Dryer Repair

mario 61 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-05-2008, 08:26 AM

Hello,

I have an interesting problem. My Maytag dryer is kicking off the Hi Temp sensor in the heating chamber. I have replaced the sensor with no success. When I bypass the sensor the dryer works great. The venting is very clear and open, but I notice the heating flame is very large and hitting the sensor bottom which triggers it off (as it should). Has anyone had experience with a gas valve failing in this manner. Thanks

richappy · #2 (**permalink**) 09-06-2008, 07:05 AM

The gas valve orifice determines the flame size. Either you have the wrong one, or the regulator has failed on your propane bottle.

mario 61 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-06-2008, 07:18 AM

Hello,

Thanks for getting back to me. The unit runs on natural gas and it is the original valve. Could the gas valve itself have a pressure issue. Thanks.

richappy · #4 (**permalink**) 09-09-2008, 01:59 AM

I have never heard of a gas valve acting up like this, but it's worth a try, this site has good return policy.
Also, check the brass orifice on the gas valve, possibly someone cleaned it out and enlarged it. If so, just order a new one from this site.

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Dryer Repair

Hello, I have an interesting problem. My Maytag dryer is kicking off the Hi Temp sensor in the heating chamber.