Gas dryers not heating properly Note: Always check wiring to the components.
Gas dryer not heating properly.
Program the dryer for a Normal Cycle with Low Temp and touch Start. Listen to hear if the burner cycle. Burner does not cycle.
Burner cycle.
Check the burner area for soot. Is the burner burning clean?
Yes.
Check the resistance of the control thermistor at room temperature.
No.
53000 Ohms +/- 10%.
Clean the orifice and check the valve.
Check the gas pressure under flow.
More or less than 53000 Ohms +/- 10%.
Defective electronic control.
Electric and Gas dryers; dryer over heating. Note: Always check wiring to the components. Dryer overheats.
Is the vent restricted? Yes. Clear vent system.
No.
Check the resistance of the control thermistor at room temperature. More or less than 53000 Ohms +/- 10%.
53000 Ohms +/- 10%.
Defective thermistor.
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Defective thermistor.