Kitchen Gas Appliances - runs but no heat only cold
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nick6969
03-22-07, 02:21 AM
i have a kenmore gas dryer 70 series...it stop heating up. please need help what can it be?????????
Sharp Advice
03-22-07, 06:14 AM
Hello nick6969. Welcome to the Gas Appliances topic and the Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
Problem could be anyone of several. Read the dryer sticky note. Dryer sticky note contains about all the possible causes. Most likely the hot surface glow igniter (HSI) is not glowing. Check the control panel selections.
Read the existing questions on the subject of dryers that do not heat. Doing so will more quickly provide you with answers to questions & provide additional information on how to resolve dryer problems.
Gas Dryer Help Link: http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159481
Kindly use the reply button to post all replies, add additional information or ask additional questions when replies are posted. Using this method moves and/or keeps the topic back up to the top of the list of questions automatically and keeps all content on the same subject within one thread.
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 or services. Always check for gas leaks whenever moving the appliance and/or a service or repair includes any connection of a gas part.
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Problem could be anyone of several. Read the dryer sticky note. Dryer sticky note contains about all the possible causes. Most likely the hot surface glow igniter (HSI) is not glowing. Check the control panel selections.
Read the existing questions on the subject of dryers that do not heat. Doing so will more quickly provide you with answers to questions & provide additional information on how to resolve dryer problems.
Gas Dryer Help Link: http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159481
Kindly use the reply button to post all replies, add additional information or ask additional questions when replies are posted. Using this method moves and/or keeps the topic back up to the top of the list of questions automatically and keeps all content on the same subject within one thread.
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 or services. Always check for gas leaks whenever moving the appliance and/or a service or repair includes any connection of a gas part.
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Gendos
03-22-07, 08:14 PM
Hello nick6969
Most likely the problem with your dryer is a bad thermal fuse, but there are at least three more parts involved in the heating process. The complete instructions on how to diagnose and fix such problem can be found here: http://www.askgene.com/2006/12/27/whirlpool-kenmore-gas-dryer/how-to-fix-a-none-heating-whirlpool-gas-dryer/
For any further questions just use the "reply" button.
Gendos
Most likely the problem with your dryer is a bad thermal fuse, but there are at least three more parts involved in the heating process. The complete instructions on how to diagnose and fix such problem can be found here: http://www.askgene.com/2006/12/27/whirlpool-kenmore-gas-dryer/how-to-fix-a-none-heating-whirlpool-gas-dryer/
For any further questions just use the "reply" button.
Gendos
idea-catalyst
05-25-07, 04:21 PM
The dryer heats intermittently and then the relay/igniter buzz cycles - apparently in an attempt to restart the flame. Sometimes it will go most of a cycle with heat, other times not.
The thermal fuse has continuity.
The igniter shows 68 ohms but since it does ignite the flame sometimes and wouldn't likely cause the flame to extinguish, it seems unlikely - unless 68 ohms is way out of range.
The flame sensor has continuity.
All that seems left are the coils.
Are any of these components more likely than the others to be intermittent?
Thanks.
The thermal fuse has continuity.
The igniter shows 68 ohms but since it does ignite the flame sometimes and wouldn't likely cause the flame to extinguish, it seems unlikely - unless 68 ohms is way out of range.
The flame sensor has continuity.
All that seems left are the coils.
Are any of these components more likely than the others to be intermittent?
Thanks.