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Model: PYG2000AWW	Brand: Maytag	Age: More than 10 years
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Tryingtofix		#1 Posted : Sunday, March 8, 2009 5:13:12 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/8/2009(UTC) Posts: 7		I have a Maytag Performa gas dryer with above model number and serial number 12854781UW that requires 3+ cycles to dry clothes. I have cleaned the vent and there is sufficient airflow through output vent. It feels as though the air feels cool or mildly warm if that. I have turned the dryer on while the door was still open to see if in fact the drum is rotating which is the case. I have checked the gas switch valve to make sure the valve is in the on direction. I am currently debating whether if it is worth it to repair this one or if I should just purchase a new dryer . Please help any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks:)
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Tryingtofix		#2 Posted : Sunday, March 8, 2009 6:17:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/8/2009(UTC) Posts: 7		Just checked my dryer on a whim and it does get warm but not as hot as to dry the clothes in 1 cycle. The dryer used to do this on occasion before it did not provide enough heat. Could it be a build up of lint blocking the igniter or something?
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Gene		#3 Posted : Sunday, March 8, 2009 6:25:49 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Take the dryer apart and clean the air ducts and the blower housing. Replace the gas valve coils. - The part number for the coil kit is AP2150379 Here are the break down diagrams and the parts list for the Maytag dryer Model PYG2000AWW Gene.
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Tryingtofix		#4 Posted : Monday, March 9, 2009 9:07:06 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/8/2009(UTC) Posts: 7		Thanks Gene! I'll give it try. I'll let you know the results.
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Tryingtofix		#5 Posted : Friday, March 13, 2009 6:13:25 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/8/2009(UTC) Posts: 7		Gene, I received the part today and was wondering how to gain access into the dryer to replace the part. Thanks!
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Tryingtofix		#6 Posted : Friday, March 13, 2009 8:03:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 3/8/2009(UTC) Posts: 7		Was able to find out how to access the part using another forum Maytag performa dryer-How does the front panel come off?? - Self Help Forums I replaced the coils and the dryer works just fine:D
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