Kitchen Gas Appliances - Dryer No Heat
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imaknucklehead
12-09-02, 10:11 AM
I have a whirlpool gas dryer that is about 5 years old. When we start it, the drum turns, but we get no heat. When I looked at the firing unit, I noticed that the ignitor does not even light up. I cannot hear it click or anything. Any ideas?
Sharp Advice
12-09-02, 12:34 PM
Hello imaknucklehead. Welcome to my Gas Appliances forum and our Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
Several possible problems, all of which are contained in the recent questions asked on the same topic of dryers that do not heat. Reading those postings will contain the answers.
The most likely part is the glow coil. Replacing it often resolves the problem. Be sure all the control panel selections are set correctly prior to the start of any type of repairs. Rest of the possibilities will be found in the recent postings and replies offered.
Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers instructional or owners manual & online web sites for product information, problem possibilities, causes and solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair proceedures, and instructions, pictorials and schematics, which may be available online.
An excellent source for orginal replacement parts is your local retail appliance parts store. Appliance parts dealers test parts and carry replacement parts for all appliances. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
Retail parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers and stop in at the store. The info will help to determine the possible problem causes. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
Retail parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers and stop in at the store. The info will help to determine the possible problem causes. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
Read the prior questions asked, within this forum, on this subject of do not heat and the replies offered within them. I'm sure you'll locate the exact symptom and the correctional possibility.
If you need further assistance, use the REPLY button. By doing so, the additional information you add or questions you may have, will remain within this posting. Using this method also moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
Regards & Good Luck. TCB4U2B2B Company Enterprises
Gas Appliances Forum Moderator & Web Site Host.
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Several possible problems, all of which are contained in the recent questions asked on the same topic of dryers that do not heat. Reading those postings will contain the answers.
The most likely part is the glow coil. Replacing it often resolves the problem. Be sure all the control panel selections are set correctly prior to the start of any type of repairs. Rest of the possibilities will be found in the recent postings and replies offered.
Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers instructional or owners manual & online web sites for product information, problem possibilities, causes and solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair proceedures, and instructions, pictorials and schematics, which may be available online.
An excellent source for orginal replacement parts is your local retail appliance parts store. Appliance parts dealers test parts and carry replacement parts for all appliances. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
Retail parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers and stop in at the store. The info will help to determine the possible problem causes. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
Retail parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers and stop in at the store. The info will help to determine the possible problem causes. Parts dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
Read the prior questions asked, within this forum, on this subject of do not heat and the replies offered within them. I'm sure you'll locate the exact symptom and the correctional possibility.
If you need further assistance, use the REPLY button. By doing so, the additional information you add or questions you may have, will remain within this posting. Using this method also moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
Regards & Good Luck. TCB4U2B2B Company Enterprises
Gas Appliances Forum Moderator & Web Site Host.
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.