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    Feb 19, 2007, 08:55 PM
    Maytag Neptune Gas Dryer Flame Not Present
    Our Maytag Neptune Gas Dryer MOD: MDG3000AWW, S/N: 13282488UU, does not dry on either heat setting (normal; perm press). Thanks to earlier discussions on this site, I learned to check the igniter, which I've found does not glow. What should I do next?

    Never mind - I pulled the igniter out and it's blown like a fuse. Will replace tomorrow.
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    Mar 29, 2008, 04:20 PM
    Let me just add a little to this one.
    This is a Neptune Dryer from 1989 - Model MDG3000AWW.
    Same symptoms on my dryer = drum spins gas never ignites -> no heat.
    The ignitor was open circuit.
    I took it off and found a crack in the third bar of the ignitor about 5/8" from the tip.
    I will order a new one, only about $28.
    Until the new one arrives, I'm going to see if the old one can be repaired by welding it.
    I guess this isn't too bad after 9.5 years of service but in general, I'm not a Maytag appliance fan.
    Our Neptune washer has been a lot of trouble and expense.
    Cheers,
    Nibornm

    No, you definitely cannot weld one of these babies.
    The element is made from a very brittle composite material.
    I guess metallic something but I'm not sure what.
    It broke in a second place as I prepared to weld it.
    Hence, I imagine a new one will have to be very well cushioned (packed) to be able to ship without breaking.
    Nibornm

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