Gas Dryer No Heat

[DrJ]

Our gas dryer just quit heating up today. Any ideas whats wrong. Thanks DrJ

[sparcebag]

I'd first check the electronic ignition unit.

[fastkaw]

What sparcebag said.

Do you have a dryer with hot surface ignition? If so is the ignitor heating up?

[bearslayer]

What kind is it? It could be a few different things and I can tell you how to check them.

[DrJ]

I just took it apart and the ignitor looks fine and I checked and it has continuity.Its a whirlpool. When I look in the front panel hole the ignitor isn't glowing so from what I've found online its not the solenoid. I'm wondering if it could be the thermostat? DrJ.

[bearslayer]

Take the back off of the dryer. To the left of exhaust chute (if facing back of dryer) there is a little white piece with 2 wires on it. It's a safety thermostat. Take the 2 wires and hook them together (bypassing that part) and then turn on dryer. Of course have the dryer unplugged when touching the wires. That should solve your problem.

[DrJ]

Bearslayer, I did what you said and the heat came on. I have one happy wife now since I'm leaving for a week hunting geese. Thanks for your help.And quick reply. Take Care DrJ.

[bearslayer]

You should replace that piece, it's called a thermal fuse. They are pretty cheap >$20. Good luck hunting

[fishandshroom]

nice job bearslayer

[bearslayer]

Thank you fishandshroom

[Surface Tension]

nice job bearslayer

DITTO

[dan z]

had the same thing happen to ours and the ole lady was glad we did not have to spend a dime on that old dryer. I did replace some wiring but I just used some out of the garage