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Anonymous Posted on Sep 22, 2013

Lgr 8620 pwo gas dryer cycles and heats 3 or 4 times then igniter glows but no gas or ignition. Leave dryer off for 15 to 20 minutes re-start and burner works for 3 or 4 cycles and then igniter heats but no gas.

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ginko

Ginko

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  • Posted on Oct 04, 2008

SOURCE: Dryer heats slowly

When dryer heats too slow, that means that there is a problem either with the heating element, the thermostat, or the vent.

See the following suggeations from Repairclinic:

Drying is too slow It normally takes about 45 minutes for a dryer to dry a full load. If your dryer is taking more than an hour, check these.

Vent
Heating element
Internal ductwork
Cycling thermostat
Vent Frequently there's an obstruction in the vent duct from the dryer to the outside of the house. For the dryer to heat properly, the duct must be clean and clear of lint or any other substance.

Heating element Your dryer's heating element may be partially burned out. If it is, your dryer still heats, but at such a low temperature that it takes three or four times as long to dry the clothes. If the element is partially burned out, replace it.

Internal ductwork Your dryer has some internal ductwork. If it gets clogged, your dryer can't dry properly. In most dryers, to get to the internal ductwork to clear the clog, you have to substantially disassemble the dryer. A quick way to check for internal clogs is to remove the lint filter and use a flashlight to inspect the inside of the duct. If it looks clogged and you can't clear it using your vacuum, contact a qualified appliance repair technician.

Cycling thermostat Although this isn't a common problem, one of the thermostats that controls the temperature in your dryer may break and cause the dryer to heat poorly. If so, you need to replace it. The thermostat is usually a small, round, black device mounted to an oblong steel plate. The plate is mounted to the internal ductwork with two screws.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 31, 2010

SOURCE: Dryer drum rotates but does not dry. No heat.

Hi,
The problem is the ignitor...I know it sounds crazy but it is....replace the ignitor and you will be happy again...:-)

Here is a tip that I wrote about this...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4398592-gas_dryer_not_working_gas_dryer_not

heatman101

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 15, 2010

SOURCE: whirlpool dryer model #LGR 8620 pwo runs but only

Hi,
If you have a gas dryer...
The most common problem with a gas and no heat is the ignitor going bad...

Here is a tip that I wrote about that problem...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4398592-gas_dryer_not_working_gas_dryer_not

If your dryer is electric..
There could be a number of different problems...
Check out this tip that I wrote about this problem...


http://www.fixya.com/support/r3866345-dryer_troubleshooting_electric_dryer_won

heatman101

richroth

Richard Roth

  • 9472 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 05, 2011

SOURCE: no heat model # LGR

Here is a video to walk you thru the troubleshooting process.



Anonymous

  • 43501 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 15, 2011

SOURCE: my dryer heats up,, glow works, igniter works,,


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

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