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Gas Dryer Diagnostics

This picture shows the main parts of a gas dryer's burner system that can fail. Understanding each component and it's failure mode can really help diagnose a problem with a gas dryer.

Ignitor failure: The drum turns but the igniter doesn't glow, there is no clacking sound as the gas valves open and there is no flame ignition sound.

Radiant Sensor failure: The drum turns but the igniter doesn't glow, there is no clacking sound as the gas valves open and there is no flame ignition sound.

Gas Valve Solenoid failure: The drum turns and the igniter glows and gets turned off but there is no clacking sound as the gas valves open and there is no flame ignition sound.

And another component failure to be aware of, but that's not shown here, is the operating thermostat:

Operating Thermostat failure: The drum turns but the igniter doesn't glow, the gas valves don't open (there is no clacking sound) and there is no flame ignition sound.

And here's a picture of other components to ohm out if you're getting no heating at all:

For more information, check out the Gas Dryer Problem Solver.

Still confused? To learn more about your dryer or to order parts, click here.

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