When the dryer is turned on the flame ignites and stays on for approximately 5 minutes, after the 5 minutes the flame turns off and doesn't turn back on so it only blows cold air, which in turn the clothes don't dry even after 140 minutes of the dryer running. I have cleaned the duct and the inside of the dryer thoroughly so there isn't anything blocking the air flow. I'm assuming that it is one of the thermostats but I'm not sure.
Does nayone have a pic on where these parts are i have the back removed but im staring at it blankly and i dont want to start ripping parts off (i love to do that though) so anyone with a pic or good explanantion would help thx
I have the same exact model dryer and it is doing the same thing, in addition the timer does not move at all in the auto position, the dryer will run indefinitely unless you shut it down manually, heating is also sporadic.. would it be the thermostat or the coils we use our dryer daily also.. Thanks
Went through the electrical system with a local repair shop (on the phone). They were very willing to think this problem through with me.
Turns out that there was a fuse blown on the back of the machine. I removed each fuse and tested them with a meter. (You cannot test fuses that are connected into a circuit.) The blown fuse was only a few dollars and I got it from the guys that helped me out.
Check your fuses! If they are blown; then they are doing exactly what they are designed for . . . preventing an overload and possibly a fire.
All is well with our dryer, now!
Sounds like weak selonid on gas valve
There is a way to test the coils/solenoids, but it's time consuming. To but both parts cost twenty dollars or less if you buy the combination pack. They were easy to replace and I haven't had a problem since.
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thanks for your help. After a lot of research and your input it was determined that the solenoids/coils were bad. both were replaced and the dryer works great now. Thanks again
We also have an Estate Dryer (TGDX640PQ0) with similar problem. The local repair shop suggested that I pop off the "peep hole" cover and watch for the ignitor to glow. It didn't. So, I pulled it. When hooked to 120 VAC, it glows right away! Guess that's not what's broken.
How can I test the coils? Or, should I simply replace them?
BTW: We have six children and use the heck out of our dryer!
SAME PROBLEM here ..we have 5 kids and this dryer is very well used. It turns on and runs for about 10 minutes then shuts down with the clothes lukewarm. It is so frustrating. We replaced the thermostat last year ..I guess we'll try the coils ..
I have the same exact model dryer and it is doing the same thing, in addition the timer does not move at all in the auto position, the dryer will run indefinitely unless you shut it down manually, heating is also sporadic.. would it be the thermostat or the coils we use our dryer daily also.. Thanks
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the coils/solenoids can be tested but its time consuming. For both parts it was under $20.00 and it was easy to remove and replace them.
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i have the same dryer issue except my model is tgds740jq
whirlpool estate dryer EGD4300VQ not heating up. the drum is turning but the dryer is not heating up and the clothes is not getting dry
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