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Maytag gas dryer fires burner for about 5-8 seconds. I jumped the theromstat and it continued to run. I ordered one based on this and changed the thermostat and still only burns for a couple of seconds. Sometimes we open it and the drum is cold and there is a faint smell of gas. Is there another limit that can cause this. We have stopped using it since the gas smell.
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The first thing I would check are the exhaust line (inside the dryer and outside as well) and the blower wheel. Here are the break down diagrams for the Maytag dryer Model MDG9700AWWGene.
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Thanks I did that first and found a large lint ball in the flex exhaust line. I then took everything apart and cleaned the entire dryer. This did not help and I am wondering if something was damaged due to the blockage. I still can not figure why when I pull the theromstat away from the burner tube it will continue to burn fine. Once I put it back the flame lasts no more than 7 seconds.
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The thermostat you are talking about is a hi-limit thermostat which is a safety device to prevent overheating. If is doing his job and doing good. There is something wrong with air flow through the dryer. Check the blower wheel and all seals. Run the dryer with the vent hose disconnected on the back.
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hea ts no more than 50 celsius starts then cuts out in 20 secs.about 1 min starts again,same thing.replaced coils.flame sensor and hi-limit cut out ohms read o.k.thermister has no continuity on it.is this normal?
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starts up with flame,cuts out 20 secs later 1 minutre later same thing,replaced coils.could it be flame sensor even though ohms are o.k.?ohms o.k. with hi-temp therm to.no continuity through thermister,is this normal?
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Originally Posted by: chippy  hea ts no more than 50 celsius starts then cuts out in 20 secs.about 1 min starts again,same thing.replaced coils.flame sensor and hi-limit cut out ohms read o.k.thermister has no continuity on it.is this normal? Have you cleaned the vent line outside the dryer and the dryer ducts inside? Have you checked the blower wheel? Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for MAYTAG MDG9700AWW DRYER- GAS | AppliancePartsPros.comGene.
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yes.i isolated the high temp thermostat and the dryer works great.Ill pick one uo tommorow i guess.seem right?please let me know thanx.dryer is clean from blow.housing to outside vent.work great with hi limit not in flame.(this should not be done by a layman,it is very dangerous)never run dryer without limit in crrect place.this was done to trouble shoot item!!!!
i am a hvac tech so i need appl.pro advise........ps seals around drum are fine.
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can you answer back please!!!
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