Maytag Neptune MDG5500AW Gas Dryer
Problem for Maytag Neptune MDG5500AW Gas Dryer

Matag Gas Dryer not heating up




By falcon9147 on Nov 08, 2009

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Dear Expert:
My name is Gregg & I am a 20+ year Hydraulic & Mechanical Aircraft Mechanic for a large airline. I can fix most things, however this is one I don’t want to proceed without some who really know how to trouble shoot & find the best solution. Enough about me, here are my questions.

1. We have a 9 year old Maytag gas dryer Model # MDG4000BWW and it has stopped providing heat for drying our clothes.
• We had had a similar experience with previous gas dryer & I am thinking that our current problem might be of the same ilk.
• Here is what I understand at this point.

o Lint trap is clean, damp clothes are placed in the drum, the door is closed, temperature setting is dialed in at high heat, & the start button is engaged, everything begins to work like normal.
o 60 minutes later the clothes are wet & the drum cavity is cold.
o I physically checked to assure that gas was getting to the gas valve unit located at the bottom rear of the unit.
o I understand the gas valve has safety features built in so as to prevent ignition before all the right conditions are met for correct ignition.
o This is where I need help. Do I just replace the whole unit or can more diagnostics be done to correct the problem & if so, at what cost?

Thank you & I look forward to hearing from you very soon.


Gregg L. Mitchell
73 Maple Ave.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 380-2113

Best Solution

posted on Nov 08, 2009
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jumptrout51

Rank: Guru  Maytag Washers & Dryers  Expert
Rating: 90%, 1077 votes
Check the glowbar igniter at the gas valve. When calling for heat(turned on and running) it should register 3 amps or more on a clamp on amp meter. If 120 volts of power is going to the glowbar and it does not glow,it is bad. All thermostats and relays should be checked for continuity. If any read 0 it is a bad part.
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