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• Durwin Sharp // May 28, 2007 at 5:41 pm

  I have a Whirlpool LGN2000JQ0 gas dryer. It starts and runs normally (heat, tumble, etc.) for the first short while, but when the flame cycles off it stays off. After this first time, the igniter cycles on – glows red/orange and draws about 3.2 amps (I understand that a simple continuity test isn’t sufficient but that a current test should be between 3-4 amps). The solenoid coils are energized. The main coil seems to be energized all the time and the auxiliary coil is energized when the igniter is on – a screwdriver held near the top of the coils vibrates.

  Is there something wrong with the way I’m thinking about how this works? If I put all of this together, it seems as though all of the safety/sensor components are working (fusible link, over temperature sensor, timer, temperature controller) so all I am left with is a weak solenoid coil or a sticking gas valve. I don’t see how a coil could weaken – a bad internal connection or short would more likely burn it out. So I seem to be left with a sticking gas valve.

  The one confusing part – hopefully more information for you – is that, although intermittent, it seems to be intermittent in a repeatable way. After the dryer has sat idle for 30-45 minutes, it fires up when started. It’s only after it warms up and gets into its temperature control cycle (it seems to be after the first cycle) that the igniter cycles and the solenoids buzz, but the gas does not come on.

  I’ve posted this problem several places and will be calling my local appliance store tomorrow. Wherever I get the best answer is likely where I will order the parts.

  Thanks in advance for your advice.
  Durwin Sharp

• Gene // May 28, 2007 at 7:11 pm

  Hello Durwin
  If the igniter cycles on and off then most likely (95%) the problem with your dryer is bad gas valve coils and only 5% chance is sticking gas valve. Moneywise is much better to replace the gas valve coils first($16.18 – part number 279834) compare to the gas valve assembly ($109.84 – part number 279923). If the igniter stays on all the time, then the problem is welded terminals inside the flame sensor. In that case the flame sensor has to be replaced ($27.78 – part number 338906). Based on my experience replacing the gas valve coils will solve the problem.
  Good luck. Thanks for stopping by. Please, keep me updated.
  Gene.

• Durwin Sharp // May 30, 2007 at 1:26 pm

  Gene,
  Thanks for your comments – they were right on track. Unfortunately, since we had been without a dryer over the long weekend (our household does 12-15 loads of laundry each week) we were desperate for a working dryer. When I got the same advice from our local parts dealer, I bought the coils from them, installed them, and the dryer now works. BUT I have not forgotten your timely advice so will bookmark your site and be back to you with other questions and parts requests.

  Now that I think of it, we have a Dacor W305 “convection plus” wall oven. The oven works as well as it is designed to work (I would NEVER buy another, but that’s a different story) except as it relates to setting time and temperature. The controller has a knob that you turn to dial the digital indicator up and down – but it is highly erratic. One click up can change set temperature up (or down) by hundreds of degrees, or only 5. My wife goes nuts every time she has to reset temperature and even I find it quite annoying, although some persistence will eventually result in “happening upon” the right temperature. I suspect that the only solution is to replace the entire controller (and given the overpriced nature of the oven, I’m sure it’s ridiculously expensive), but your thoughts and perhaps a price on the replacement controller would be appreciated. Since we’ve lived with this turkey for many years, the urgency for replacement isn’t what it was for the dryer.

  Thanks again for your advice,
  Durwin

• Gene // Jun 1, 2007 at 2:55 am

  Hi Durwin,
  It does not matter were you bought the part. My main goal is to help people and I’m glad to hear from you that my advice was right.
  About your oven: sounds like the problem is bad control board. You were absolutely right – it is very expensive, especially because the new control board is a retrofit kit. It comes with a new, redesigned glass panel and completely different control board. Also, it comes with complete installation instructions and I believe it’s not going to be a complicated job for you. Because you did not mentioned the color of your oven I will give part numbers and prices for both white and black. The part number for the white kit is 86600W and you can buy for $ 478.93 here: http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=SrmyP8LkIos&offerid=122738.579804753&type=10&subid=
  The part number for the black kit is 86600B and you can buy it for         $ 401.54 here: http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=SrmyP8LkIos&offerid=122738.579804757&type=10&subid
  Thanks for stopping by. I’m always ready to help.

  Gene

• mike // Feb 18, 2008 at 11:58 pm

  if flame sensor reads cont., should’nt that change when flashlight is shined onto it?

• Gene // Feb 19, 2008 at 5:43 am

  Hi Mike,

  No, it should not because the flame sensor sensing the temperature, not the light.

  As soon as it heats up to the proper temperature the circuit through the flame sensor opens and the current redirects in a different way.

  Thanks for stopping by. I’m always ready to help.

  Gene.

• Steven Chase Spurgeon // May 12, 2008 at 9:33 pm

  I’ve got a Kenmore gas dryer that is making me crazy. It fires intermittently and works fine for a few minutes, then shuts down. I have yet to check the fuse, but will do so when I get back to it in the morning. Any ideas of what’s going on? I’d sure love to save some time and money.

• Gene // May 12, 2008 at 10:58 pm

  Hi Steven,

  The problem with your dryer is a bad gas valve coil. No doubt about it. It has nothing to do with the thermal fuse, because if the fuse is blown the dryer would not fire at all.

  Replacing the coil should solve the problem. The part number for the gas valve coil kit is 279834.

  Thanks for stopping by. Please, keep me posted.

  Gene.

• Steven Chase Spurgeon // May 13, 2008 at 8:23 pm

  Gene:

  Your diagnostic skills are amazing. I replaced the gas valve coils and the dryer fired right up and is performing perfectly.

  I regret I didn’t have time to get a part from you, but will bookmark your site and will happily do business with you when the next need arises.

  You are a good man and I’m proud to know you.

  Steven

• Gene // May 13, 2008 at 11:02 pm

  Steven,

  I’m glad you were able to fix it.

  I’m always ready to help.
  Gene.

• Scott // Jul 22, 2008 at 11:45 pm

  Gene,

  My dryer will go through a few cycles of the ignitor comming on and then a flame (roughly 10 to 15 min) before all I get is the glow of the ignitor. If I am reading the above advise correctly it sounds like the coils, is that correct?

  What I don’t understand is why they work for a few cycles then stop?

  Scott

• Gene // Jul 23, 2008 at 1:17 am

  Hi Scott,

  You are absolutely right, the problem with your dryer are a bad coils. They work as long as they are cold.

  Replacing the coils should solve the problem. The part number for the gas valve coil kit is 279834.

  Thanks for stopping by. Please, keep me posted.
  Gene.

• Scott // Jul 23, 2008 at 1:19 pm

  Gene,

  That did the trick! At least I am assuming it did, I am now 1/2 hour into the cycle and it is still getting a flame!

  However another issue seems to have worsen. about 6 months after we got the dryer, we had to start proping my Workmate up against the door to keep it running. I was working at Sears at the time so I asked the repair guy and he said “There isn’t really anything that I can do, becuase the door opens down any type of pressure on it takes it out of alignment”. Well after doing this repair, I have had to re-prop a few times. It may be becuase the dryer is not back to it’s normal location so it may not be level, but was he correct? Can this issue not be fixed?

  Scott

• Gene // Jul 23, 2008 at 7:53 pm

  Scott,

  I’m glad to hear you are back in business.

  Regarding the door problem it could be a bad door latch or the door itself is bend and/or out of alignment. When you close the door, the door latch should make a clicking sound and the door should stay firmly closed.

  Gene.

• Vinny // Oct 13, 2008 at 4:11 am

  Gene,
  I have replaced the igniter, flame sensor, and gas valve coils, and the dryer still does not heat. i am running out of ideas what do more can i do to fix my issue?

  Vinny

• Gene // Oct 13, 2008 at 8:34 pm

  Hi Vinny,

  Most likely the problem is a bad thermal fuse. For more accurate advise and part numbers I need the complete model number of the dryer.

  Thanks for stopping by.
  Gene.

• Lauren // Sep 10, 2009 at 6:27 pm

  Hello Gene,

  I read over your VERY helpful troubleshooting article on gas dryers not heating up after I had already taken in the thermal fuse and thermostat to be tested (they were fine). I wish I had found your article first, then I would have known that it was the coils that needed to be replaced. I was quite intimidated and had no idea what I was doing at first, but was brave enough to try to fix it with the help of your photos and step-by-step instructions. My dryer is in perfect working order now, heating up like it should. I’m a stay home mom with 3 kids, so I use the washer and dryer almost every day. Thanks again for your clear and understandable online help. I will be back anytime I have appliance issues, and I’m more knowledgable and confidant to tackle problems myself before calling for an expensive repair that I could do just as well. Best wishes to you.

• Gene // Sep 14, 2009 at 1:06 am

  Thank you very much for your good words! I’m glad it helped you get back in business.

  Gene.

• Tom DesEnfants // Mar 3, 2010 at 1:56 am

  Thanks,
  The website and your comments led me to replacing the gas coils and they work perfectly.

• Gene // Mar 3, 2010 at 11:43 pm

  You are welcome Tom,

  I’m glad you were able to fix your dryer.

  Gene.

• Chris // Apr 6, 2010 at 5:25 pm

  Ok, my dryer is running again, the issue was a broken pin/connector from the radiant flame sensor, I just screw then again and now it´s workingm thanks for this page Gene, it really helped me to detecto the root cause.

  Kind Regards

  Chris

• Gene // Apr 6, 2010 at 7:34 pm

  I’m glad you are back in business and the repair was that simple with no cost to you.

  Gene.

• Larry // May 11, 2010 at 5:57 pm

  Boy, am I glad that I found your site with all the answers to my dryer problems. The igniter would come on and the gas would light, but after a few moments the gas would quit lighting. The thermostat would make an awful noise while trying to do what it was designed for. But all the symptoms were adding up to a bad gas valve. I went ahead and replaced them and ran 2 loads of
  laundry with no more problems. Thank you so much for pointing me in the right direction to fix
  my dryer problem. Just as soon as I read where
  the dryer wasn’t heating intermittently, I knew that I had a bad gas valve. Thanks for being there for us do-it-yourselfer’s. Take care and thanks again, Larry

• Gene // May 11, 2010 at 6:47 pm

  You are welcome Larry.

  I’m glad it helped you to fix your dryer. Thank you for your good words.

  Gene.

• Brad Stribling // Aug 3, 2010 at 1:52 am

  Gene,
  Thanks for your postings, replaced my coils on my Whirlpool with the new part and everything is great.
  When removing the front panel on the unit with no kick panel (2 screw description), the door springs do not need to be removed. All else is well described. Thank you!

• Gene // Aug 3, 2010 at 5:21 am

  You are welcome Brad.

  Thank you for the feed back and good luck with your dryer.

  Gene.

• Eric // Sep 10, 2010 at 1:51 am

  Gene,

  I just wanted to report another success story with replacement coils. It has been said before, but it bears repeating: thank you! You have done a great service by posting this information.

• Gene // Sep 10, 2010 at 3:20 am

  You are welcome Eric,

  I’m glad it helped you to fix your dryer.

  Thank you for the feed back and good luck with your dryer.

  Gene.

• Ryk McCarty // Sep 14, 2010 at 3:38 pm

  While I never posted a question about my dryer problem (not heating) I quickly had an idea,based on other readers problems, and good solid advice from “Gene”,what my problem was and ordered my parts which arrived in within 2 days. My dryer is repaired and working and I would like to thank you for the confidence this “Gene” forum provides for the DIY. Ryk

• John // Jul 25, 2013 at 8:38 am

  I hope someone still may be checking this post. I have a dryer and the ignitor is staying lit and never going out. But the gas is never being released to light the flame. I think it may be the flame sensor? Does this sound correct?

• Gene // Jul 25, 2013 at 11:55 am

  Hello John.

  You are on the right track. The problem with your dryer is a bad flame sensor. Looks like the contacts inside got welded. If your dryer is made by Whirlpool then the part number for the flame sensor is 338906

  Thanks for stopping by.

  Gene.

• Gene // Aug 6, 2014 at 11:40 am

  Hello Walter.
  Thank you for your question.

  You may want to check for continuity the flame sensor and the hi-limit thermostat. If they check as functional then the timer might be the culprit. Check the timer for continuity between the terminals BK and R. The timer has to be set on. If there is no continuity, the timer would need to be replaced.

  The flame sensor 338906

  

  The hi-limit thermostat 279048

  

  The timer 3976574

  

  Good luck and keep us posted.
  Gene.

• Walter // Aug 13, 2014 at 9:34 pm

  Gene,

  Thank you for your helpful advice. As you recommended, I removed the flame sensor to check it for continuity. I was immediately intrigued, as electrical devices normally have two or more wires and it’s very hard to check for continuity across one. I thought that the circuit could possibly complete through the chassis, as this is how cars do it, but then I poked around a bit and found a stray wire with the broken-off terminal still in its jaws. I followed your link, ordered the part (very painless and the part arrived very quickly), and put it in and bada bing, problem solved.

  Thanks again for helping me out. I am most grateful.

  P.S. Your link to the Maytag flame sensor leads to a Whirlpool igniter, so you might want to revise the link.

• Gene // Aug 17, 2014 at 5:12 pm

  Hello Walter,

  Thank you for your good words!
  I’m glad to hear you were able to diagnose and fix the problem with your dryer. Good job!

  Thank you for pointing me to a bad link. I double checked all links and did not find anything wrong.

  Thanks again for stopping by and your feedback.
  Gene.

• Dan // Dec 2, 2014 at 7:22 pm

  So out of the blue my dryer would heat at first, and then later into the cycle it would no longer heat. At first I replaced the thermostat and fuse with no success. I then replaced the gas valve coils and voilà! The dryer worked again! However, a couple days later it stopped working again. However, now it doesn’t heat at all, not even at the beginning of the cycle like it did before. Thoughts? I’m thinking maybe the gas valve coils I bought were bad? (I did not buy them from here, but maybe I will next time if this is likely the problem.).

• Gene // Dec 2, 2014 at 7:57 pm

  Hello Dan,

  You may want to check the thermal fuse and the igniter for continuity. Let me know the result. The complete model number of the dryer would help too.

  Thank you,
  Gene.

• Kyle // Dec 22, 2014 at 1:13 pm

  Hi, I have an old Whirlpool GGQ8858EQ0 dryer that does not heat. It worked when my wife dried a comforter. Next load would not heat. I replaced the gas valve solenoids part number 279834, but it still stays cold for the whole cycle. Any idea what I need to check/replace?

• Gene // Dec 22, 2014 at 2:00 pm

  Hello Kyle,

  I need more detailed description on the problem.
  Make sure the gas shut off valve behind the dryer is completely open.
  Does the igniter glow?
  If it does not, check the thermal fuse, the igniter and the flame sensor for continuity and post the results.
  If it does glow and the shut off valve is open, very likely the gas valve has gone bad.

  Gene.

• Kyle // Dec 25, 2014 at 1:46 pm

  Sorry for the delay. Thermal fuse has no continuity, everything else does. Gas valve was open when running dryer. My model number is GGQ8858EQ0. Is the fuse you have listed above the correct one for me? It looks exactly the same.

• Gene // Dec 26, 2014 at 2:39 pm

  Hello Kyle,

  Yes, this is the part you were looking for. Just click on the part number to order it.

  You also may want to clean the dryer vents as well as the dryer inside.

  Happy New year!
  Gene.

• Kyle // Jan 2, 2015 at 10:10 pm

  I have a whirlpool has dryer, model wgd4800xq1
  My dryer does not heat up at all! I replaced the thermal fuse, still nothing lights up! I checked the flame sensor and the ignitor for continuity and they are both good! When it runs and I look through the peep hole at the bottom nothing is lit up, nothing glows! What do you think this could be and about how much would it cost?

• Gene // Jan 4, 2015 at 12:26 pm

  Hello Kyle,

  There are a few parts in the heating circuit in your dryer. You may want to check them all for continuity before you will replace anything else. Unplug the dryer and remove the wires connected to the parts you are going to test. Start testing from the cycling thermostat (across two large terminals) which is located on the blower wheel housing, next to the thermal fuse. Then check the hi-limit thermostat and the thermal cut-off. Both of them are located on the heater box.
  If all of the above parts tested as functional, open the control panel and check the timer for continuity between the terminals A and C while the timer is in on position. If there is no continuity, the timer would need to be replaced.

  The cycling thermostat part number is 3387134

  The hi-limit thermostat part number is w10423382

  The thermal cut-off comes as a kit, including the hi-limit thermostat. Both parts have to be installed. The thermal cut-off kit part number is w10480709

  The timer part number is w10185981

  You can view the prices and order a needed part by clicking on the part number.

  Good luck.
  Gene.

• Kyle // Jan 5, 2015 at 8:10 pm

  So it was the thermal cut off! However now that it works and heats up, it takes a really long time to dry, as it did before the cut off went out! What should I do now?

• Gene // Jan 12, 2015 at 10:26 pm

  Hello Kyle,

  Sorry for the delay.

  The most common reason for long time to dry is restricted dryer vent. It needs cleaning every year. Especially if it goes on top of the roof. Make sure the vent hood is clean and not blocked.

  Gene.

• Gene // Jan 12, 2015 at 10:29 pm

  Hello Kyle,

  Sorry for the delay.

  The most common reason for long time to dry is restricted dryer vent. It needs cleaning once a year. If the vent is really long then such cleaning requires a special equipment and should be done by professional. Check the vent hood. Make sure it’s clean.

  Gene.

• Brian // Mar 7, 2015 at 12:19 pm

  I have a Whirlpool gas dryer. The Group A type. I have replaced the thermal fuse, the coils, the high temp thermostat and the cycle thermostat. The flame sensor checks ok. What happens is the flame either cuts out after 1-2 sec or never starts. If i remove the lint screen from the dryer it seem to work correctly. The flame starts and stays on. It is almost like the air flow is having a effect on the gas. I am thinking the gas valve is not opening all the way and the flame is getting blown out. Could it be the controller or the flame sensor.

  Thanks

• Gene // Mar 7, 2015 at 1:22 pm

  Hello Brian.
  Thank you for your question. You may want to start the troubleshooting from inspecting the lint screen. Make sure it is not rusted or restricted in any other way. If it is, the lint screen would need to be replaced.
  Unplug the dryer and pull it out of the wall. Remove the rear panel and the lint chute, also known as a blower housing and clean it inside. Put everything back together and give it a try.
  If you would need any part number, post the complete model number of the dryer.
  Good luck. Keep me posted please.
  Gene.

• Brian // Mar 7, 2015 at 6:16 pm

  Gene,

  The screen is ok and I did clean the lint chute. The air flow out the dryer seems fine.

  Thanks,

• Gene // Mar 8, 2015 at 1:16 pm

  Brian,

  Disconnect the vent hose from the dryer and run it.
  Let me know how it works.

  Thank you.
  Gene.
  P.S. The model number will help.

• Brian // Mar 8, 2015 at 9:51 pm

  Gene,

  We did disconnect the vent hose since day one, no luck. Today I tried to bypass the door switch to run it with door open the flame will stay on, then once put door closed the flame cut off.

  Model number LGC7848DQO

  Thanks,
  Brian

• Gene // Mar 15, 2015 at 7:38 pm

  Hello Brian,

  Running the dryer with open door does not have any sense because there is no air flow through the dryer at all.
  I would try to bypass the hi-limit thermostat and run the dryer for no longer than a minute. Uf the flame will stay on, just replace the hi-limit thermostat.

  The part number for the hi-limit thermostat is 279048

  Good luck.

  Gene.

• Brian // Mar 17, 2015 at 2:10 pm

  I have replaced the thermal fuse, the coils, the high temp thermostat and the cycle thermostat. I wondered why it is still not working. Any suggestions?

• Gene // Mar 17, 2015 at 11:21 pm

  Hello Brian,

  The problem with your dryer caused by restricted air flow. No doubt about it. Per your description, it works fine if you remove the lint screen. So I believe the lint screen is the culprit. I would suggest to clean it with a wire brush and some good cleaning solution, or just replace it.

  The part number for the lint screen is 349639

  Keep me posted.

  Gene.

• Mark Alford // Mar 17, 2015 at 3:47 pm

  I have a whirlpool gas dryer model WDG5600SQ0 ,the gas will ignite into a flame but burns out after a few minutes. Have replaced flame sensor , gas valve solenoid , all the fuses and thermostats check out with continuity. What else could it be maybe timer.
  Thanks
  Mark

• Gene // Mar 17, 2015 at 11:26 pm

  Hello Mark,

  Thank you for your question.

  The flame should not stay ON all the time. It’s cycling ON and OFF depending on the temperature inside the drum. It is normal for the flame to go OFF after a few minutes. So what exactly is wrong with your dryer?

  Gene.

• Dave Williams // Apr 23, 2015 at 7:14 am

  Gene, My Kenmore 110-87873100 -78731 gas drier
  Runs and heats up for awhile then the machine shuts down. From reading posts I believe it is the gas valve coils can you let me know the part number that I need? Possibly where to buy one?

• Gene // Apr 23, 2015 at 9:06 pm

  Hello Dave.

  Thank you for your question.

  If the flame goes off and not reigniting while the igniter glows red, most likely the gas valve coils have failed.

  The part number for the coil kit is 279834

  You can order the kit from AppliancePartsPros.com by clicking on the part number.

  Keep me posted.

  Good luck.

  Gene.

• Willie // May 4, 2015 at 4:22 am

  Hi Gene,

  I have an old Kenmore LP gas dryer. It was heating for about 10-15 minutes but not enough to get the clothes dry. I just replaced the gas coils (279834) . and totally cleaned out the exhaust pipe and inside as far as lint goes. That seems to have helped.

  I also checked all the fuses and things on the back for continuity and they check out.

  But still it does not get the clothes dry during a regular cycle. The gas cycles on and off but at the end the clothes are still damp and I need to run a 20 minute touch up to get them dry.

  What do you suggest I try next?

  thanks so much,

  Willie in Maine

• Gene // May 4, 2015 at 8:30 pm

  Hello Willie in Maine,

  Thank you for your question.

  I would suggest to check the exhaust temperature during the cycle. Disconnect the vent hose from the dryer and put into the outlet pipe a simple food thermometer. Send me the results together with the model number of the dryer and temperature setting.

  Thank you,
  Gene.

• Rick // May 5, 2015 at 2:21 pm

  This is a great thread, and it almost solves my problem. I’m convinced that the radiant flame sensor is OK, so I want to replace the coils. The problem is that I can’t find coils for Sears M/N 110.87573110. The site I checked said that the coils you recommend can’t be used on my dryer. Are they really different? Please give me a solution other than an entire burner assembly.

• Gene // May 6, 2015 at 9:28 pm

  Hello Rick,

  Sorry for sad news. Unfortunately the gas valve coils used in your very old dryer have been discontinued long time ago and are no longer available. The only solution is to replace the whole gas valve assembly. It is expensive and I’m not sure if such old dryer is worth it.

  Gene.

• Joe // May 5, 2015 at 9:30 pm

  Hi Gene,

  I have a Kenmore Gas Dryer – Model: 77832791 – 77832
  The flame stays on for 10 seconds and then goes out. I have changed the Solenoid Coils and the flame will light, but still goes out after 10 seconds. Then, a minute or two later the ignitor glows again and the flame starts, then, goes out after 10 seconds. I also ran the Dryer with the vent system disconnected. Cleaned the vent system reconnected it and still the flame goes out after 10 seconds.

  Any ideas..?? What do you suggest I try next?

  Thanks so much!

  Joe from Chicago

• Gene // May 6, 2015 at 9:50 pm

  Hello Joe,

  Thank you for your question.

  If there are no airflow restrictions, then possible the cause of the problem is a faulty hi-limit thermostat. Carefully bypass it and give it a try. Or just replace it. If you will by it from AppliancePartsPros.com and it would not fix the problem, you can easy return the part.

  The part number for the hi-limit thermostat is w10423382

  Good luck.

  Gene.

• Willie // May 8, 2015 at 6:48 am

  Hi Gener,

  I have found that if I set the timer 3 dashes past the ‘suggested dot’ on the dial it is drying. If this changes I will try your temp monitoring suggestion and be in touch. This is a great resource for saving money and helping us wean off the throw away consumer society.

  thanks,

  willie

• Joe // May 8, 2015 at 1:24 pm

  Hi Gene,

  Thanks for your reply. I replaced both the hi-limit thermostat and the Flame Sensor, as well as, the Solenoids Coils. I still have the same issue / problem. I have a Kenmore Gas Dryer – Model: 77832791 – 77832
  The flame stays on for 10 seconds and then goes out. I have changed the Solenoid Coils and the flame will light, but still goes out after 10 seconds. Then, a minute or two later the ignitor glows again and the flame starts, then, goes out after 10 seconds. I also ran the Dryer with the vent system disconnected. Cleaned the vent system reconnected it and still the flame goes out after 10 seconds.
  My Dad thinks it might be the Gas Valve.
  Dad thinks I should replace the gas valve assembly on the unit.
  What do you think…??

  Thanks,
  Joe

• Gene // May 10, 2015 at 9:16 pm

  Hi Joe,

  Possible the gas valve is the culprit and your Dad is on the right track. This part is expensive. That’s why I did not mention it yet. You can order the part from AppliancePartsPros.com and give it a try. If it would not solve the problem, you can return the part for the full refund.

  The part number for the gas valve assembly is 279923

  Thank you,
  Gene.

• Dan // May 12, 2015 at 4:03 pm

  I have a Roper gas dryer model RGD4400vq1, i have checked the cycling thermastat,the thermal fuse,high limit thermastat,thermal cutoff, and radiant sensor, all have continuity. I replaced the ignitor and coil packs and dryer still doesent heat. when you turn it on the flame comes on for about 10 sec then shuts off and it makes a wierd noise for about a min, then the flame comes back on and the noise goes away, then after about 10 sec it shuts off and the noise comes back. any help would be appreciated. Thank you

• Gene // May 12, 2015 at 10:19 pm

  Hello Dan,

  Sounds like the gas valve has failed. This part is not serviceable and would need to be replaced. The part is expensive. If you will decide to fix it, you may want to order the part from AppliancePartsPros.com by clicking on the part number below. You can return the part for the full refund if it would not solve the problem.

  The part number for the gas valve assembly is 8318277

  Thank you,
  Gene.

• Brian // Jul 9, 2015 at 7:02 pm

  I have a Kenmore 80 series gas dryer. The dryer turns on and the drum turns but there is no heat. I don’t see the igniter glowing when it’s on and I don’t smell gas. Is it the fuse, igniter, or coils? Or something else. Thanks,

  Brian

• Gene // Jul 9, 2015 at 10:59 pm

  Hello, Brian.

  Thank you for your question.

  Possible the thermal fuse has blown.

  In order to provide most accurate advice I need the complete model number of the dryer.

  Gene.

• Brian // Jul 10, 2015 at 6:38 am

  Model 110.74842400
  Serial MR2603157
  Type: DWSR-NAT-1206006-CV22
  Kenmore 80 series gas dryer

• Gene // Jul 10, 2015 at 10:54 pm

  Hello, Brian.

  Thank you for the model number you provided.

  Unplug the dryer. Check the thermal fuse for continuity as described in the step 1 of the article.

  If the thermal fuse is open, it would need to be replaced as well as the cycling thermostat. You also may want to clean the dryer vent line.

  The part number for the thermal fuse is 3392519

  The part number for the cycling thermostat is 3387134

  Good luck.

  Gene.

• Brenda // Sep 23, 2015 at 3:10 pm

  Gene

  We think we have diagnosed our Kenmore HE2 front load dryer as needing new solinoid coils. My question, our dryer was converted to propane by our supplier. Will we need to do anything else when we replace this part?

• Gene // Sep 24, 2015 at 7:20 pm

  Hello Brenda,

  Thank you for your question.

  If the gas valve coils is the culprit, then it doesn’t matter which gas is used in your dryer.

  Good luck.

  Gene.

• Tom // Oct 4, 2015 at 8:00 am

  Roper by Whirlpool model # rgd4440vq2
  I am not getting heat on a regular basis with my dryer. occasionally it works but at times it is not even glowing to start the flame. I thought it would be the gas coils but it also appears to only work on the high heat setting. Before I replace the coils I thought I would check to see if there could be something with the timer. I have tested the igniter and the Flame switch and both seem fine. I think the ohm reading was 725 or something. If it is the timer is there a way to test it?

• Gene // Oct 11, 2015 at 4:41 pm

  Hello Tom,

  Sorry for the delay.

  You can check the timer by testing for continuity between the timer terminals C and H. Prior to do that unplug the dryer and remove the wires connected to these terminals. The timer should be set on “auto-low heat” and/or “timed-low heat”. If there is no continuity, the timer would need to be replaced.

  The timer part number is w10185971

  Thank you.
  Good luck.

  Gene.

• Wendy // Apr 1, 2016 at 10:42 pm

  Please know reading your awesome instructions & years of comments, I solved our no heat no flame problem with our Kenmore 400 series. Best page ever!!!!

• Gene // Apr 17, 2016 at 11:14 pm

  Hello Wendy,

  Thank you so much for your good words.

  Gene.

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