[esh]

My Maytag gas dryer just stopped heating. I opened up the front & turned it on & there was no flame. I'm not sure how to tell wich part it is that is in need of repair.

[Gene]

There are five major electrical parts involved in the heating process:

1. Hi limit thermostat
2. Cycling thermostat
3. Igniter
4. Flame sensor
5. Gas valve coils

How to find out which part causing the problem?

Pretty simple: all of these parts have to be tested for continuity in the above sequence.

The following article on our forum will explain in detail how to run a continuity test using either an analog meter or a digital meter - How To Check Continuity With Ohmmeter

If any of them is open – it has to be replaced.

Gas valve coils also could be tested by resistance. There are two coils – one with three terminals and one with two terminals.
1. Coil with two terminals should have 1220 ± 50 Ohms
2. Coil with three terminals if held with terminals in upper position:
a) across the left and the middle terminals – 1365 ± 25 Ohms
b) across the left and the right terminals – 560 ± 25 Ohms

- The part number for the hi limit thermostat is AP275754

- The part number for the igniter is AP3464835

- The part number for the flame sensor is AP2910747

- The part number for the gas valve coils kit is AP3094251

- The part number for the cycling thermostat is AP276896

The first four parts are located on or around the gas valve, the cycling thermostat is located on the blower cover.

Good luck.
Gene.

[esh]

Thanks. I will test that. I apreciate you're assistance.

[Gene]

Keep me updated, please.

Gene.

[jfairman]

Gene,

Thanks a million! With the diagrams supplied and an ohm meter I bought many years ago, I diagnosed a broken igniter in my Maytag LDG482. Learned a whole lot about gas dryers in the process, too! I've never opened up a dryer before, but with your easy to follow and clearly written guidance. Done! Fantastic resource!

[Gene]

Hi jfairman,

I'm glad you were able to fix it.

Gene.

[esh]

ohmmeter came in 2 days & it looks like it's the igniter. I just ordered a new one & we'll see what happens. thanks for your help!

[esh]

Installed the new igniter & it's workig perfectly! Thank you very much for your assistance. I will definitely recomend this site to anyone I know who is having trouble with an appliance. Saved me a lot of money, & I learnt a lot in the proccess. Keep up the good work!

[Gene]

I'm glad you were able to fix it.

Gene.

[fjpionier]

Ok, no heat at all coming from my Maytag Gas Dryer. I did alot of research on the net and found this thread. This is what I did so far.

1. Checked cont on fuse
2. Checked cont on thermostat
3. Checked cont on the coils (both)
4. Checked flame sensor and it gave me a value of 1.?? Would that be the problem
5. Checked Ignitor and got an Ohm reading of 87. From what I read that is ok. I don't see any cracks.

At this point I have hit the wall. Any suggestions before I just go out and buy a new one? I hate to do it.....

- Erich