Kenmore 74602 Gas Dryer "ignition switch gone bad check" Questions

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ignition switch is gone? 2. Don't I need to turn the gas on the dryer off somewhere since I can't get is started? 3.How far back do I need to extend the match to light the pilot? 4. Any other things I

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...switch and it was fine. What am I missing? Did you check the igniter? You never mentioned anything about checking, or replacing the igniter. The most common cause of a no heat problem on a GAS dryer ...

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...switch that is bad and maybe welded closed. Funny smell from a gas dryer.....If you are having trouble with a funny smell inside your dryer or on your clothes, consider this...have you painted or ...

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...Switch in the dryer that turns on the heating element is most likely gone. Unless you know something about dryers or are comfortable taking things apart and just winging it, pay the repair man. Be ...

...switch is in the "air fluff" position, then the heater will stay "off". If this is not an issue, reset the circuit breaker. The motor needs only 120V to run, but the heater needs 240V and if one of ...

not letting in the gas and therefore no heat. If not that then check pilot/ ignition switch.. If it is electronic ignition it may be bad switch if it pilot then maybe the thermocouple. Hope that helps

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