20 Most Recent Whirlpool GGQ8831L Gas Dryer - Page 5 Questions & Answers

Are you meaning the drum turns freely by hand? IF so then the belt would be this factor..could be off track/pulley or just stretched over perior of use. That is the main reason that dryers and washers have load limits (weight capacity). But belts to both washer and dryers should always be replaced every 3 years as up keep.

Sounds like a timer problem .

Could be.. Or could be the heating elliment...

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The pilot light flame would sometimes get very small and keep going out. This was usually because the pilot orifice was getting dirty and was partly plugged. The pilot orifice must be cleaned out when the flame becomes too small to light the main burner. You can blow air through the pilot assembly to help clean it out, don't use something metal in the pilot orifice hole or you risk enlarging the pilot gas feed hole and the pilot light may be too BIG. If your pilot flame keeps "going out", chances are you will need to replace the pilot latch do make sure the vent hood flapper is closing ok and no outside air blowing in is effecting the pilot flame.
This is a thermocouple that sensed the heat from the pilot flame and kept a small amount of gas flowing to allow the pilot light to stay lit. If you followed the instructions ( usually found inside the small access door on the front bottom ) on how to re-lite your pilot when it goes out and the flame will not stay on, replace the pilot latch assembly.

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I am assuming this is a gas dryer and it gets hot to start then gas goes off? if so this is a problem with the saftey valve coils, this website will instruct you how to replace them.

http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appliance/dryer/gdryer/check/gascoil.php

The coils on this unit are located on the gas/burner valve Assembly. this is a all in one situation. everything is located on the gas valve assembly. you will need to remove the coils from the gas valve assembly.they are attached to the valve assembly.

Located on the back side of the unit on the lower back side. (right)

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first how is the clothes out of the washer? That might not be spinning fast enough in final spin. When was the last time the dryer vents was cleaned. Do you have a flow out the vent? If so then something might be going on with sensors.

Problem is your gas solenoid coils. When they get worn they will open til they get out then shut. They will need to be replaced.

part nos 694540 and 694539

If that is a 3 wire gas assembly then the timer is screwed.The orange wire when removed from the mix will make the thing advance. The trouble is in the timer. If that is a 2 wire gas operator you need to change the high limit and open up the outside vent. My opinion. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

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Please check the thermal fuse, this fuse blows and can only be replaced not repaired. Check for the continuity in the fuse using a multimeter.


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When you start the dryer , after a few seconds do you hear a distinct click sound from inside the bottom of the dryer at the burner assembly? If you do not, you most likely have a bad thermal fuse, part# 3392519 or 3390719, depending on your dryer. Its the same fuse just different shape, both will work. This is most likely your problem. If you do hear a click, you may have a bad ignitor. Best way to test is to check for 120 at the ignitor. If you have anymore questions or need parts feel free to ask in my forum at www.washermd.com, thanks, Dave

You can to the ignitor from the back panel. Remove the back panel screws and away you go. Thank you for using FIXYA.COM please rate

Your gas dryer uses a lot of air, not just the air that blows out the vent but the air used to burn the gas ( natural or propane ) as well, This is sometimes caused by the filter not being completely clean. By this I am referring to the clogging of the screen from the use of fabric softener sheets. The chemicals in these sheets will, over a period of time, impair the air flow through the screen and cause the gas odor to become prominent not to mention the temperature to rise within the dryer. you can clean the filter with soapy water and a tooth brush about every other month and it keeps this from occurring. but if after that the smell gas continues ...turn off the gas valve to the dryer and call for service!

Relace the start switch.

The thermal safety is located on the top of the heating element canister and there is a fuse located on the blower assembly. It is about 1.5 inches long and has two small gauge wires going to it. Hope this helps...

if you hear a hum the motor is locked up(obvious). otherwise it could be anything from a door switch to a timer. the most comon though is probobly a thermal fuse

unplug dryer open back find the screws on the out side of drum and tighten them

Can you hear a click like always? If not then it has to be either the fuse, ignitor,or sensor. If you hear it clicking then the operator coils are dead. HERE is a link that shows pictures of these parts and locations. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

Could be a bad regulator. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61