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thebrokenwhirlpool  
#1 Posted : Saturday, March 8, 2014 11:26:54 AM(UTC)
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my trusty and friendly gas dryer has stopped working.
i believe, possibly, because the other household member is poor about cleaning the lint trap?

symptoms are as follows:

• dryer runs and heats initially, but stops heating further into the cycle
• auto timer does not advance, however preset minutes timer advances but who cares since it doesnt dry anyway

i am most concerned with getting the heating part going. the auto-timer part would be a bonus, but im fine with switching over to 30-50 minute increments. please let me know what parts you recommend and steps necessary.

thanks for the help!
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fairbank56  
#2 Posted : Saturday, March 8, 2014 12:15:25 PM(UTC)
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The most likely problem is faulty gas coils. Also, the timer will only advance in auto cycle when/if the operating thermostat cycles off/on. Replacing the gas coils is relatively easy. See video on parts page.

Whirlpool 279834 Dryer Gas Valve Coil Kit - AppliancePartsPros.com

Eric
thebrokenwhirlpool  
#3 Posted : Saturday, March 8, 2014 1:00:24 PM(UTC)
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Hey Eric

Thanks for the reply. I read elsewhere it could be the thermocouple?

Thanks
fairbank56  
#4 Posted : Saturday, March 8, 2014 2:18:57 PM(UTC)
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Doesn't have a thermocouple.

Eric
thebrokenwhirlpool  
#5 Posted : Saturday, March 8, 2014 6:43:30 PM(UTC)
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part ordered!

thank you for your help!
thebrokenwhirlpool  
#6 Posted : Tuesday, March 11, 2014 7:54:11 PM(UTC)
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got the part today. watched the video and it works! even the auto timer!!!

thank you so much!!!
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