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bscal1
Apr 27, 2009, 04:41 AM
My Maytag gas dryer does not heat up enough to dry the clothes, when I turn it on it feels like its getting hot inside, but after I check on it 10 minutes later it doesn't fell that warm anymore.

Perito
Apr 27, 2009, 05:45 AM
The most common reason for dryers not to get hot enough is that there is insufficient air passing through the dryer. This is almost always caused by plugged vent lines. I suggest you open the vent lines and clean them out.

They make cleaning kits and brushes specifically for this task. Besides that, cleaning your dryer vent lines removes a significant fire hazard.

Rotary Dryer Vent Cleaning System (http://repair2000.com/linteater.htm)
Dryer Vent Cleaning - How To Clean Your Dryer Vent - Dryer Duct Lint Removal (http://www.galttech.com/research/household-DIY-tools/dryer-vent-cleaner-cleaning.php)

In your case, the fact that it starts to get hot indicates that the flame is firing. I suspect that the sensors eventually get hot and don't cool off, so the flame shuts down.