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dwilson44483
01-03-09, 09:10 PM
Help. I have an amana gas dryer that works perfect for the first 5 min. then the flame goes out and will not come back on. At that piont the timer stops and the dryer runs forever with no heat. I have already put in a timer and checked the thermostats with an ohmmeter. All seems OK, but still have a problem, I can't afford a new one yet.

daddyjohn
01-04-09, 12:29 AM
If you let it sit awhile and then try it again will the heat come back on?
David_Thompson
01-04-09, 06:10 AM
its the coils on the valve. they only work when they are cold when they go bad

dwilson44483
01-04-09, 10:01 AM
yes, it sure does. Works just fine if it sets 10 mins.
dwilson44483
01-04-09, 10:05 AM
The coils on the gas valve, Correct ? is this a replacable part
David_Thompson
01-04-09, 11:59 AM
yes you can buy just the coils, get both :o
shonda630
01-04-09, 02:47 PM
My heat wasnt workin and then I took the dryer apart and I managed to loosen the belt. It hasnt popped Its just off track. How do I put it back on???
David_Thompson
01-04-09, 03:01 PM
try this link for instructions to change the belt (http://appliancetechtips.com/maytag_dryer_repair.html)
daddyjohn
01-04-09, 08:36 PM
Hi Shonda

They can be confusing. Take a look at Appliance repairs, Appliancehelp, Appliances, repairs to dryers washers dishwashers fridges repairs microwaves ge maytag kenmore frigidaire westinghouse inglis, appliance how to take apart information, purchasing an appliance help, model number help, (http://www.applianceaid.com)
I think they have some pics of how dryer belts go on.
dwilson44483
01-09-09, 09:59 PM
Can't thank you enough, The coils did the trick.