Kitchen Gas Appliances - Whirlpool gas dryer
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desfwd
08-06-09, 11:52 AM
HELP! I have a whirlpool gas dryer and it is not heating, what do I do?
pugsl
08-06-09, 03:13 PM
post model # so we can see which dryer you have
desfwd
08-06-09, 04:30 PM
The model number is LGR6848AW2. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
pugsl
08-07-09, 05:29 AM
unplug dryer first
Here is where to start. part # 7 is the thermo fuse.
WHIRLPOOL | Model #LGR6848AW2 | GAS DRYER | BULKHEAD | SearsPartsDirect.com (http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/getSubComp.pd?modelNumber=LGR6848AW2&productCategoryId=0151200&brandId=1198&modelName=GAS-DRYER&diagramPageId=00003&componentDescription=BULKHEAD&documentId=O2022122&backToLink=Return%20to%20Sub%20Components%20list)
Should have continuity (closed) you have to take back off dryer to check. let us know how it's going. Does fryer turn on at all?
Here is where to start. part # 7 is the thermo fuse.
WHIRLPOOL | Model #LGR6848AW2 | GAS DRYER | BULKHEAD | SearsPartsDirect.com (http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/getSubComp.pd?modelNumber=LGR6848AW2&productCategoryId=0151200&brandId=1198&modelName=GAS-DRYER&diagramPageId=00003&componentDescription=BULKHEAD&documentId=O2022122&backToLink=Return%20to%20Sub%20Components%20list)
Should have continuity (closed) you have to take back off dryer to check. let us know how it's going. Does fryer turn on at all?
condo-owner
08-12-09, 07:44 PM
my 13 yo whirlpool quit heating years back. the thermal switch had a broken connection =REALLY cheap/small rivet = put in nut/bolt = fine ever since.
i am now back. beacuse it again, stopped heating. the switch is fine still. its something else.
whirlpool = pos.
i am now back. beacuse it again, stopped heating. the switch is fine still. its something else.
whirlpool = pos.
pugsl
08-13-09, 04:14 AM
post model #, first ckeck door switch and thermo fuse.
condo-owner
08-13-09, 08:22 PM
i misspoke. not thermal switch. flame switch.
anyway. after posting, i found the HOW TO. it said that when turned on, the igniter should start to glow. mine does not.
LGR7646EQO
our (wife and i only) machines don't get a lot of use, about 3 loads a week.
anyway. after posting, i found the HOW TO. it said that when turned on, the igniter should start to glow. mine does not.
LGR7646EQO
our (wife and i only) machines don't get a lot of use, about 3 loads a week.
pugsl
08-15-09, 03:04 PM
Need ohm meter to ck. Will show a closed circuit ( open is bad)
condo-owner
08-16-09, 09:06 AM
just checked it. looks good. meter showed around 70ish ohms. whats next ? thanx
pugsl
08-17-09, 04:33 PM
have been out of town, just got back while you have dryer open ohm gas coils and the flame sensor. All should show a circuit coils will have a higher reading than sensor. If all show circuits take back off and check thermo fuse.
condo-owner
08-17-09, 08:29 PM
ok. i found my problem.
on the back exhaust vent. there is a white thermal switch, bout 1 1/2" long and 1/2" wide. 2 prong. i disconneted the 2 terminals and taped em together. the heat started working.
thanx Beer 4U2
now, i gotsa git 1, fur my wife drives me crazy.
on the back exhaust vent. there is a white thermal switch, bout 1 1/2" long and 1/2" wide. 2 prong. i disconneted the 2 terminals and taped em together. the heat started working.
thanx Beer 4U2
now, i gotsa git 1, fur my wife drives me crazy.
pugsl
08-18-09, 04:33 AM
That is the thermo fuse, get it replaced and clean vent to outside or you will be be doing it again.
condo-owner
08-18-09, 08:06 PM
the vents to the outside are cleaned by a company every year. per the condo ass.