We've had this Maytag LDG7304AAE with us for over 10 years working without any issues but just this week, the dryer stopped working. We are able to start it, set the timer, etc. and it rotates as usual but there is no heat. We've not touch the thing since it was installed, any ideas as to what is wrong and what I need to replace? Quick response is appreciated, thanks!

applsvcgirl

At the beginning of the cycle is there any heat? Does the Igniter come on? Remove the small plastic sight cap off the front of the dryer and start it. Make sure you are on a heated dry setting. Watch through the hole for the igniter to glow and also listen for 2 clicks and let me know what you get.

Fofinho94539

Hi applesvcgirl, thanks for the quick response. I turned on the dryer as you suggested. Have listen for the clicks (sounds like two but very closely sequenced together) Could not find the small plastic cap you are referring to. I did see a cap of sorts however on the left side when one opens the front loading door. Is this the sight cap you are referring to?

applsvcgirl

It should be on the front of the dryer towards the bottom right side about the size of a quarter. If you still dont see it you can remove the front of the dryer and set it to the side with the wires attached so you can still run it.

Fofinho94539

OK, I will look for it again and get back to you. I have to remove the front Panel(Bezel). As there is no pilot(peep) hole that is visible as this photo shows (see attachment). Thanks.

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applsvcgirl

I don't see it either. Remove the two screws under that bottom recess and remove the front with the wires attached you can run it with the front off to see.

Fofinho94539

Hi applsvcgirl, I am back. Hope you are still there, my bad not getting back to you sooner. I've been overseas cause of job so my good wife has been air drying the clothes since then. She's a great trooper, no complaints.

OK, I pulled the front panel of the LDG7304AAE and fired up the dryer. The tumbler rotates, no heat, don't see any flame being ignited. I switch to Temperature Cycle to Air Fluff and noticed no forced air blowing from within the tumbler. Is there suppose to be some forced air coming in, I don't see a fan unit. But noticed there is some light suction coming from the lint exit port.

I see the gas line and a gas valve from within (see photo). This is probably the assembly that should be igniting the gas. But does it not appear to be working. Is this the root cause of problem? How do I go about fixing this? Also, how do I go about cleaning the inside of the lint exit port as there appears to be a build up of lint for over 10+ years of faithful service. Please advice asap what should I do.

applsvcgirl

If you have an ohms meter you can disconnect the harness to the ignitor and test it fot continuity. If You don't have one you can remove or loosen the screw that holds the ignitor in and inspect it. If it has a small break anywhere along the element it has failed. Let me know!

Fofinho94539

Igniter is good.....I tested with ohm meter for continuity. I even applied power to it and created a spark by brushing it against the side metal siding....I think this is good. What I do not see happen is their is no pilot light (perhaps this unit never had one) and even with gas line open and unit on, I do not detect any gas bleeding through.

I checked the gas line to see if there is any problems with the gas line, their is gas. I checked to see if the gas enters the dryer through the internal gas valve (as shown on previous pictures). I did this by bleeding it and all is well. For some reason, gas is not passing through the section before the ignitor and after the internal gas valve? I am just about given up and plan on calling a maytag technician. What are your thoughts, where is the problem?

applsvcgirl

Ok, if the igniter isn't coming on and we are sure it is good my money is locked on the flame switch (black rectangle on the left of the cone). The "for sure" test is a little tricky and it takes 2 people to do it easily. First person unplug the dryer second person remove the 2 wires to the flame switch and hold them by only the wires do not touch the connectors with your fingers. First person plug the dryer back in and start it on a heat cycle (the door switch has to be connected and engaged). Second person touch and hold the terminals on the wires you are holding together (without touching the metal; it may spark but don't be alarmed by this). The igniter should glow bright. leave the terminals together for about 20 seconds and then separate them, the burner should light. First person either open the door or advance the timer to the end and unplug the dryer. I do ths test by myself but it is difficult so I strongly reccomend getting a "volunteer from the household audience". There is usually someone around "giving advise" who can assit you.
Let me know what happens.