Kitchen Gas Appliances - Whirlpool Gas Dryer No Heat
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nightman
04-23-05, 12:35 PM
Hi, I have been looking around online for a possible fix to this problem. Our gas dryer does not heat up but tumbles just fine. Most websites say it is probably the solenoids causing the problem, so I use an ohm-meter on the primary and secondary coils on all 3 terminals for the primary and the 2 for the secondary. They all had readings of either .5 ohms or 1 ohm so I am assuming that is fine. Does anyone have any suggestions on what it could be? I do not hear the ignition noise after about a minute of running it. Thanks
Sharp Advice
04-24-05, 02:33 AM
Hello nightman. Welcome to my Gas Appliances topic and the Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
If you have checked around online on other web sites and not found the possible causes, your search is over. The possible causes and all the solutions are here within this forum topic gas appliances.
We start with the simpliest and most likely things first, when attempting to diganose problems. The solenoids are not the first place to start. The hot surface glowing igntior (HSI) is.
The ignitor must glow a very intense bright yellow or it is not hot enough to ignite gas. Thus the secondary solenoid will not activate and nor will the gas burner valve open.
Read The Dryer Help Information Sticky Note:
this post (http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159481)
DIY Help Links:
http://links.doityourself.com/
http://links.doityourself.com/links/appliances/
Additional Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers online web site for product information, problem possibilities, causes, solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair procedures, pictorials, schematics, downloadable repair and or owners manuals which may be available online.
Whirlpool's Home Web Site: (Also makes appliances for Sears)
http://www.whirlpool.com
Advertisers & Sponsors Web Sites:
Appliance Parts, Pictures & Help:
http://www.PartSelect.com
Appliances Parts & Help:
http://www.pcappliancerepair.com
Appliances Parts:
http://www.RepairClinic.com
Kitchen Appliance Parts:
http://www.parts-depot.online.com
Repair Manuals:
http://www.Appliance-Repair.org
Retail appliance parts dealers can also help determine what the most likely possible problem may be. They will need the make, model and serial numbers. Appliance parts dealers are an excellent source for original replacement parts and problem resolving matters. Dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
Be sure the electrical power to the appliance is turned off, before attempting any repairs. Always check for gas leaks whenever moving the appliance and/or a repair includes any connection of a gas part.
Read the existing questions on the subject of dryers that do not heat or do not provide much heat. Doing so will quickly provide you with answers to questions & provide additional information on how to resolve the problem.
Use the reply button to add additional information or ask additional questions. Doing so will automatically move or keep your question to the top of the forums list of questions.
Regards & Good Luck.
Web Site Host, Forums Monitor, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator & Multiple Forums Moderator. Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician. Utility Workers Union of America. UWUA (AFL-CIO)
Personal Safety Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
"The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."
DRYER SERVICE TIP:
It's always adviseable to clean the entire exhaust venting system every 2 years. Or during any dryer maintenance, connection, servicing and or repairs.
If you have checked around online on other web sites and not found the possible causes, your search is over. The possible causes and all the solutions are here within this forum topic gas appliances.
We start with the simpliest and most likely things first, when attempting to diganose problems. The solenoids are not the first place to start. The hot surface glowing igntior (HSI) is.
The ignitor must glow a very intense bright yellow or it is not hot enough to ignite gas. Thus the secondary solenoid will not activate and nor will the gas burner valve open.
Read The Dryer Help Information Sticky Note:
this post (http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159481)
DIY Help Links:
http://links.doityourself.com/
http://links.doityourself.com/links/appliances/
Additional Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers online web site for product information, problem possibilities, causes, solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair procedures, pictorials, schematics, downloadable repair and or owners manuals which may be available online.
Whirlpool's Home Web Site: (Also makes appliances for Sears)
http://www.whirlpool.com
Advertisers & Sponsors Web Sites:
Appliance Parts, Pictures & Help:
http://www.PartSelect.com
Appliances Parts & Help:
http://www.pcappliancerepair.com
Appliances Parts:
http://www.RepairClinic.com
Kitchen Appliance Parts:
http://www.parts-depot.online.com
Repair Manuals:
http://www.Appliance-Repair.org
Retail appliance parts dealers can also help determine what the most likely possible problem may be. They will need the make, model and serial numbers. Appliance parts dealers are an excellent source for original replacement parts and problem resolving matters. Dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
Be sure the electrical power to the appliance is turned off, before attempting any repairs. Always check for gas leaks whenever moving the appliance and/or a repair includes any connection of a gas part.
Read the existing questions on the subject of dryers that do not heat or do not provide much heat. Doing so will quickly provide you with answers to questions & provide additional information on how to resolve the problem.
Use the reply button to add additional information or ask additional questions. Doing so will automatically move or keep your question to the top of the forums list of questions.
Regards & Good Luck.
Web Site Host, Forums Monitor, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator & Multiple Forums Moderator. Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician. Utility Workers Union of America. UWUA (AFL-CIO)
Personal Safety Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
"The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."
DRYER SERVICE TIP:
It's always adviseable to clean the entire exhaust venting system every 2 years. Or during any dryer maintenance, connection, servicing and or repairs.