Maytag dryer won't heat - ApplianceBlog.com

gigimarie · #1 May 16th, 2006, 09:22 AM

I could not get my Whirlpool gas dryer to heat so I bought a new Maytag gas dryer (Model # MDG7658AWW). It worked great for about a week but now does the same problem my old dryer was doing. It runs but will not heat. The gas line is on. Sounds like a gas line problem to me or maybe a fuse or breaker and not a dryer problem since both dryers would run but not heat. Any suggestions?
Thank you~

***jeff1*** · #2 May 16th, 2006, 11:44 AM

Hi,

Has the venting and vent hood been cleaned out lately?

Quote:

It runs but will not heat - It worked great for about a week

Still under warranty? If yes, call for a warranty service call.

A copy:

Q - My gas dryer will not heat, what could stop my dryer from heating ?
A - Things that could stop a gas dryer from heating:
- glow bar igniter ... - thermal fuse( not all models! ) ... - coils on the gas valve ... - gas valve ... - thermostats ... - motor heat switch ... - timer ... - selector switch ... - sensor ...
A page for checking gas dryers is here.

jeff.

gigimarie · #3 May 16th, 2006, 02:40 PM

All venting was cleaned completly when we replaced the old one with the newer dryer just recently. I bought the new dryer from a friend so no warranty. It's about 3 yrs. old. I'm guessing a gas line problem since both dryer would run but not heat...

***jeff1*** · #4 May 16th, 2006, 06:12 PM

Quote:

I'm guessing a gas line problem since both dryer would run but not heat...

Or a big coincidence since the Maytag worked for a while.

Local gas conpany can check the line/pressure for you.

jeff.

gigimarie · #5 May 16th, 2006, 07:07 PM

Thanks! I'm going to call the gas company tomorrow.

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