My dryer is gas. The problem is that when I turn on the drier the flame ignites and after a while goes out and does not re-ignite.

Hello,

Since the igniter glows i am wondering if within 1 minutes does it go off??or does the igniter just stay on??

If the igniter just stays on and doesnt go off the problem is going to the FLAME SENSOR

if the igniter goes off but no flame the problem will be the GAS VALVE COILS


GENE

Hello,

Their are 2 possible things wrong;

1) Does the igniter just stay on or does it glow and go off usually within 1 minute?..if the igniter just stays on and never goes off the FLAME SENSOR will be the problem
here is what the flame sensor looks like
2) if the igniter does glow then go off but no flame..the coils that open the gas valve are bad
here is what they look like

The part numbers are;

FALME SENSOR 338906

GAS VALVE COILS 279834

The parts could be ordered from your local appliance parts store or online at;
searspartsdirect.com
apdepot.com
partselect.com
apwanger.com
repairclinic.com

GENE..OldTech2332

perhaps the igniter is not strong enough to keep the dryer lit. if it is orange in color you need to change it, it should be white hot to open the valve to keep the gas flowing. hope this helps.

check the igniter to make sure it is glowing white and not orange. if it's orange replace it. you may also need the gas coils replaced.

replace the coils. i promise you. and here is a guide to most gas dryer problems that even a kid can see.

starts fine, cycles off, igniter comes on, hear a click, and no flame.-coils.
(can also be intermintent)

igniter stays on, no flame.-flame sensor

no glow from igniter.-igniter


remember, always allow about one minute for ignition.

does the igniter glow white or orange? if it is orange you need to replace it. has to be white hot to ignite. if the igniter is white it could be the coils not opening the gas valve all the time - an intermittent problem.

Replace the flame sensor on the side of the heat canister. You may also have to replace the gas valve coils.

Problem -
Gas flame comes on first few times then quits and igniter keeps cycling on and off but never lets the gas go.
Answer ( most common ) -
Replace the coils on the Gas Valve.
http://www.applianceaid.com/gas_dryer.html

I had a problem much the same as you and replaced the coils. Works like a charm now.

should have electronic igniter that light gas after turned on.

make sure that your vent is not plug up can you go outside your house and feel good air coming out the vent when the dryer is turn on if so the only other things it could be is the coils that sit on the ignotor assmebly or the high limit termistat is not working properly the coils are little black circle coils that sit in the ignitor assmly should have a metal braket across the top of them holding them in you can check resistance on these coils if you have an meter