If the igniter glows for more than 90 seconds without igniting the gas flame, this indicates that the igniter is too weak to open the valve. All rights reserved.
Powered by RepairClinic. Maytag Logo. Clear All. What is a model number, and where do I find it? Maytag Dryer Igniter Item Grid is 1 inch square. OEM Part - Manufacturer Plug your appliance back in and turn on the gas.
To test out the new igniter, throw a load of wet clothes into the appliance and hit the start button. To do so, follow the igniter replacement steps 1 through 4, provided above.
To remove the sensor, unthread the screw at the top of its mounting bracket. Grab your new flame sensor, and start the installation process by attaching the wires to the proper terminals. Then, secure the component and its bracket to the burner assembly with the screw you removed earlier. To put the dryer back together, follow steps 7 and 8 provided above in the igniter replacement repair guide.
Additional Malfunctions The Thermal Fuse protects a dryer from overheating. In a gas dryer the fuse is located on or near the burner assembly. If the fuse is tripped by a higher than normal temperature, the dryer will no longer produce heat. Unfortunately, once a fuse is blown, it needs to be replaced. However, before you switch out the fuse for a new one, make sure you figure out why it tripped in the first place; otherwise, your dryer will overheat again and possibly start a fire in your home.
The Gas Valve Solenoids in your dryer are located on top of the gas valve. When the igniter has achieved the proper temperature, the flame sensor will tell the solenoids to open the gas valve ports. When the ports are open, gas is released into the burner assembly. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply You must be logged in to post a comment. Mine Is Slow. How to Fix It. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Remove the two screws inside the plastic hinge hole covers from the opposite side of the Neptune dryer door opening.
Grab both sides of the front panel near the top of the dryer. Pull the panel away from the tension clips holding it to the cabinet body. Find the burner assembly inside the dryer along the right side of the cabinet. The gas valve attaches to the bottom of dryer cabinet in front of the round combustion chamber tube. The burner attaches to the back of the valve. The two-pronged ignitor attaches to the side of the burner and connects to the gas valve with a wire harness.
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