I have a gas dryer that quit working... How do I know if it's the ignitor?

Not12care Posts: 2, Reputation: 1

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Dec 24, 2009, 12:24 PM

I have a gas dryer that quit working... How do I know if it's the ignitor?

It quit heating up... The drum turns.. No glow on the ignitor...

Not12care Posts: 2, Reputation: 1

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Dec 24, 2009, 12:26 PM

Help

KISS Posts: 12,510, Reputation: 839

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Dec 25, 2009, 05:06 AM

You can measure the resistance of the ignitor. If no glow, it's likely the ignitor.

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