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Gas valve replacemnet

I have checked all my sensors that I can get to, and they are all good. I have been told and have read that there are coils or sensors on the gas valve which goes beyond my vision and reach. I have failed to be able to ge tto those sensors and cannot dismantle the structure enough to pull them and have them checked. I have been online and fail to get the schematics to come up on how to accomplish this. Any suggestions would be nice.

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Azbrute Mar 16, 2008

Master-tech--When I start it up, I get a glow and then actual fire to start after so long it goes out and never comes back on, like If I open the door or I supose when the thermostat kicks it off.

FidleDad1-- it is a Kenmore. i can take off the back, of the unit to start with. I see the two screws for the gas valve, but the pipe/valve extends beyond the rear pannel wall. When valve is taken loose, it still wont budge, must be still connected inside. I found some schematics, but I cannot get the top to come loose/off. I know where those bolts are and the lock brackets in the front. I was able to find the schematics in Sears.com surfed around and found the parts page. I am going to try again with the schematic locations.
Azbrute Mar 16, 2008

I got the coils off.. Thanks, but they tested ust fine, so now here is the updated problem that I need help on. My gas dryer will glow and then come to flame, for a short while. It runs for while at full flame, and then it cuts out. it never seems to reignite after that, and the drum cools off and hten I am blowing nothing but cool air. Please give suggestions.
Azbrute Mar 16, 2008

I got the coils off.. Thanks, but they tested ust fine, so now here is the updated problem that I need help on. My gas dryer will glow and then come to flame, for a short while. It runs for while at full flame, and then it cuts out. it never seems to reignite after that, and the drum cools off and hten I am blowing nothing but cool air. Please give suggestions.
Azbrute Mar 19, 2008

Problem solved, it was a bad gas valve. Thanks for all the help.
Anonymous May 11, 2010

when the dryer starts up do you get a bright glow from the glow bar??

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If the unit is short cycling then there is a thermosat issue sounds like your burner is ok as the unit calls for heat it send power thru the stats and power to the ignitor to open the gas valve also check your vent going to the outside if this is clogged you will force hot air back into the unit prematurely turning off the thermostat(also a long time to dry)

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What kind dryer if kenmore model starts with 110 you remove front dryer top comes up 2 screws then remove gas valve right there

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