The problem could be flame radiant sensor or in most cases the gas valve solenoid coils sitting on top of the gas valves. The radiant
sensor must be aligned perfectly with the igniter. The radiant
sensor contacts bypasses one of the gas valve solenoid coils and as the
igniter heats up it makes the sensor contact trips unbypassing
the coil and allowing the gas to flow and be ignited.
The problem is with the solenoid coils,
one with 2-prongs and the other has 3, if
the radiant sensor is aligned
with igniter and working perfectly but no gas is ignited. The buzzing sound is coming from the coils trying to operate the valves. Replacing both coils is the simple and only viable solution.
Thanks for the suggested solution... I have looked at some diagrams and, just to clarify, there is noted one main solenoid coil and one valve coil in the parts list. I am assuming from what you say that I need both if the radiant sensor is aligned properly (I will add that this dryer worked perfectly before being moved/sat unused for a year, then moved again, before being connected again to a gas source. My previous residence did not have natural gas available.)
Yes, you need those two coils.
The valves may have been stuck if the dryer is dormant for a year. Replace the coils and if the symptoms still persists, replace the gas valve assembly.
Replaced the coils but the same thing is occurring. So I am back to get the assembly tomorrow. I hope that takes care of it. Thanks again.
Replaced the coils, and it was pretty simple. It took me longer to find the screwdriver I needed than it did to R&R the coils. lol But, the issue is still the same... so, now my question is, how do I replace the valve? Any links to break away diagrams and step-by-steps would be appreciated, since I am pretty visual by nature.
Thank you. I have those diagrams, but what I was referring to was instructions with diagrams on how to remove the defective valve and install the new. Sorry if I wasn't clear. Thanks for any help.
You need to tear down the dryer completely. Remove the three hex-head screws from the rear flange of the dryer's top cover then lift the rear of the top cover and slide it back so the tabs clear the catches on the bracket, and remove the cover from the unit.
Remove the three screws from the machine control electronics board bracket and pull the bracket away from the side of the dryer so you can access the connectors. Disconnect the ends of the two user interface ribbon cables from the machine control electronics board connectors.
Open the door and pull out on the bottom of the console to release the locking tabs from the door panel then lift the console straight up until the brackets are free of the left and right side panel flanges and remove the console.
Remove the two hex-head screws from the bottom flange of the toe panel. Pull the panel out at the bottom, pull down, and remove the panel.
Remove the hex-head screw from the lint duct bracket and remove the bracket. Remove the two hex-head screws from the lint duct and remove the duct.
Reach around behind the drive motor and push the idler wheel arm to the left, then remove the tension, and remove the belt from the idler pulley.
Disconnect the 3-wire moisture sensor connector from the main harness connector and the 3-wire door switch connector from the machine control electronics board connector.
Loosen the two top front panel screws and remove the two bottom front panel screws.
Grasp the sides, lift, and pull the front panel forward so that the top screws are free of the keyhole slots. Lower the panel so that the drum sits on the components inside the cabinet, and slide the front panel and rollers away from the drum.
Slide the belt off the drum then lift the drum and remove it from the unit.
You can now remove the gas valve assembly and install the new one. Reassemble the dryer by following the tear down steps in reverse order. Use the following diagram as a guide when reinstalling a belt.
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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...
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