Troubleshooting Tips For a Gas Dryer Not Heating

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Is your gas dryer not heating properly?
There may be various reasons for the
problem. But the most common sources of the
problem of dead dryer comes from several areas
Igniter and Thermal Fuse Thermostat and
Radiant flame sensor Power Issues Heating
coils for gas valve Overloading Wrong Settings
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Cause 1 A Broken Igniter or a Broken Timer
Most primary cost for a dryer not heating is a
broken igniter. If the igniter does not work
properly, it will Not ignite the heater and the
dryer unit will not dry your cloths.
Check for blown fuses, as well as other broken
elements, as these could also be contributing
to the problem. A broken timer could also cause
the heater and the blower to stay inactive.
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Cause 2 Defective Thermostat and Sensors
Another reason may be a defective thermostat.
When The thermostat is not fitted under the
lint trap or it is not attached to the blower
housing, the dryer may not dry. In this case, you
need to replace the broken thermostat.
The sensor could also experience the same
problem. Sensors are like silver discs and they
are located under the drum. If they stop working,
then the entire unit will fail to dry cloths.
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Cause 3 Failed power Connection
Check if the dryer is properly plugged in and
then check the wires and connections. it needs
around 110 volts in a gas dryer to heat-dry
cloths
Sometimes the dryer mail fail to power up due to
over heating during previous use. The power cords
may burn out for this reason and the dryer
require a repairing service to correct the
problem.
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Cause 4 Defective Gas Valve Coils
If there is a defect on the gas valve coils the
dryer Will not heat. If the vent is Clogged, then
it prevent airflow and will raise the temperature
higher than what is set.
Gas valve coils, which normally let the valve
open and allow the gas to pass through, may need
to be replaced or perhaps you just need to give
the valves and the vents a thorough cleaning.
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Cause 5 Dryer Overloading and choosing wrong
drying option
Avoid filling the dryer with excess clothes and
make sure that the air can flow freely inside the
drum. Overloading a dryer will prevent the dryer
from drying the load completely
You should choose proper drying setting
for Proper result. Choosing the DRY option will
Leave the unit On for long time. Choose
the NORMAL option for delicate fabrics.
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To troubleshoot the problem you need to check for
any blown or broken parts. Telltale signs
include smoky odors or a charred appearance in
some dryer areas.
You will need to open the dryer up in order
to see what is inside. Then replace the affected
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