Gas dryer, gas cuts off after 1 min

Dryer Repair
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I have a problem with my Maytag gas dryer model # mcg8000aww, it gets hot when it first comes on in the sensor dry mode but then the gas cuts off after about a minute and it just blows cold air. If it is on the timer mode, the gas will not come on at all.

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The first thing you want to do is be sure the vent is clear to the outside. So you know how strong the air should come out, you should take the hose off the back of the dryer, and turn it on, and feel how hard the air comes out. Then hook it back up, and go outside and see if the air comes out the same. If so, it sounds to me like you need to replace the coils on the gas valve. Tom Appliance Educator, Appliance Parts, Washer and Dryer Parts, Refridgerator and Freezer Parts, Stove and Oven Parts

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:slight_smile: the vents are all clear and air is moving fine, I don’t know if I should change the flame sensor, fuse, or coils. Tim[quote=kayakcrzy;339936]The first thing you want to do is be sure the vent is clear to the outside. So you know how strong the air should come out, you should take the hose off the back of the dryer, and turn it on, and feel how hard the air comes out. Then hook it back up, and go outside and see if the air comes out the same. If so, it sounds to me like you need to replace the coils on the gas valve. Tom Appliance Educator, Appliance Parts, Washer and Dryer Parts, Refridgerator and Freezer Parts, Stove and Oven Parts[/quote]

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Ok, I will say again. Replace the coils on the gas valve. The secondary coil is bad on the gas valve. By the way you are explaining, you are saying it comes on for a minutes, and heats, then the gas shuts off, and then never comes back on. That is the coil!!! Tom ApplianceEducator.com

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:slight_smile: :slight_smile: :slight_smile: thanks I appreciate the clarification!!! Tim[quote=kayakcrzy;339993]Ok, I will say again. Replace the coils on the gas valve. The secondary coil is bad on the gas valve. By the way you are explaining, you are saying it comes on for a minutes, and heats, then the gas shuts off, and then never comes back on. That is the coil!!! Tom ApplianceEducator.com[/quote]

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Let me know how it goes. Tom ApplianceEducator.com

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:slight_smile: :slight_smile: :slight_smile: Thanks alot, dryer works great now! Tim[quote=kayakcrzy;340192]Let me know how it goes. Tom ApplianceEducator.com[/quote]

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Great Job!! Glad to help!!! Tom www. Applianceeducator.com