My Maytag Neptune gas dryer has stopped heating The button pannels turn on, dryer spins but no heat I cleaned the vents Model no. MDG6800AWW How do I fix it? Can I repair it myself? Is there a diagram of where the parts go? Thank you

Hello,Cheack to make sure your venting is clean and clear..If its blocked the safty thermostat will shut the heat down to prevent overheating.. If the vent is clean i would check the coils.When they start to fail it will heat then not cycle back on..

Check the vent hose going outside and make sure it is not stopped up with lint.
If this isnt the problem tour heating elements are probably bad.

The thermal fuse is NEVER at fault, it is only a symptom of some other problem and is a serious safety warning. Check that the exhaust vent is clean and not kinked or otherwise obstructed. When WAS the last time you cleaned the vent??

i know there is not a pilot the ignitor probably is no good

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...

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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

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check the thermal fuse in back.

IN THE AUTO DRY CYCLE IT WONT ADVANCE IF ITS NOT DRYING,MOST OF THE TIME ITS A BAD THERMOFUSE, YOU NEED TO REMOVE THE FRONT PANNEL ,AFTER REMOVING THE POWER,THE SCREWS ARE THE ONES HOLDING THE HINGES TO THE FRONT AND THE ONES HOLDING THE PLASTIC COVERS OPPESIT THE HINGES ,THEN THE WHOLE FRONT PULLS DOWN. YOU SHOULD SEE A WHITE PLASTIC SENSOR WITH TWO WIRES USE A OHM METER TO SEE IF IT IS OPEN IF SO REPLACE IT AND CLEAN YOUR VENTING.

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you need to check to see if the egnitor is comeing on do you see a orange glow in there if not you will need to replace the ignitor

Q - My gas dryer will not heat, what could stop my dryer from heating?
A - Things that could stop a gas dryer from heating:
- glow bar igniter, thermal fuse ( not all models ), coils on the gas valve, gas valve, thermostats,motor heat switch, timer, selector switch, sensor.
A page for checking gas dryers is here.

blower motor relay is bad or the dials are bad
heres a way to check the dials
turn off the gas and run the dials if at anytime the dials stick during its cycle then you know this is the fault this usually the commen issues of all dryers the dials just wear out and so parts just dont work

also check the door switch this could be an issue why it gets cold clean out all vents and filters after "every use"