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Model: DG312 Brand: Maytag Age: More than 10 years
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HJB123  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, March 20, 2012 12:39:36 PM(UTC)
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My dryer starts and runs- gets WARM so assume the heating unit ignites -but will not get hot enough to dry clothes in a reasonable time --what do i need to do ? Please help
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JW Webster  
#2 Posted : Tuesday, March 20, 2012 1:06:30 PM(UTC)
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The fact that it heats at first makes me think you have some weak or bad solenoids. An easy fix. The solenoids will work when cold but after the initial heating they get hot and short out. I recently worked on one of these and did a video.

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Gene  
#3 Posted : Tuesday, March 20, 2012 2:55:44 PM(UTC)
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Remove the access door (#8 at the diagram) and watch how the flame goes on and off.

Does it ignite every time when the igniter glows?

How long it stays on and off?

Post the results.

Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for Maytag DG312 DRYER- GAS | AppliancePartsPros.com

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HJB123  
#4 Posted : Tuesday, March 20, 2012 3:00:22 PM(UTC)
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Thank you so much! Have ordered the part -- keeping fingers crossed it will work -- if not will be back with more questions
Thanks again

HJB
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Gene  
#5 Posted : Tuesday, March 20, 2012 6:54:17 PM(UTC)
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May I ask you which part did you ordered?

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HJB123  
#6 Posted : Tuesday, March 20, 2012 8:11:06 PM(UTC)
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Coil Kit for dryer Gas Valve -part #AP3094251(279834)-hope i got the right one --Thank you for the help !
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Gene  
#7 Posted : Wednesday, March 21, 2012 11:47:51 AM(UTC)
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Unfortunately this part number is wrong. This is the newer style of coils while your dryer is very old and you have to order the older coil kit. It comes with the installation instructions. You can return the parts you ordered by mistake.

- The coil kit Part number: AP4008890
Part number: AP4008890



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P.S. JW Webster did not have time to check the breakdown diagrams for this model.
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JW Webster  
#8 Posted : Wednesday, March 21, 2012 2:03:29 PM(UTC)
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Does yours have the plug in type or the older wire in type? Both are shown in the diagram.

Note: IF yours has the old timey 3 wire style you MUST stack the 3 exactly as the original coils. Failure to do so it will not work right. If yours is the newer style plug in type then easy peasy.

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HJB123  
#9 Posted : Thursday, March 22, 2012 11:12:35 AM(UTC)
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Got the part today -WE do have the plugin type --we installed it --it works but still does not get hot enough -and si taking too long to dry --what else should we check ??
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Gene  
#10 Posted : Thursday, March 22, 2012 11:46:11 AM(UTC)
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Make sure the dryer vent is clean all the way out, including the vent outlet. Check the blower wheel. Make sure it's not slipping.

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