Recently, my dryer started to act up. What it is doing is this: When you first turn it on, it heats up and you can see the flame. This only lasts about a minute or two and then goes out and you get no heat. If you shut it off and wait, turn it back on you get the same results. If you turn it on right away, it doesn't even try to heat up. I have taken the back off and cleaned everything. I have ran it with out the vent hooked up. The second thing it is doing(may have been doing this for awhile without us noticing) is that on one setting, the timer does not move and the dryer will run and run....never getting hot.
SOURCE: Whirl pool Dryer not staying hot
Ok, if the timer is malfunctioning, i recommend replacing this device asap. this can be the central issue. the timer is the brain and, if it is not functioning at optimal range, it will effect all components and the way they operate. replace th timer asap.
I would also check the following to address the heating issue as well but, im sure the fualty timer is the cuase.
Check the following before replacing the time just to be sure.
1. Gas valve coils
igniter glows, then shuts off without igniting gas - the problem is
probably with defective coils (black, located on top of the gas
valve). It is recommended to replace all coils (usually two or
three) if found defective.
Note: Sometimes the whole gas valve may be defective, thus not
letting the gas out. However, this problem is not common.
2. Thermal fuse
Most dryers have a thermal fuse, which burns out when the dryer
overheats, in which case the dryer will either not run at all or
stop heating. The fuse is usually located on the vent duct, inside the
dryer. A blown fuse will show no continuity when measured with a
meter. Before replacing the fuse, make sure the blower wheel is not
broken or clogged, and there is nothing blocking the venting.
Note: It is recommended by most dryer manufacturers to replace a
hi-limit thermostat when replacing a thermal fuse.
3. igniter
igniter may burn out or break. Replace the igniter if found
defective.
Note: Igniters are very fragile and break easily. It is recommended
to handle the igniter only touching the ceramic part of it (usually
white in color).
4. Flame sensor (or radiant heat sensor)
Replace the sensor (located near the igniter) if found defective.
Posted on Jun 03, 2009
SOURCE: whirl pool elect dryer keeps tripping breaker
Ok, this is the result of a failed High limit thermostat. you should replace this failed device asap.
Check for continuity in the thermal fuse as well. replace if no continuity is found.
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OK, 1 more thing. I did take everything apart and clean it to assue there was not lint build up anywhere. When it stops heating and i open the door, close the door and restart the dryer, you can see the orange glow but never lights back up.
I have the same symptoms - it heats when first starting, but doesn't stay hot. It runs forever, but doesn't dry the clothes.. How do you know if it's coils or thermostat?
thanks,
PEter
cleaned all parts
how do you access the gas valve coils, please? I looked at the burner tube...I see no way of accessing even the glow rod
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