Maytag MDG4000AWW dryer does not generate enough heat

ge1k · #1 Oct 21, 2007, 12:44 PM

Mod# MDG4000AWW. Ser# 10785892WD. I removed vent and front panel. When start dryer, it clicks a couple times then the glow plug lights and the gas flames for about 10-15 seconds- then off. about 30-40 seconds repeats with shorter duration but adaquate flame. This second cycle repeats as long as you want. I saw earlier post that was simular except flame quit lighting. I suspect flame sensor. How do I verify. I do have multimeter but don't know specs to look for. Help is appreciated.

esquire1 · Oct 21, 2007, 01:24 PM

Clean the sensor. IF this does not correct the problem, replace the coils in the gas valve

ge1k · Oct 21, 2007, 01:58 PM

Thanks for the quick reply. I'll get right to it.

esquire1 · Oct 21, 2007, 02:44 PM

Glad you got it going. Come back to this site often.



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