Gas Dryer Repair: Fix Heating Problems

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Whirlpool Built Gas Dryer Repair, Troubleshooting Heating Problems. This video looks at how to troubleshoot and repair problems with your whirlpool built gas dryer. Repair dryer not heating, dryer taking a long time to dry, dryer too hot. Whirlpool built dryers are easily recognized by the lint catcher or trap located on the top of the dryer. This dryer repair video will show how to troubleshoot and fix problems with your dryers gas valve, dryer igniter, dryer valve coils, dryer flame switch, dryer thermal fuse, dryer cycling thermostat, dryer hi-limit thermostat, dryer timer, dryer temperature switch, as well as ducting problems, and other heat related gas dryer problems. Whirlpool gas dryers are built under the names Whirlpool, Roper, Estate, Kitchen Aid, Inglis, Amana, Maytag, Kirkland, Kenmore. I hope this helps you fix your dryer. More appliance repair help videos at applianceassistant.com/Dryer-...
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@robroberts2064 5 лет назад

If you can handle a multi-meter this is hands down THE BEST dryer explanation video. Many thanks!

@brusharp 4 года назад

Your comment about the solenoid coils failing slowly while allowing initial burn was right on the money. Odd symptom, spot-on diagnosis. Dryer fixed in two hours, including trip for parts. Thanks a million.

@irvingsantiago6701 9 дней назад

Attention to detail and listening with patience has its rewards. Thank you for the instructional clarity.

@tylerpowell6428 4 года назад

This was PERFECT! My igniter wouldn't glow and once I replaced the thermal fuse, we were back in business! Thank you so much for the excellent instruction that made this fix cheap and easy!

@ashinteractive 11 лет назад

Thanks so much for posting this! You saved me time and money today, and those are 2 commodities that I hate to waste! I spent $17 and a couple of hours of my time to get our dryer back up and running, rather than waiting a week for a $60 maintenance call plus any parts and labor afterward! I love it when things like this work out, thanks again!

@dmperfection 3 года назад

Wow! This is by far the best all-in-one dryer help. Thank you. Easy to understand, good pace, the voice is reassuring, and makes what I thought was difficult to understand, quite frankly, simple. Thank you very much. I'm sharing with anyone I know.

@loragen1 Год назад

I agree with the prior complements. It is so refreshing to see a clear and complete tutorial that provides exactly the information that the title claims, without the usual sales or personal publicity motives. Also, the explanation as to why there is an internal heating element inside the four-wire cycling thermostat is the first of all the many RU-vids that explained this and got it right. Thanks!

@vincezing4607 5 лет назад

This is a great video. Was doing research on why my Whirlpool Duet gas dryer wasn't drying my clothes. Was difficult to determine the defective part without an ohm meter. The burner pilot would turn on and the flame would ignite but on the second cycle when the pilot turned one flame would not ignite. This video helped me identify the coil solenoid. Replaced them for $10 and good as new.

@redsnakehead 2 года назад

Eleven years later, still helping folks. Thank you sir!

@mma7120 5 лет назад

This video helped me solve a strange problem I had after replacing the thermal fuse and cycling thermostat. I had no voltage to the igniter because I had the wrong wires connected to the thermal fuse. I saw this error when I looked at wiring connections in this video. Thanks for posting it

@memo1975 4 года назад

Most comprehensive video I've seen yet, very thorough and well produced - easy to follow and no yakking. Thank you!

@Rabbit.760 3 года назад

Still a nightmare to deal with 🤣

@702ringo1 6 лет назад

Excellent explanation on how a gas dryer works and how to properly read and interpret wiring diagrams. Wish you'd been my teacher when I was an apprentice many years ago. Thanks, this is going to help a lot of people properly diagnose and troubleshoot their problems with their dryers.

@DayClanTribe 11 лет назад

Absolutely one of the best instructional videos I've seen for the DIY'er! No nonsense, straight to the point, sequential investigating and top-notch editing and production. This is a 10 in my book. Hope to find more like it for other appliances. Thank you!

@stevensabeh6852 5 лет назад

This is by far the best fix it video. Very detailed and step by step troubleshooting. Excellent. Thank you

@pgltunk62 8 лет назад

This is the best video on fixing your gas dryer. I have never worked on a dryer before. I barely know how to use a multi meter. Followed the instructions in this video right down to pausing it to see the settings on the multi meter shown. Fuse ...ok. Igniter...ok. Flame switch...open circuit! $15.00 later, dryer is fixed! Awesome! Thank you very much.

@staceybaima2279 5 лет назад

This is probably the best overall video I've seen to troubleshoot a gas dryer. It's all encompassing and step-by-step. We just figured out the issue with our Kenmore Elite H3 is the gas solenoid valves. Getting parts tomorrow! Thanks!

@djranlove 3 года назад

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! I replaced the gas valve solenoids less than 24 hours ago but the problem persisted, but thanks to your video I realized the dryer was set to "Cool Down" therefore it wasn't heating up. You saved me a lot of time and the unnecessary replacement of parts that were functional. Thanks again!

@Jason-iy8zt 7 лет назад

I bought a multimeter, diagnosed the fuse, replaced it...so easy. Thanks for the video!

@tonykaphan6855 7 лет назад

Simple, straightforward video that guided me through the diagnostic procedure I needed to fix my own clothes dryer. I was able to fix it myself and for only $25 including shipping! Thanks so much for the help, you likely saved me and my family hundreds of dollars!

@robertakerman3570 2 года назад

Best explanation yet!

@darajane1748 6 лет назад

Great Job with this. Tested the coil valve one was bad replaced them myself and works like a charm. No huge bills, just new coils. Bonus was able to clean out the inside of the dryer, found 20 bucks worth of change a few earrings, 2 broaches, a 10 dollar bill, and assorted other treasures.

@mmvogel1207 13 лет назад

Appliance assistant, you guys Rock! I researched the symptom in your comments and matched it up to my issue to the "T", and followed your great video advice and replaced my coils. The problem fixed with my two year old Whirlpool gas dryer. Thanks for the advice.

@robwallingsford9274 4 года назад

Not only informative but well executed in practices, explanation and oratory(not monotone, clear & concise speech no echo, etc). Well done👏👏

@LnStar492 2 года назад

That was the very best explanations of how a dryer works and how to efficiently trouble shoot the problem with a multimeter. Thanks for providing a schematic and showing the various paths. I feel I can take on any dryer problem now. :)

@johnblaisdell2179 3 года назад

It's been years since I worked on a gas dryer. Thanks to your Video as a refresher I repaired 2 today.

@PrattMadeThat 4 года назад

Great video, saved me the cost of a repair man! I had a big ball of lint stuck in the duct and it popped the thermal cutoff. Lesson learned I need to clean my duct more often. Anyone reading this, don’t be afraid of the “advanced troubleshooting”. In conjunction with the video, I went to there website to do a little reading and it was all very clear what worked and did not work using a multimeter.

@vanessaweemsss5740 Год назад

Also wanted to tell you how wonderful it is to have someone who knows how to read the voltmeter to troubleshoot. This is a great learning video for those of us who don't know how to read the multi-tester or schematic drawings. My brother became an engineer in electronics, and when he was first studying, I never paid attention to everything he'd say he was learning, and I now wish I had.

@applianceassistant Год назад

I know the feeling! So many great concepts went in one ear and out the other. Once that chance passes,it seems like the only way I learn is through trial and error. Thanks for your comments!

@MVMike62 5 лет назад

Great video. I've changed many igniters, belts, a set of valve solenoid coils, a timer, and a squirrel cage fan but never a Thermal Fuse. Thanks for the tip on checking there. With no volts at the igniter I went straight there and sure enough !! Open fuse. $5 later, she was good as new again.

@justanotherproject2day Год назад

Excellent video! Reading the comments I learned to check continuity of each component before disassembly and replacement. Opened up the dryer and tested the main components which were all good. In the end, some critter had crawled up the exhaust pipe and created a nest causing air flow resistance. Outdoor washer/dryer. Cleared and cleaned the exhaust pipe and it ran like new!! No replacements needed. Start with the simple things first!!

@n7ypg 7 лет назад

Issue was the fuse, and THANK YOU for walking through the wiring diagram and explaining the electrical circuit for the flame sensor, igniter, coils, etc. Cool stuff!

@applianceassistant 12 лет назад

My pleasure, I'm glad it helped! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

@PatrioticGestalt 2 года назад

Hi, as a 9-to-5 paper-pusher, you and five other RU-vidrs have helped me fixed my Maytag Atlantis dryer. I wanted to thank you guys for your very informative video. So... thanks. LOL. I replaced the solenoids to fix the problem.

@pierrechatelain3536 10 лет назад

Excellent Video - I look through several videos and this one is complete, simple, and because of its content, I bought a 3.86 fuse and fixed my dryer. I had no hope and this is the first time I used a voltmeter and understood how it works.

@JCPicache 5 лет назад

This was fantastic. Thank you for putting this together, and I certainly appreciate the sentiment of helping others with our newfound knowledge.

@joannmartinez4098 3 года назад

Dryer keeps cutting off electrical outlet and won't turn back on.

@alwayscan21 13 лет назад

Unbelievable, great video. Great detail. I fixed my whirlpool dryer a couple of times in the past but this time it was firing on and the flame went out after 10 to 15 seconds. The comments and your very helpful replies to other gave me the answer. My vent was clogged from lint from a very fluffy blanket. Thank you

@stevent1074 6 лет назад

Excellent video. Even technicians experienced in other types of controls may not be familiar with the logic used on a gas dryer. Approaching the problem in a step by step manner most problems reveal themselves. Don’t get discouraged if your issue falls under the “advanced” category. It’s called that for a reason. Make a copy of the diagram you can write on to keep track of what’s happening in the circuit. Watch the video again. Ask-What points do I want to check next? If you stick with it you will figure out what’s wrong, you’ll fix it, and that’s something to be proud of.

@JohnPaulIto1 5 лет назад

Best video I found on this topic, thanks! On replacing solenoid coils, two extra details would help -- the three-prong one in front should have the wires low, the two-prong in back should have them high; and there's a protrusion on the top of each coil that goes in a hole in the cover, easiest to line up if the cover goes on the coils first, then the whole thing back in position.

@acer372 7 лет назад

yep watched this and fixed the gas valve coil solenoids 30 minute repair on my admiral 5 cycle thanks works great now

@pdgearhead3504 6 лет назад

Excellent video with great diagnostics. I replaced a blown thermal fuse and then determined the cause for the failure (obstructed and kinked vent hose). Thank you!

@psychofish1 11 лет назад

Just a big Thank You. Mine was wire which came loose off the flame sensor and sat under the flower tube, so I couldn't see it. But as I tested the various components according to your instructions, I found one of the terminals to the flame sensor unconnector, and dug underneath a blind spot to find the matching wire. Thanks for the posting the video and providing all this feedback support to people asking questions. I will order any appliance parts I might need in the future from your company.

@dungthai2193 8 лет назад

I thank you for the Description on troubleshooting problems, my gas dryer has power, fire, but no fluent gas, I replaced a few components like: thermostats, flame igniter, and thermal fuse. But after seeing this, I realized the coil valve solenoids were the main problem, bought the part and install them. Works perfectly fine now. GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!

@markjennings4101 5 лет назад

Thank You! With help of this video, I replaced my thermal fuse, and the dryer is working as it should again.

@erlindoramos7396 6 лет назад

Thank you, with your video I was able to repair my dryer and find out what to replace, it was the igniter for a whirlpool .

@kentfitzsimmons6872 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for the video. So, when I checked the thermal fuse with the multimeter nothing happened. No reading. Bad fuse. I get it now. I bought one in town and put it in. I used a multimeter for the 1st time and fixed my dryer. God bless you sir. You are helping people with your gift. Good things will come to you. :)

@leslieg8801 9 лет назад

After viewing 6 or more other videos, I found this is the first one that is clear, easy, and most importantly THOROUGH ! Other videos would have had me replacing the wrong parts. EXCELLENT !

@applianceassistant 9 лет назад

Leslie G Glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to post!

@charliecubero2260 3 года назад

I fixed my gas dryer with the help of this video. Thank you.

@applianceassistant 11 лет назад

Thanks for backing me up Joey! I've barely been keeping up with the local service calls and have been slacking on the youtube comments a bit the last few days... Thanks again!

@jonathanmccary967 2 года назад

This video helped me fix my first dryer issue. I replaced my valve solenoids thanks to this video's help. Awesome video!

@kannantm2731 4 года назад

Thank you so much.Its a fantastic introduction for dryer repairs.

@davew4110 Месяц назад

Excellent video. Thank you for presenting a very simple, clear, how-to on Whirlpool dryer repair. Great pace and illustrations and probably one of the best how-to videos I have seen. Thank you!

@applianceassistant 11 лет назад

Congratulations on your successful repair! It's a wonderful thing when a plan comes together! Thanks for the comment!

@ArtisaneSC2 11 лет назад

That was my assessment as well after doing further research. I'm ordering the parts today. Thanks so much for the advice. This video was a BIG help!

@curlzwalk 2 года назад

Seriously, one of the BEST videos I have seen. Just Fantastic!! EXCELLENT!!

@markkern3591 7 лет назад

thank you so much! you have saved me time, and money buy posting this. it turned out to be the coils on the gas valve. YOU have warmed my heart, and my Dryer thank you!

@mondays89 13 лет назад

After watching this video I know I have so much more to learn about electricity. Thank you very much for posting this, it's the best video I've seen on the topic by far.

@tyronnturner8622 3 года назад

I work for Samsung as a repair man,you just help me complete a stop.Thank you and god bless, Ps dont stop helping people

@JaronLindow Год назад

This video helped me find and fix the problem. And my failure to follow instructions helped me find a live 120v cuss inducer.

@applianceassistant 11 лет назад

Thanks for the feed back Steve! Congratulations!

@applianceassistant 11 лет назад

My pleasure! Glad it helped. Thanks for the comment!

@plumeriafarmer20 8 лет назад

Thank you for a great video and explanation. Changed my coils, problem solved, About n 1 hour of my time to open the dryer, diagnose, remove the bad coils, go to the appliance store and get new ones and reinstall. $26 probably saved me $200 in serviceman repair labor cost.

@mikeg8028 6 лет назад

Thanks! My Kenmore Elite gas dryer wasn't heating. After looking at various online videos (not this one) and repair guides and suggestions online, I replaced the fuse, the igniter, and the high limit thermostat, and none of those solved the problem. The igniter still didn't light up. I checked the flame sensor for continuity and that was fine. Finally, after watching this video, I saw in the repair manual that came with the dryer that there was also a heater relay in the circuit. Once I found that part on the dryer, I realized there was also a motor relay, and they were the exact same model. I swapped the two and the igniter worked (I had to hold down the start button because now the motor didn't stay running). I installed a new relay and now I have a working dryer again. I wish I had started with this part, but at least the dryer is fixed!

@antelthrope 2 года назад

Great Video! I couldn’t find another guide that discussed the flame switch, which ended up being our issue w a kenmore 600. Thank you so much for this detailed video!

@lexconor8498 5 лет назад

FANtastic video! I had a multimeter, no idea how to use it. But with your instruction I was able to establish that the fuse was bad (lucky me, first thing I checked!). Bypassed it just to double check. I cleaned the entire machine, including removing the lint catch tunnel thing. GOod thing! THe very bottom had thick, caked on lint that was severely narrowing the passage of air. Need a screw driver to chip it away! I think that's what caused the overheating that blew the thermal fuse. Got a new belt, and the rear seal was hurting so ordered new one of those. Not bad for a 20+ year old machine! The timer is limping along, but at $140 I'll cross that bridge later. They should have appliance salvage yards. THanks again!

@applianceassistant 11 лет назад

Sorry it took so long to get back with you! A dryer coil replacement is usually about 130-150! Kudos to you my friend!

@cjmerobot1204 2 года назад

Because of this video I found my flame switch was bad. 10 bucks on eBay and my dryer is working again. Thank you!!!

@patblote2936 9 месяцев назад

WOW; this video was provided all the information needed to diagnose and repair our Whirlpool gas dryer, saved us hundred of dollars for potential appliance replacement. Thanks so much for taking time to share a well edited instructional video.

@applianceassistant 9 месяцев назад

My pleasure! Glad it helped!

@garrirt23 11 лет назад

Great video... Wish I'd seen it BEFORE I replaced the igniter. Replacing the solenoid coils did the trick. Thank you. Saved a service call. Great Video!

@robin0655 8 лет назад

I have a Whirlpool gas dryer that no longer heats but still cycles. It's unusable without any heat. I've ck'd the outdoor vent and only looked at the back which is completely encased. I think gas dryers of the past had an accessible entry to relight pilot. I get that those times are past. The video is very informative and have given me a few other ck's before calling it quits. Thank you & well done!

@scottom8380 10 лет назад

You guys rock! I watched this video and now my dryer is working again. We have had the Kenmore gas dryer since April-1994 and this is the first time it had any trouble. Thanks for this easy to follow video!

@applianceassistant 10 лет назад

My pleasure! Glad it helped!

@Ric_James 2 года назад

Can’t wait to show up to my gas lab on Monday with this wealth of knowledge. Outstanding video!

@godef13 12 лет назад

This is the best video for learning about fixing your dryer. Very clear video and good explanation.

@war3agl3 12 лет назад

Awesome, watched your video, found my fuse was faulty and $19.06 later the dryer is working again. Fantastic!

@dmorsevideos 6 лет назад

Very informative video that helped me diagnose a bad thermal fuse which saved a very expensive service call.

@relin1995 10 лет назад

As a 52 year old women I am used to doing things myself but never attempted anything like this. after watching your video, I was able to pinpoint the ignitor. got one online for $20 dollars and replaced and all was well. thanks so much for making your video so easy to understand. I hate to pay for repair people who charge so much just to walk in your door. You saved me so much money and the repair was not hard at all. thanks thanks thanks!

@pbrown6097 5 лет назад

Fantastic video! I don't know much about what was talked about, but the Audio, video and audio instructions were all excellent. I will have to watch this video several times in order to get a basic knowledge of what I need to know. Thanks

@leonungier2175 7 лет назад

Excellent troubleshooting walkthrough of the Whirlpool gas dryer. Very helpful. Thanks Dave.I am bookmarking your site.

@applianceassistant 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@applianceassistant 12 лет назад

Glad I could help! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

@losneighbor 13 лет назад

Thank you so much! Saved me a ton of money. Very well explained video. Made me go out and buy a Volt Meter. Wow! How have I gone all these years without one, great little tool. Thanks again. It's nice to save a little money in these hard economic times.

@martinlopez807 5 лет назад

Best video. My problema was no heating it all and whit this explanation find out the fuse was bad .. Fuse cost me 10.85 Dlls Cheap in easy 😉

@roundcornerent 2 года назад

Now this is how a instructional video should be done . what a great job . Thanks

@applianceassistant 11 лет назад

Thanks for the comment! Glad it helped!

@bswalve89 11 лет назад

great video, fixed my broken gas dryer! it was the two coil valve solenoids you mentioned at 2:40...saved me an in home repair visit and being overcharged.... thanks thanks thanks!

@angelicalopez9070 4 года назад

Thank you!!! We fixed our dryer thanks to you! Very informative and parts easy to replace. You saved us a lot of money!!

@applianceassistant 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment! Glad to help!

@marcogutierrez1506 3 года назад

awesome video...years and still helping us fix our dryers! I found out my igniter tested open circuit :)

@applianceassistant 3 года назад

your comment was a great way to start my day! Thank you!

@thomask4836 3 года назад

Did you ever think that eleven years later close to 2 million viewers would hear your voice? Although there are several dryer videos on RU-vid, this is the best dryer video I've seen! Thank You So Much!

@KingBaconMonger 9 лет назад

Outstanding video! I was easily able to diagnose my problem as a bad/failing gas valve coil. I got a new set for about $10 and it took me less than an hour to completely replace them. Dryer appears to be good as new now. Also, the discussion of troubleshooting with the schematic was really good. I didn't need to get to that level, but it was great to have some guidance on how to approach it if I did need to. Thanks for the great video! I'm going to see what others you have now!

@applianceassistant 9 лет назад

Thank You!

@ggkohler 10 лет назад

Outstanding video. I appreciate the clear and concise presentation. Many thanks!

@lorimulton7650 8 лет назад

this you tube video saved us alot of money in calling a repairman out...this video was spot on and we fixed our dryer for 1/4 of the cost. thanks! !!!!

@applianceassistant 8 лет назад

+Lori Multon Nice! Glad it helped. Thanks for the comment!

@bellcherian 13 лет назад

Excellent job 'appliance assistant' of putting your video together (very detailed and easy to fallow. With the help of you video I was able to get my Kenmore 80 Series (Gas) Drier up and running in no time. We live in such an incredible time with all the technology we have today, (AIN'T IT GREAT)! Keep up the GOOD Work!

@frankcusumanojr8479 10 лет назад

Great video. Allowed me to troubleshoot and fix the coil valves. Now I am up and running again. Thanks.

@applianceassistant 10 лет назад

Wonderful! Thanks for letting me kno. It's always nice to see success stories!

@BasicBeatMusic 12 лет назад

Wow. Your video helped me troubleshoot and repair a dryer very similar to the one in your video, AND another dryer very different from the one in your video! THANK YOU!

@mikegalvinjr3276 6 лет назад

Thanks so much for posting this video. It saved me from having to call a repair tech. Turned out to the thermal fuse on my dryer. Total cost for my repair was 12 bucks. Took me longer to find the part locally than it did to actually do the repair! Thanks again!

@jimpimmers5387 6 лет назад

RU-vid is a godsend for saving tons of money on service calls and repairs. I just replaced my two coil valves after my dryer stopped heating up. About $15 for the parts off Amazon and some labor on my own part for the dryer to be as good as new.

@tomjablonski6940 9 лет назад

Great video. My son is trouble shooting our dryer right now and I will make sure he has seen this. With a little bit of knowledge and this video to assist you probably can find your dryer problem your self.

@applianceassistant 9 лет назад

Tom Jablonski Thanks for the comment! I hope it helps out.

@Ruffneckdman 12 лет назад

Okay...so my dryer gave out after a couple of thousands of wash that had to be dried...I followed the prescribed troubleshooting on this video and "Voila!" my dryer is now back into action for a mere $25.00 in parts and delivery via ground Fedex...I'm so indebted to this instructional video and the author "applianceassistant"..thank you thank thank you!!!

@lourubrey 5 месяцев назад

So far the best explanation on troubleshooting a gas dryer in the Whole Of RU-vid!

@applianceassistant 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!!

@paololatella5981 10 лет назад

Just started working for A & E repair and this was a great training video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@applianceassistant 10 лет назад

Great! We need more good appliance repair techs. Best of luck in your new career!

@andreube 10 лет назад

Thank you very much for clear, intelligent and helpful advice. Helped me understand and isolate the issue quickly!

@gregmartin2788 10 лет назад

Thank you for the video. (very nicely produced, btw) You just saved me a service call!

@jerryboerger1593 10 лет назад

Excellent video. I was confident all thermal switches, flame detector and fuses were good. My dryer burner was not always reigniting through thermal cycles.. This is the first description that suggest that the gas coils fail intermittently. Which is exactly what my dryer is doing. Thank you for such clear descriptions.

@applianceassistant 10 лет назад

Great! I hope that gets it going. Let me know if you have any other questions! Thanks for the comment!

@TexasKid747 8 лет назад

Thanks for this video. This made my gas dryer repair super easy. Coil replacement. BIG thumbs up! Interesting that Samsung doesn't offer the coils separately but everyone else does. My gas valve assembly said Maytag so I got Whirlpool coils. This is a Funny industry.