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Why won't my gas dryer heat?

Whirlpool gas dryer wont heat.

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Renee

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Hi,
If your flame comes on for a few seconds & goes away,replace your solenoids. ($3.00)
If your flame doesn't come on at all, it could be the fuse(unsure of cost) Check the neg/pos lead with an OHM meter(multi meter), to see if there is continuity.
Let us know if this helps!

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