20 Most Recent Amana ALE443RAW Gas Dryer Questions & Answers

Hi allenstyappl

ALWAYS UNPLUG YOUR DRYER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DO ANY WORK ON IT.

Note: This method works for most front loading machines.

If you have to check/replace/repair your drum motor,drum seals,belt,rollers, etc.
If replacing drum seals be sure to use a good grade of weather proof cement to hold the seal/s in place, some seals are furnished with the cement to glue it in place.
Remove the electrical console that holds the timer switch,start switch, etc. from the top of the dryer if necessary. Be real careful not to knock any of the wires off of the timer switch or other electrical connections.
Remove the lint filter and the two screws that hold the filter housing to the top of the dryer lid.
Then remove the top of the dryer by inserting a screwdriver between the top and frame on each side of the dryer to pop the lid up from the retaining clips.
Note: Some of the tops tilt backwards on a type of hinge and do not have to be removed completly.
Remove the front of the machine by disconnecting the door switch and removing the two screws located on either side of the dryer frame.
Move the door and front of machine forward to remove.
This will expose the belt,idler bracket and drum, remove the drum and belt and this will expose the drum rollers, idler arm bracket with pulley, and motor with pulley. Pay attention to the route of the belt, this will come in handy when you go to reinstall the belt and drum.
Sometimes the belt will slip off of the idler arm or motor causing the drum not to turn.
Note:The way the belt goes back on is, as the belt comes off the drum has to be doubled (pushed together to form a loop) and goes under the idler pulley then to the motor pulley.
Here is a link to see a picture of your belt routing in case the belt is broken when you open your dryer:
http://www.expertappliance.com/dryerbeltconfiguration.html
While you have the drum out, I would recommend that you remove and lubricate the drum rollers.
And also clean the shafts of the rollers as they will collect hair,dust,etc and cause problems and then lubricate the shafts and rollers with a good grade of machine oil like 3 in One oil or a vasoline type of lubricant. This will save you a problem later with the rollers getting dry and making a squeeling noise, also check your drum rollers for flat spots, if they have flat spots on them this will cause a thumping type noise.
You will need to replace the drum rollers if they have flat spots on them.
Please take time to rate me thumbs up

replace the felt ring

Hi,

If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heating the most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glows sometimes it is still not working properly.

if you dryer is gas check out this gas no heat tip....

If you have an electric dryer, you can have many different things that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat.

check out this electric no heat tip...

heatman101

Hi,

If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heating the most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glows sometimes it is still not working properly.

if you dryer is gas check out this gas no heat tip....

If you have an electric dryer, you can have many different things that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat.

check out this electric no heat tip...

heatman101

Dryers have a drive belt that turns the clothes drum. If the belt breaks, the drum stops rotating. Then you need to replace the belt.
Here is a link to the belt.

Hello. When the dryer won't heat up, begin by checking the vent pipe and removing any lint in the pipe and in the rear of the machine. Next, clean the area that has the burner and the thermocouple. Finally, with it pulled out so you can see what is happening, turn it on and see if it lights. If it does not, replace the thermocouple. Joe

4 thumbs up please. ty

Under front of dryer, there are two 5/16" machine screws which hold the kick plate on. Remove these for access.

clean the entire venting system and try it again

Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about dryers and noises...
It will help you determine what is happening there...

Dryer Repair Squeaks, Grinding, Clicking and Knocking Noise
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4416566-dryer_repair_squeaks_grinding_clicking

heatman101

Asker's Testimonial " This should give me an ida of what to look for once I open er up " -

Buy a lint brush at Walmart or other retail store. It's a long plastic bristle brush that will allow you to reach down in to the cavity of the blower intake. I always use a vacuum hose to **** up what it pulls up so it won't fall back down in.

The sock is binding in the blower wheel which in turn stops the motor.
Unplug the dryer and turn off the gas supply. Look down at the very bottom of the front panel to find and remove the 2/3 screws across the bottom. Pull the bottom of the front panel out then down to release the clips holding it to the top cover. This will give to access to the other parts to retrieve your sock.

The thermal cutout(fuse) is normally located either near the heater (electric) or near burner (gas)...will either be flat and round with 2 terminals sticking out(wires) or flat and rectangular with 2 terminals. Here are 2 typical thermal fuses which maybe what your looking for dependent on your dryer. Hope this helps! Mike

It can really only be two things. The element or wiring to it has failed or The Thermal fuse has been overheated and cut off power. Both can be checked with a Digital Multimeter. If your Amana dryer is not heating, it likely has either a defective heating element, thermal fuse, high-limit thermostat, or cycling thermostat. If you have a gas dryer, it is likely not heating because of a defective gas valve solenoid. Feb 2, 2022

Amana Dryer Not Heating? Here's What to Do - Fred's Appliance

All question need full make and model to fully assist you. https://www.google.com/search?q=Amana+%28model%29+dryer+parts ..

see pics and check for bad bearings and or bad motor switch, loose belt or belt not conected to motor tensioner

Question edited for clarity.

10" Pedestal for Front Load Washer and Dryer

Amana https://www.amana.com > ... > Laundry Organizers Amana 10" Pedestal for Front Load Washer and Dryer - White (XHP1000XW). ... Raises Your Washer and Dryer to a More Comfortable Height for Loading and ... US$278.00 · ‎In stock More here https://www.google.com/search?q=Amana+NED7200TW+dryer+%22pedestal%22 ..

That is dangerous. Call for service, the law says only registered gas technicians can work on gas appliances. Turn the gas off at the rear. There is enough gas in a dryer leak to blow your windows out on that floor. The igniter or thermocouple is faulty.

Question edited for a lot more clarity. Question moved to maker category. The Belt https://www.google.com/search?q=Amana+YNED7200TW+replacement+belt Videos

The buttons and the control panel need to be repaired or retrofitted or be replaced.

Question edited for clarity.No, you normally do a full tear down and split the outer drum to get to the screw on the inner drum. You could undo it with grips from inside and use a magnet taped to a coat hanger to collect the screw from between the gap.