20 Most Recent Whirlpool GGQ8831L Gas Dryer - Page 2 Questions & Answers

Hi, If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heatingthe most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glowssometimes 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 differentthings that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat. check out this electric no heat tip...

heatman101

Hi,

There can be many reasons why your dryer will not start or turn...

The most common causes are the belt breaking or jumping off, or the motor going bad...

Here are a couple of tips that I wrote will help you to figure out why your dryer will not run...

Dryer Repair - The Dryer is not Turning

Dryer Repair - The dryer will not start


heatman101

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It appears your thermistor (thermocouple) or gas valve solenoid has failed in this instance.

For replacement parts - head on over to PartSelect.com or RepairClinic.com and enter in your full model number for a full parts listing.
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PartSelect has a great schematic database for locating the part on your unit and great "testimonials" for each part that often times includes HOW-TO information.
RepairClinic has pictures of each part they sell and also a great how-to and troubleshooting for basic repairs.


If your unit has never been serviced - there should still be an original service manual enclosed in plastic taped to the inside of the shell.
In the service manual are Error codes, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting steps you can follow.


Anything too complicated or beyond your scope should be handled by a professional.

If you think you want to tackle the repair - and have gotten stuck on a step - reply to your question and I will be glad to help you out.




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The problem is the dryer coils have failed. They tend to fail as they heat up. They are inexpensive and easy to replace. Here is a link that should help troubleshooting a gas dryer

by all means when dealing with natural gas consult only trained professionals....as natural gas does not have an odor..the odor that you smell is an actually additive that has been place for just this reason.

Hi, If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heatingthe most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glowssometimes 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 differentthings that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat. check out this electric no heat tip...

heatman101

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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

Hi there,

Well if your dryer tumbles, but there is no heat then you may please check out the following -
1. First of all you can check out for proper air flow - Check the vent for proper air flow by placing your hand over the exterior vent while the dryer is running. You should feel a strong flow of air. If not then check the lint trap. It is located either on top of the dryer or possibly just inside the door. Remove any lint that has built up in the lint trap. Cleaning the lint trap should be done regularly, even as often as after every load. Do not operate the dryer without a lint trap in place.
2. Secondly you can check out the Ignitor - gas dryer blows air through a burner assembly to heat the air. The burner assembly consists essentially of a gas valve, ignitor and a flame sensor. If any part of the burner assembly malfunctions, the result will be low or no heat and slow drying of the clothes. Post comments for further help or information.....

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As you may know the gas continually comes on and off all through the cycle to regulate the heat. So the ig nitor and flame sensor is working because you hear it. But the lack of heat is due to faulty solenoid coils getting hot and quitting. When they cool off they work just a little bit more. Very hard to diagnose but easy to fix. Just get some new coilsDrop the bottom panel and you can access the gas assembly If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

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.

Check out this tip that will give more details…

Gas dryer not working gas dryer not heating
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4398592-gas_dryer_not_working_gas_dryer_not


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 tip to see the things that can fail to cause your electric dryer not to work.

Dryer Troubleshooting Electric dryer wont heat
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3866345-dryer_troubleshooting_electric_dryer_won


heatman101

May need to check gas pressure to unit...

Your service manual, or wiring diagram for this machine should be located in the control panel housing.
Most likely you have a blown thermal fuse. This part is located on your blower housing right behind the lint screen duct. The power for your gas valve/burner assembly is routed through this part and will be cut off should the drum temperature get too high during operation. The part is a skinny white colored item with a black strip down the center, a quick check would be to see if it has continuity, or simply bypass it briefly to check it. DO NOT leave the part bypassed.
To access the part remove your lower front access panel, remove the lint screen for m the dryer and then remove the two quarter inch screws on either side of the lint filter housing to remove the housing.
The part number is a 3392519 thermal fuse.
Good luck to you on this.

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...

Gas Dryer not Working Gas Dryer Not Heating
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...

Dryer Troubleshooting Electric Dryer won t Heat
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3866345-dryer_troubleshooting_electric_dryer_won

heatman101

Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about dryers and noises...
It will help you determine what is happening there...

Dryer Repair Squeaks, Grinding, Clicking and Knocking Noise
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4416566-dryer_repair_squeaks_grinding_clicking

heatman101

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replace cut off switch fuse at the top of heater box

It is a thermal fuse, it trips by temperature rather than too much electrical current. You can test it with an ohmmeter. If good it will read 0 ohms (needle moves all the way over), if bad it would read infinite ohms (no needle movement)

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

If the unit runs and heats for a short time, then only runs without heating, it may have bad gas coils(2 solenoids that are screwed on to top of gas valve)

If the unit runs without any heating would check the ignitor or the thermal fuse.(ignitor is fragile)

Check it is not accidentally set in air fluff....

Most all whirlpool dryers are front serviceable by lifting the top(two screws by air filter and putty knife pushing in about two inches on each side in front) Some have a lower front panel, most you remove the front to access parts. Sharp edges and unplug while servicing. The ignitor and thermal fuses can be ohmed out at a service store. There are other possibilities, these are the most common, good luck.