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Hi Erich,
Did the igniter glow when you used the dryer?
I did not understand what reading did you get on the flame sensor. Normally it suppose to be very close to 0 Ohms (closed circuit).
What is the complete model number of the dryer?
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No Glow at all, went out and bought a new ignitor and no glo on that one either...unless there is another easy item to check I am about done... $100.00 in parts and no closer to a fix..unfortunately. I guess that is my fault, I bit off more then I can chew on this one. At this point I don't see why I should even try the flame sensor again because the ignitor does not glow.... :(
- Erich
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The flame sensor is connected in series with the igniter and if the flame sensor is bad then there is no power is coming to the igniter.
Do not give up yet. If you'll follow my instructions we will fix it together.:)
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Ok so should I check the flame sensor then? If so can you walk me through using my digital ohmeter to test it? I am a novice at using that but I can follow directions! :) Thanks..I look forward to your answer.
- Erich
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Turn the meter switch to Ohm Rx1 scale, remove one of two wires from the flame switch and touch the flame switch terminals with the meter probes. The meter should beep and show 0 Ohms what means a closed circuit (good flame switch). Any other readings means the switch is bad.
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My maytag is having a similar issue... I'm not sure how I go about testing the first few items listed in this thread.
I just tested the coils
2 prong - 1220 +-50 Mine tested at 1266 +46
3 prong - 1365 +-25 tested Left and Middle @ 1390 +25
3 prong - 560 +-25 tested left and right @ 568 +8
So, one is near the limit, one is at it... does that mean they are okay?
My dryer fires up sometimes.. runs for 30-60 seconds, then loses flame, next cycle, no flame up. I get good glow each cycle.
I did just move the dryer a little bit out and back a couple times, but not even out of the room. Also, I had a plumber tap off that gas supply line for a small fireplace that I'm installing in the next room. That line is run, but it's closed off because the fireplace hasn't been installed yet. They said both units being 22,000 btu's could share a 1/2" line being under 40'. It's probably 15' from the tap in the basement to the dryer, another 15 to the fireplace.
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After messing with things last night, I ran it again and it fired up and flamed for probably 4-5 minutes before going out.
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Originally Posted by: barren  After messing with things last night, I ran it again and it fired up and flamed for probably 4-5 minutes before going out. Sounds like the problem is a bad gas valve coils. Even if they pass continuity test, they can fail under the heat stress. It's not expensive and worth to try. Gene.
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Originally Posted by: Gene Sounds like the problem is a bad gas valve coils. Even if they pass continuity test, they can fail under the heat stress. It's not expensive and worth to try.
Gene. Thanks Gene, I ordered the parts from an online vendor, standard 2-5 day ship, I had them in a day! Installed last night in 10 minutes... the dryer is up and running again. I didn't have anything wet to run through it, but I ran it with some things in it for a few cycles of the flame and it came up each time. Tested having my fireplace running at the same time as well.. no issues!
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You are welcome. I'm glad it's up and running.
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