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I have a GE gas dryer that I've been trying to fix which has no heat. I did some troubleshooting based on information from the forums and decided to order the gas valve coil kit. I replaced the two gas valve coils but still don't consistently get ignition. I have seen the system ignite, but it seems to be very sporadic.
If I unplug the dryer, then plug it back in, and start it I can see the igniter glow for about 10 seconds. But I get no flame.
After this happens, the igniter will not glow until I unplug the dryer again. Maybe this is some kind of safety since it knows it did not light previously?
Any ideas?
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sounds like even though your ignitor glows temporarily maybe it's not pulling enough amps to release the gas valve...........you'll need an amp clamp meter and watch a youtube video on testing gas dryers......Good luck
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If the igniter is not pulling enough amperage would it be the igniter that gets replaced or another item?
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