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Maytag gas dryer will not heat. It will run but not heat.

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Obviously make sure the gas valve is open and gas is going to the unit.
Check the inspection port on the lower left of the front panel. Small plastic disc. Remove it and look in the hole while the dryer starts... you will see a glow plug that gets red. Then a click and the burner should light. If it lights but does not stay on the problem is likely with the flame sensor.
If it does not light at all, the valve could be bad.
Send me the results and the make/model and I'll help you solve it...

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 12, 2009

SOURCE: maytag mdg6700aww gas dryer runs but heat kicks

You have bad coils on your main gas valve . They tend to short (open) after getting warm which cuts off the gas to the burner . After cooling , they will work again for another 5 min until shorting again . Replace the coils (2 in a kit ).

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 14, 2009

SOURCE: gas dryer maytag MDG 7600 AWW Heats - then shuts off

Check the flame sensor mounted to fire tube, its a rectagle with a glass window, also the coil can be replaced on gas valve if they are weak,
You definitly want to check the exhaust vent and vacume.
704-819-6557 for tech help and parts.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 29, 2009

SOURCE: maytag gas dryer wont heat

Since your hot surface ignitor is glowing, that means it is trying to heat, or that all the temp. switches are good and the timer is sending the signal. First check that there is actually gas pressure to the dryer. But the common problem is the coils on the gas valve. There are two, called the booster/holding coil, and the secondary coil. They are purchased as a set (part #279834 / $20.00) if it is the same as my mdg8600aww model. If that doesn't work, then likely the gas valve itself.

Sometimes those coils will open circuit when they warm up, and close when they cool down, giving you an erratic operation symptom.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 27, 2009

SOURCE: dryer heats up ,then loses heat after 10 minutes

Based on your description, you may have a Gas Valve Coil failure. Below is a link, courtesy of www.repairclinic.com, showing the part(s) involved. http://www.repairclinic.com/SSPartDetail.aspx?s=b4a8c237i3479&PartID=3479

More assistance below: You will need your model number to access the information.

Model Number Locator Tip
1. A zero in the model number might be the letter O.
2. A lower case L might be a 1.
3. Some models have 3 digits and a period first, like this 555.66666666
Look for an aluminum tag--or a silver and white adhesive label in the locations illustrated below. The model number may be printed or stamped onto the tag and may be printed in different type sizes. NOTE: There may be partial model numbers on marketing stickers or in the owner's manual. These are often incomplete. For best results use the model number from the tag.

1. Parts Breakdown/Disassembly Procedures: http://www.repairclinic.com/Dryer-Gas-Maytag-Style-Appliance-Diagram

2. Diagnostic tips: If your dryer doesn't heat, check these:

Igniter
Gas valve coils
Thermal fuse
Igniter Modern gas dryers use an electric igniter to ignite the gas from the gas valve. When it's working properly, the igniter glows bright orange. When it burns out, the dryer tumbles but there's no heat because the gas can't ignite. When the igniter burns out, you need to replace it. If the igniter is held by a tension bracket, you very well may need to replace the bracket too.

The igniter is inside the dryer housing, near the bottom front, usually in a cone-shaped metal tube (the force cone). It's about 2 inches long. It's mounted to the far end of the burner tube, and it has two wires attached to it--or to the tension bracket, if there is one.

Gas valve coils Watch the igniter. Does it glow bright orange, then shut off without igniting the gas? (When the gas ignites there's a large blue flame.) If so, there may be defective coils on the gas valve. Mounted on the top of modern gas valves, there are black electrical coils. The coils, when energized, open the gas valve. If one or more of the coils are defective, the valve doesn't open and the gas cannot ignite. Because it's often difficult to properly test the coils, it's usually best to replace both (all) of them at the same time.

Thermal fuse On many dryers, there's a thermal fuse (a heat-sensitive fuse that blows if the dryer overheats) mounted to the exhaust duct inside the back cover panel. The fuse is about an inch long. It's usually embedded in black resin and mounted in a white plastic housing.

If the fuse has blown, it has no continuity. When this happens, your dryer either just stops heating, or it doesn't work at all. Be sure to inspect the venting/heating system before replacing the fuse to put the dryer back into operation. (You can't re-set this type of fuse.)

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 30, 2009

SOURCE: Maytag MDG4000BWW gas dryer does not heat up

Below are some links, courtesy of www.repairclinic.com, that will assist you in diagnosing/repair of your dryer. You may have to enter your model number in the search box to access some of the information.

Below is a parts breakdown/disassembly procedure for your dryer.
http://www.repairclinic.com/Dryer-Electric-Maytag-Style-Appliance-Diagram

Firstly, ascertain that you have made a positive heat selection on the control panel temperature switch. The links below are listed in order of failure commonality.

1.Gas Valve Coils
http://www.repairclinic.com/SSPartDetail.aspx?s=t-MDG4000BWW-%3d%3di3479&PartID=3479

2. Ignitor
http://www.repairclinic.com/SSPartDetail.aspx?s=t-MDG4000BWW-%3d%3di3018&PartID=3018

3.Thermal Fuse
http://www.repairclinic.com/SSPartDetail.aspx?s=t-MDG4000BWW-%3d%3di516650&PartID=516650

These are only the most common parts that tend to fail. There are numerous other components that could cause the same symptoms. If the above assistance does not resolve your issue, you may request assistance with an on-line technician, or you can order a service manual from www.repairclinic.com

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