Kitchen Gas Appliances - Maytag Gas Dryer Service Access
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sathayer
09-07-08, 04:28 PM
I have a 10 year old Maytag gas dryer, Model MDG9306, Serial Number 10801701SY, that's not heating. I'm sure it's likely the solenoid coils or ignitor. My problem is service access, it doesn't appear to have service access points anywhere, short of tearing the whole outer skin off, which would entail removing the gas line, etc? Am I missing something here, or have we become so much of a throw away society that I'd be better off buying a new dryer?
sathayer
09-07-08, 04:56 PM
Answering my own question, I figured out that the entire front panel removes, so discovered it's the ignitor. It's getting voltage, but not heating up.
pugsl
09-07-08, 05:44 PM
Use conuinity meter on ignitor and flame sensor. use ohm meter on gas coils. should be a wiring diagram under consul. Will tell what coils should ohm out at. Should have conunity through flame sensor and igintor.
sathayer
09-07-08, 08:06 PM
I just checked continuity thru the ignitor, there is none, pretty much gauranteed a new ignitor is in order here. I have a new one on order from Ebay, super cheap, like $12 with shipping included.
Sharp Advice
09-08-08, 06:57 AM
Hello sathayer. Welcome to the Gas Appliances topic and the Do-It-Yourself Web Site.
When circumstances dictate, difficulties accessing interior parts or one works as a repair technician, it has been my experiences to replace both (all) parts on the gas control valve at the same time.
Reasoning is, replacing only the HSI (Hot Surface Igniter) or solenoids may not resolve the problem over the long term. The other part(s) often fail soon after wards. Requiring a re opening up the dryer cabinet once again....:wall: to replace the other component(s).
You'll discover the second time things go faster since it's a re-due over again. But from a prospective of a service tech the failure often occurs within the 90 day warranty period.
At such time it is often difficult and unjustifiable to recharge the labor rate again. Customers often feel the job was not done completely or fully the first time, so the labor rate gets written off.
In your case, as well as in most diy cases, it is often best, in my opinion, to replace all parts, since they often wear out equally. Saves time over the long term. Hope a re due does not happen to you but if it does, you'll be more ahead of the game....:) time wise....:thumbup:
When circumstances dictate, difficulties accessing interior parts or one works as a repair technician, it has been my experiences to replace both (all) parts on the gas control valve at the same time.
Reasoning is, replacing only the HSI (Hot Surface Igniter) or solenoids may not resolve the problem over the long term. The other part(s) often fail soon after wards. Requiring a re opening up the dryer cabinet once again....:wall: to replace the other component(s).
You'll discover the second time things go faster since it's a re-due over again. But from a prospective of a service tech the failure often occurs within the 90 day warranty period.
At such time it is often difficult and unjustifiable to recharge the labor rate again. Customers often feel the job was not done completely or fully the first time, so the labor rate gets written off.
In your case, as well as in most diy cases, it is often best, in my opinion, to replace all parts, since they often wear out equally. Saves time over the long term. Hope a re due does not happen to you but if it does, you'll be more ahead of the game....:) time wise....:thumbup: