

Great video, helped me take care of dryer issue.

[@danromeo6571]

Excellent!

[@appliancepartspros]

Thank you!

[@richardroberts4954]

I turned my gas off at the main. I turned the gas back on,now my dryer won't get hot. What is the solution.

[@howardjohnson6584]

Nice video! If my fuse is blown, if I jump across the terminals to see if the dryer will work, does that hurt anything?

[@stevew9563]

It's fine for a temporary diagnosis, just wont want to leave it like that. Get a new fuse back in there for safety.

[@carrollmeredith796]

I’m getting over 1300 resistance one one gas valve solenoid and around 1400 on the other. I can’t find anything on the wiring diagram about the ohms on my model WGD5530SQ0. I don’t know if less resistance was the problem I can’t find anything else wrong out of the 6 point check.

[@jimgordon3206]

This is an excellent instructional video. My dryer runs but makes no heat. However there is gas flow. I can smell it. Is there no safety gas cut off in the event the igniter or another component fails?

[@RyanOlsonTeamFityak]

Very helpful! Now I don’t have to buy a new dryer!

[@amyr9429]

Hi! I just watched your video as I am having this exact issue with my dryer - it runs but does not heat. I have tried replacing the first four parts and have not been able to correct this. The last possibility you mention is the gas valve, but don't explain how to fix or replace that. Do you have a video explaining that? Thanks! Amy

[@appliancepartspros]

What is the model number of your dryer?

[@danielklenicki8984]

what would be great is if you were to show us how to access the burner assembly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Normal1855]

Excellent video.

[@mikes6925]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@emilyaguirre7160]

Easy to understand and touble shoot thanks

[@joseserrano2750]

Thanks

[@DanWebster]

Excellent video. I have seen a bad timer on a gas dryer but that is rare.

[@appliancepartspros]

Thanks Dan. Means a lot coming from you. Many more of these to follow.

[@xandernicol3980]

Dan Webster I’m Xander

[@DanWebster]

cool saved a bunch of money I bet @@xandernicol3980

[@ItsAlive111]

Very good video ❤

[@appliancepartspros]

Thank you.

[@xandernicol3980]

I’m glad your repair video

[@humveem9989]

thank you for a video it help me a lot

[@phajdin9945]

What a lot of these videos don't mention is a bad timer. I messed around with different tests on my dryer replacing the ignitor, flame sensor, and testing all my fuses. I even bought new coils. It turned out it was a bad timer..........

[@Kyle-ev4fk]

thanks

[@johngholston9511]

I have a question the flame comes on at the beginning of the dryer but during the time of the drying it doesn't continue to come on and off

[@jasonprince8655]

Question to anyone: Checked all components that were listed in video. All parts checked were good. Put back together ran one cycle and Dryer heated. Ran 2nd cycle and dryer not heating. Set temperature to high and dryer is slightly putting out heat. What am I missing here? Could it be the gas turning on and off?

[@rubynava7857]

Maybe it’s the gas valve solenoids. I had the same problem and once I changed them it worked like brand new. Good luck 👍🏼

[@RainiNgBlood4u]

Great Video, Thank you for your help

[@Mikeyd3909]

i had a sears expert come by and he did a check and says my kenmore dryer elite 3 dryer will not or has a problem creating "suction" near the lint catcher, out roof top lint filter was cleaned today 4/14/22

[@jimcollins8007]

Great video

[@johnzzz1948]

THANK YOU , IT TURNED OUT TO BE A BAD THERMAL FUSE!

[@AMDRADEONRUBY]

Matt welcome back

[@chuckborozinski5110]

Hi there, have Kenmore Gas Dryer. heats for exactly 1 minute then shuts off. I have already replaced the coils and the 4 sensors on the back. Just tested the Igniter and it's reading 064. Seems close to having continuity. Would I consider this igniter bad. I'm running out of things to replace. When I start the dryer whether it's low or high heat, the igniter glows, gas comes on and lights, then shuts off after 1 minute. Any advice appreciated.

[@appliancepartspros]

What is the model number of your dryer?

[@AlmostReady504]

I have no clogs and I can see my gas Pilot is coming on . It must go out at some point because the clothes are not drying. I haven't laid on the ground and watched it through the portal the entire cycle. But something is happening within that 50 minute cycle

[@davidschroeder4336]

Great info

[@drummer2532]

How exactly do you clean the inside dryer vent tube all the way to the outside of the house once a year?

[@jaynejennings6899]

leaf blower

[@root1657]

They sell a brush like the one he showed in the video. Mine has a 10 foot handle. Cost me about $15 if I remember right.

[@lrayvick]

Question on a Kenmore gas 110.71202010. Does not heat. Have multimeter checked every component as ok but the three-wire solenoid. I tested the solenoids by applying 120 volts across the pins. The double-wire one, the one with the blue and white wires, made a distinct click like an operating solenoid should sound. Then I did the same to the three-wire connected one, the one with the blue, white and black. I put voltage across the blue/black and got a hum. Across the white/black I got a click. I did the continuity test and both solenoids were in spec. As I understand it, the three-wire soleniod has two functions, one is to make a preliminary gas flow on startup to test the systems, then upon ignition, to work with the two-wire solenoid to supply gas for normal operation.

[@appliancepartspros]

To test those coils you will test them for resistance. Here are the readings you should get: Main coil: Test termianal 1 and Terminal 2, it should read 1300-1500 ohms. Then test Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, it should read 500-700 ohms. Sencondary coil: 1200-1400 ohms

[@lrayvick]

@appliancepartspros thanks. I did that and they were in spec. But the hum that I got when I applied voltage to the three prong coil makes me suspect it is defective

[@appliancepartspros]

If you have power there and the gas valve is not opening then the coils will need to be replaced.

[@lrayvick]

@@appliancepartspros thanks again. We will replace them.

[@appliancepartspros]

You're welcome!

[@WhatDavidDoes]

My dryer stopped heating because of a reason I haven't heard anybody mention at all. My dryer had dryer sheets stuck to the exhaust port INSIDE the drum. I changed thermal fuses, cleaned all the ducts and filters and still it would heat for about 30 seconds and stop heating. I finally looked inside the drum and noticed the sheets stuck there causing the dryer to overheat right away. Such a simple 5 second fix. Ugh!

[@appliancepartspros]

Glad you were able to find out what the issue was. If we can assist you with anything in the future let us know!

[@andycheung1337]

Do I need to turn off the gas valve because all I need to replace is the thermal fuse on the front panel of my dryer? Please get back to me asap. Thank you!

[@rickanderson3612]

I had no readings for continuity, but I had readings for ohms when I tested the radiant flame sensor. Does the radiant flame sensor need replaced?

[@damienhawthorne8864]

If all of the components from 1-5 check out and the gas valve is also replaced, what could be the issue? Is the last part the PCB?

[@timshields4258]

So I unhooked my fuse and didn’t pay attention to what color wire went where. How can I find out?

[@shanewells9067]

Thanks 🥶✌🏻

[@carrollmeredith796]

What if you have less resistance on the gas valve solenoid? I’m getting a little over 1300 on one and 1400 on the other.

[@garyday3741]

What would cause the flame to shut off after 20-30 seconds?

[@appliancepartspros]

What is your model number?

[@n1kkri]

New problem. my Whirlpool LDI5521N1 starts, iginter lights the burner starts. After a few mins I hear popping/rattling sound. The flame goes out but the igniter still is on and the dryer is still spinning. This happened a few times. Now I don't get a flame anymore. Igniter still lights and dyer spins. Today the igniter did not light. The flame sensor measures open. I shorted the wires of the flame sensor and the igniter comes on but still no flame. Any tips?

[@cal_gfd]

What is the model number of the Whirlpool dryer used in this video tutorial?

[@appliancepartspros]

We do apologize but we don't have that information. If you can tell us what is going on with your dry and provide your model number we can help you out.

[@vhutchins1759]

My dryer rotates and blows and I have replaced the thermal fuse and thermistor. However, even though the igniter will glow, the gas will not always light. I have a duet GGW9250PW0. Which part do I need?

[@appliancepartspros]

Do you happen to have a multimeter? Is the ignitor glowing constantly?

[@Arcturian1111]

I tried everything you said, but the gas valve, what are the chances the gas valve is stuck closed.

[@TheMrdoc26]

So the 3 leg coil both of my NEW ones measure 2260 ohms??? Is this ok?

[@xandernicol3980]

My repair went good

[@DanWebster]

anytime you have a question on how it works or what to try next let me know I am paw paw retired appliance parts person Glad to help

[@DanWebster]

I highly recommend getting your parts from applianceparts.com they have a great return policy

[@tommygunn7745]

I short the 2 multimeter test leads out on range selection 200 ohms setting and It zeros as expected ,but as soon as I separate the probes to try and test the gas dryers fuse terminals the reading changes to 1 before getting to them. My instructions for my multimeter says if it reads 1 reselect the next increase ohm range which happens to be 2000 ohms. When I do that and short the dryers 2 fuse terminals it still remains 1 on the ohm meter . Any ideas what might be the solution to this wrinkle?

[@appliancepartspros]

Instead of ohms, change the meter to continuity testing.

[@chowchowkenobi9769]

how you remove those wires from thermal fuse

[@appliancepartspros]

You should be able to just take them off. Do you happen to have your model number of the dryer?

[@annasmith2864]

I have had 2 repairmen try to find out why my dryer does not heat, one changed a thermostat switch and a timer the other changed my coil switch and it still does not heat, it is a gas dryer could the gas valve be bad

[@appliancepartspros]

It is possible that the gas valve could have gone bad. What is the model number of your dryer?

[@Alansshows]

My Whirlpool dryer flame comes on but after 15-20 seconds, it goes out. I replaced: both gas solenoid coils + the igniter + the flame sensor. I have continuity in the thermal fuse. The thermistor ohms increase when I blow a hair dryer on it. I have the dryer hose removed from the dryer. Yet no change in the dryer's behavior. Any ideas what I should look at next? This is frustrating!

[@appliancepartspros]

What is the model number of your dryer?

[@Alansshows]

@@appliancepartspros whirlpool wgd8900bc0

[@charles-wd6ss]

I need information on amalleys drier model wed924

[@joeyannece6197]

Thank you, thermal fuse..$10.00

[@appliancepartspros]

You are welcome.

[@gizib14]

Do I have to disconnect the prongs to test it? Mine are so hard to remove

[@appliancepartspros]

Which part are you wanting to test?

[@gizib14]

Starting with the thermal fuse and all those other sensors (?) in the back that I’ve seen in other videos being tested. can I touch the base prongs without fully removing the attached leads? Also I have no idea what I’m doing just trying to follow the videos I’ve watched😵‍💫 but they always remove the attached leads to check continuity.

[@gizib14]

I’m assuming it is the thermal fuse because I found a TON of trapped lint in the lint chute.

[@appliancepartspros]

When testing for continuity you will need to remove one of the leads to get an accurate reading. If you are testing for resistance you wouldn't need to remove the leads. A thermal fuse and thermostat would be tested for continuity.

[@amjacobs3865]

So, for the igniter... That is not a definitive guide determining if the igniter is bad. Just because you have continuity does not mean that the part is good. The igniter might glow as you turn on the dryer but it never ignites. Igniter may be bad in this scenario. Now if you're not getting any continuity with it at all, its definitely bad.

[@jonathanmolan1429]

When I touch the prongs on the dryer igniter it read 62.8. Is my igniter bad?

[@amjacobs3865]

@@jonathanmolan1429 Idk i'm no handyman. It's just something i learned from another source.

[@johnrock4740]

I have a question, our local gas company detected a leak outside and they repaired it. Once they finished they were supposed to come back in and light all of the appliances but forgot to make sure the dryer was lite. I have a Crosley gas dryer and I can't figure out how to make sure it's lite because after they turned it off, now I have no heat but the gas valve is opened. So can you tell me what's wrong, Please.