Whirlpool LGB6300 Gas Dryer - Page 6 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

sounds like one of the safety sensors is doing it's job correctly.
I would open the front panel of your machine and remove all lint buildup inside the machine by using a vacuum. Be sure to unplug your machine prior to doing so.
Also, this could be caused by the vent duct being restricited or plugged up. Take the 4" diameter duct loose from the back of the machine and make sure it's not blocked.
Then retest your machine.

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,
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

A dryer either heats or not heat . You have a vent blockage or vent hose kink . Pull the dryer out and remove the vent hose . Dry a load and see if it drys ok . If so , check the vent if it goes thru the wall to outside , or if goes up thru the ceiling , may have to get a cleaner ( line and brush ) at Home Depot .

your pilot need to be check , most likely it is old and need to be change.
if it is old it will go on but not strong to signal the gas to kick in so it just go on for a few second and then when it feal no gas it turn off.
if your gas supplay is good then thats your problem the ignitor (pilot) good luck

go to the link for instructions and diagrams of the job

http://repair2000.com/wpoolbelt.htm

Hi,
The rough handling of the move probably cracked the ignitor... they are very fragile and espec. so after being used for awhile...

Check out this tip that I wrote about this problem...


http://www.fixya.com/support/r3866345-dryer_troubleshooting_electric_dryer_won

heatman101

check vent,power and t stats

If the motor is running you need to determine if the glow ignitor is coming on.

On the front of the dryer in the lower left corner is a small plastic square, pry this square piece off.

Start the dryer in a heat cycle and watch through the window.

- If the ignitor glows for a while then shuts off and no flame appears the problem is the gas valve coils.

- If the ignitor glows and does not stop glowing the problem is the radiant sensor

- If the ignitor does not glow and you hear a 'clunk' every few minutes from the area close to the small window you are looking into then the ignitor is bad.

- If there is no glow and no clunk the problem is most likely the thermal fuse or thermal cut off.

- the thermal cut off trips if you have a venting problem and there is inadequate air flow

Sorry this is so lengthy, but there is a lot that can cause the symptoms you described.

Let me know if you need more info....

clean your vent that goes out side Thats what does that the hot air dosent go outside but comes back on the temperature control and shuts the heat off. Also if you put wet close it it the lint will be built up behind the fan. You have to lay the dryer down take the back off and fron the bottom on the left side is the vent foller the hoe to the left. there is four 5/16" screw hokling that tub on thake those screws out and raise that unit enough to get you hand to the fan blades and you will find two hands full of linte matted there.
clean that out dryer need good air flow be sure to pull youi vent out the top and clean before each dry.

you need to clean out the dryer.unplug the dryer,remove the vent line,if it's a long run from the back of dryer to theoutside vent i use a leaf blower to clean out the line,make sure the outside vent isn't blocked with anything before you blow out the line.next you have to clean out the duct that the lint filter slides into and vac out the inside of dryer where the motor is. do this once a year so you don't have a fire and your clothes will dry on time and less parts will fail on you.let me know how you make out.

replace white fuse attached to blower housing in back

Hi,
This could be a couple of things.
First I am assuming that this is a gas dryer.
The most likely is the coils on the gas valve are failing your description of problem is a classic coil failure. However not very likely but this could be the gas valve or the flame sensor.
If I can help you further please let me know. For any further help I will also need an exact model #.

Hi,
The most common problem with gas dryers is the ignitor going bad...

Check out this tip that I wrote about that...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4398592-gas_dryer_not_working_gas_dryer_not

heatman101

The problem is your dryer coils are failing. They tend to fail as they heat up. The parts are inexpensive and easy to test and replace.There is a video at www.appliancehelponline.com/servicemanual.html this will walk you thru the troubleshooting of these components. It may be a different model but the troubleshooting will be the same.You can also enter your model # for diagrams and illustrations. Not all models are available. If you need help disassembling your machine there are videos of this also for most styles.

tumble dryer / spin dryer seems to be making the right sort of noises, but the drum is not turning, unplug it, take the rear cover off and check to see if the drive belt is still intact and on the pulleys. If the belt has broken or stretched

from the back. you will be able to access all the working parts, or non working parts for that matter from there.

check the ignition spark ignitor

long dry times are a venting problem. if no heat at all it could be your ignitor, a thermal fuse, or the secondary gas coils, all are replaceable and reasanoblyy cheap between 30-90 dollars usually so its up to u it u want to repair it.. if long dry times i would unplug the venting from the rear and dry a load if it heats faster than u know ur venting is clogged and u might wanna clean ur ducting and replace that venting tube. also u can go outside while running and see or feel if air is being pushed out while its running hope this helps let me know how it goes

If you have a gas dryer, it does not have a heat element. Check the gas is on. The igniter, coil pack and burner are inside the dryer and may need to be checked.