I had the same problem, on a Maytag Gas Dryer Model #MDG5500, 8.8 error code. I took a heating pad and placed it on the front panel. After 10 minutes on high, I removed the pad and "to My Surprise" the Dryer panel was "blank" and it started as normal... This has got to be magic. I'm sure there is a loose connection in the soldering on the circuit board but until this "fix" no longer works, and I'm ready to buy a new board at $160. Or more, I'll use the heating pad.

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I had the same problem, on a Maytag Gas Dryer Model #MDG5500, 8.8 error code. I took a heating pad and placed it on the front panel. After 10 minutes on high, I removed the pad and "to My Surprise" the Dryer panel was "blank" and it started as normal... This has got to be magic. I'm sure there is a loose connection in the soldering on the circuit board but until this "fix" no longer works, and I'm ready to buy a new board at $160. or more, I'll use the heating pad.An .8.8 display on the LCD could be a low voltage under load at the Black 42 lead to neutral OR an internal problem in the control board...

This seems to be a common problem with this type of dryer, with the same fix (Heating pad):
askmehelpdesk.com - maytag-dryer-mde5500ayw-8-8-error-code (https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/appliances/maytag-dryer-mde5500ayw-8-8-error-code 163260.html)
If it's in a cold basement you could consider a space heater.

Not sure why cold enters in as a factor. Your price is in the mid-range, as I have seen from $126 to $350 USD. Board swap is fairly easy.

K