Kitchen Gas Appliances - Dryer pilot light
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01-24-02, 05:52 PM
I have a 76 Maytag nat gas dryer. The pilot light wouldn't stay lit, so I replaced the thermal coupler ($60 US). This worked OK for a short while, but now the pilot is going out again.
Before I replaced the coupler, I couldn't get the pilot to light period, but now it will light and stay lit for awhile but eventually goes out.
Is this a sign of the coupler going bad again?
Thanks
Before I replaced the coupler, I couldn't get the pilot to light period, but now it will light and stay lit for awhile but eventually goes out.
Is this a sign of the coupler going bad again?
Thanks
Sharp Advice
01-24-02, 07:00 PM
Hello Scott and Welcome to our Do It Yourself Web Site and my Gas Appliances forum.
The part you replaced is not a thermocouple but rather a fluid safety. Each part performs the same function but do not function in the same manner. It's important to mention because many other people are reading this thread also.
The most likely problem could be simply a linted pilot assembly and or a yellowed pilot flame. Both of which cause the pilot flame to not be hot enough to heat the fluid safety hot enough.
Fluid safety elements apply pressure by pushing out a pin and opening the gas valves passage to allow the pilot and burner to operate.
If the pilot flame isn't hot enough to heat the safety element fully, not enough pressure is generated within the fluid safety to hold the safety opened. Therefore, the safety shuts the valve and the pilot goes out.
To resolve this problem, clean out the pilot assembly and the pilot tubing within the pilot assembly completely. Relite the pilot and verify if the entire pilot flame is all blue.
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The part you replaced is not a thermocouple but rather a fluid safety. Each part performs the same function but do not function in the same manner. It's important to mention because many other people are reading this thread also.
The most likely problem could be simply a linted pilot assembly and or a yellowed pilot flame. Both of which cause the pilot flame to not be hot enough to heat the fluid safety hot enough.
Fluid safety elements apply pressure by pushing out a pin and opening the gas valves passage to allow the pilot and burner to operate.
If the pilot flame isn't hot enough to heat the safety element fully, not enough pressure is generated within the fluid safety to hold the safety opened. Therefore, the safety shuts the valve and the pilot goes out.
To resolve this problem, clean out the pilot assembly and the pilot tubing within the pilot assembly completely. Relite the pilot and verify if the entire pilot flame is all blue.
Regards & Good Luck
Gas Appliances Forum Moderator
Fast, Fair, Friendly & Highly Efficient Service....:D
Accurate Power Equipment Company.....TCB4U2B2B
Energy Conservation Consultant Services & Gas Appliance Problem Diagnostics Technician.
01-26-02, 09:11 AM
Tom, Thanks for the info. I will fire up the vaccum!
Scott
Scott
Sharp Advice
01-26-02, 11:08 AM
Hi: Scott
Using a vaccum is a good idea for cleaning the entire inside area of the dryer cabinet. This type of cleaning is recommended to be done at least every 2 years for the prevention of a fire danger and to help keep the mechanical parts working well.
Cleaning the pilot assembly can be done quickly by simply using a blow hose. Any type of small diameter hose can be used. Place one end into mouth and the other end close to and or completely into the area of the pilot assembly.
A few quick bursts of air int o and around the entire area of the pilot assembly will blow out the lint and dust. When completed with this task, relite the pilot and it should remain on.
Regards,
Tom_B
Using a vaccum is a good idea for cleaning the entire inside area of the dryer cabinet. This type of cleaning is recommended to be done at least every 2 years for the prevention of a fire danger and to help keep the mechanical parts working well.
Cleaning the pilot assembly can be done quickly by simply using a blow hose. Any type of small diameter hose can be used. Place one end into mouth and the other end close to and or completely into the area of the pilot assembly.
A few quick bursts of air int o and around the entire area of the pilot assembly will blow out the lint and dust. When completed with this task, relite the pilot and it should remain on.
Regards,
Tom_B