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    Jul 2, 2009, 06:40 AM
    Gas dryer no heat
    Maytag gas dryer , model lsg7804aam, ignitor does not light.
    Ignitor is good, if I apply ground to ignitor it lights and gas does turn on.
    Have replaced gas coils, same results.
    Is there a centrifugal switch that should be activating when motor is turned on? If so , where is it located and can it be bypassed, or reached without taking drum or blower assyblembly aparrt?
    Any other suggestions as to what might be the problem?
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    Jul 2, 2009, 01:14 PM
    is there a centrifugal switch that should be activating when motor is turned on?? if so , where is it located and can it be bypassed, or reached without taking drum or blower assyblembly aparrt??

    Yes there is a switch but I do not recommend bypassing it but testing it with a meter to see if it is allowing current to pass through when the unit is running.


    I always use a test meter and start at the coil cluster on the gas valve and work back to find the defective item causing the voltage interruption.


    Here is a link to a parts page with pictures. It does show a motor switch but that does not mean that is the defective part.

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