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wjbertrand  
#1 Posted : Wednesday, May 14, 2008 8:13:46 PM(UTC)
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  • I have a Whirlpool model #LGB6300PW0 gas dryer that has suddenly stopped drying properly. The ignitor works and the burner lights, the drum tumbles and there appears to be plenty of air flow out of the exhaust vent. That exhaust flow doesn't feel very warm however. There just seems to be a lot less heat being generated than is needed to do the job, but it doesn't make sense since I can see the burner lighting up, apparently normally. Do I have a bad thermostat or is there some other explanation? Thanks in advance.[/LIST]
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    SublimeMasterJW  
    #2 Posted : Thursday, May 15, 2008 5:36:35 PM(UTC)
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    If these guys get a tad faulty they will work once and then quit, cool down after a few hours and work some more. They are around 20 bucks and easy to replace yourself. I would try that.
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    Gene  
    #3 Posted : Thursday, May 15, 2008 8:15:43 PM(UTC)
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    The first thing I would do is remove the front and the rear panels. Remove the lint chute assembly (#1 on the break down diagram) and clean all parts from lint. Make sure the blower wheel is not broken.

    Assemble it back and run a few loads with the vent hose disconnected from the dryer.

    Post the results.

    Here are the break down diagrams for the Whirlpool dryer Model LGB6300LW0

    Gene.
    wjbertrand  
    #4 Posted : Saturday, May 17, 2008 6:53:50 AM(UTC)
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    Thanks guys. I've got the thing all apart. There's a little lint lining all the chutes and ducts but it's not obstructed anywhere. When I watch it run I can hear the soleniods turning on and shutting off the gas in a positive manner (clicks). Does that sound like weak coils? It seems like the burner shuts off before things really get going though.

    Also, I removed the cycling thermostat (# 9 on the bulhead diagram) and it rattles as though there is a loose piece inside. Is it supposed to rattle like that?

    What is the likleyhood that the Thermal Cut off sensor #17 or the T-Stat high limit, # 15, are bad?
    SublimeMasterJW  
    #5 Posted : Saturday, May 17, 2008 9:11:57 AM(UTC)
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    I do not think so. You can bypass them temporarily to see if the dryer starts working.
    wjbertrand  
    #6 Posted : Tuesday, May 20, 2008 8:00:34 PM(UTC)
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    Originally Posted by: SublimeMasterJW Go to Quoted Post
    If these guys get a tad faulty they will work once and then quit, cool down after a few hours and work some more. They are around 20 bucks and easy to replace yourself. I would try that.


    OK, you called it Sublime! The guy at the appliance store was very confident that a set of new coils would fix my problem so I bought a set and sure enough, that was it! The dryer is now back in service.

    Just wanted to close the loop on this one.
    starballer  
    #7 Posted : Friday, October 8, 2010 10:29:53 AM(UTC)
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    i have the same dryer it dose'nt get hot any more..... prior member says his gets warm..... i get no heat what so ever.... i have the back cover off i can see the buner unit now what???
    SublimeMasterJW  
    #8 Posted : Friday, October 8, 2010 11:46:31 AM(UTC)
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    If not then look for a blown duct fuse. GSS - PSS ice crusher disassembly.doc (86kb) downloaded 445 time(s).
    On a gas dryer if either the fuse or control (red wires) are bad then you will not have power going to the gas valve assembly. The dryer will however run so ya might just think you have power to that gas assembly but you ain't. Confused yet? :D
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    starballer  
    #9 Posted : Friday, October 8, 2010 1:38:38 PM(UTC)
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    I already removed the gas assembly but I will check the fuse b4 I go any further
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