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08-02-01, 12:42 PM
I have a GE gas dryer model DDG7180MAL. I replaced the ignitor and it still won't heat up. The ignitor gets hot but will not ignite any gas. I checked all thermostats, gas valve coils, and detector(radiant sensor) and all show continuity. Now I am at a loss as to what the problem is. any suggestions?
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08-02-01, 08:51 PM
Hello daclown. Welcome to my Gas Appliance forum and the Do It Yourself Web Site.
Even thought the glow coil glows, it may not be opening one of the solenoids or the gas valve.
The do-it-yourself person can do electrical tests and continuity tests on the parts. Neither of these tests may provide proof positive the part is actually functioning correctly. Therefore, do not rely solely on either test.
The only positive proof any part is functioning correctly, is to carefully remove the part or parts you suspect to be the potential problem, and have the local appliance parts store person run the required tests. Appliance parts dealers carry replacement parts for all appliances and are listed in the phone book under appliances.
To provide you with additional information, below is an excerpt from a prior posting I posted.
Defective Solenoids:
There are two...both are on top of the gas valve.
Solenoids also supply voltage to the glow coil and are part of the electrical loop. You'll need take the entire gas valve unit to your local appliance parts store and have the entire assembly and parts tested.
Defective Gas Valve:
Remove entire unit as an assembly. Take the entire assembly to your local appliance parts store for testing. Gas valves are not repairable. Replacement is the only option if defective.
CAUTION: Do Not attempt to repair the gas valve! This is a non repairable item!
Flame Sensor:
This part is located on the burner housing. If it's defective, it will cause the glow coil to not function or cause the problem your discribing. You can test this part with a continuity tester or an ohm meter. However, do not soley rely on this test to prove the part is functioning correctly.
Check the ARCHIVES, within this forum, for other postings on this topic for further information. It is adviseable to inspect, clean the exhaust venting system whenever working on a dryer.
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Tom_Bartco
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Please be advised that although I have spent 18 years in the field, I have been in the office for several years. Information posted is almost exclusively from memory.
Even thought the glow coil glows, it may not be opening one of the solenoids or the gas valve.
The do-it-yourself person can do electrical tests and continuity tests on the parts. Neither of these tests may provide proof positive the part is actually functioning correctly. Therefore, do not rely solely on either test.
The only positive proof any part is functioning correctly, is to carefully remove the part or parts you suspect to be the potential problem, and have the local appliance parts store person run the required tests. Appliance parts dealers carry replacement parts for all appliances and are listed in the phone book under appliances.
To provide you with additional information, below is an excerpt from a prior posting I posted.
Defective Solenoids:
There are two...both are on top of the gas valve.
Solenoids also supply voltage to the glow coil and are part of the electrical loop. You'll need take the entire gas valve unit to your local appliance parts store and have the entire assembly and parts tested.
Defective Gas Valve:
Remove entire unit as an assembly. Take the entire assembly to your local appliance parts store for testing. Gas valves are not repairable. Replacement is the only option if defective.
CAUTION: Do Not attempt to repair the gas valve! This is a non repairable item!
Flame Sensor:
This part is located on the burner housing. If it's defective, it will cause the glow coil to not function or cause the problem your discribing. You can test this part with a continuity tester or an ohm meter. However, do not soley rely on this test to prove the part is functioning correctly.
Check the ARCHIVES, within this forum, for other postings on this topic for further information. It is adviseable to inspect, clean the exhaust venting system whenever working on a dryer.
Forum Moderator
Tom_Bartco
Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Please be advised that although I have spent 18 years in the field, I have been in the office for several years. Information posted is almost exclusively from memory.