Top 5 Reasons Gas Dryer Is Not Heating — Dryer Troubleshooting

Dryer won’t heat? This video provides information on how to troubleshoot a gas dryer that is not heating and the most likely defective parts associated with this problem.

Commonly replaced dryer parts:

Thermal fuse
Gas valve solenoid coils
Igniter
High-limit thermostat
Cycling thermostat

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[bobaglietti]

Thank you so much!!! I just purchased 5 components for under $20 and the first one (thermal fuse) was the issue! The call for a repair would have cost me $80 alone, so I REALLY appreciate the help!!!!

[cigarsandpins]

This video saved me some bucks. Mine turned out to be heavy lint and a blown thermal fuse. 15 bucks and some vacuuming saved the day. Thank you for uploading much appreciated!

[narchitek]

Great video! Tested all the sensors, they checked fine, replaced the Gas Valve Coils for $10 and dryer is working perfectly.

[godskid]

Thank you so much for this video. While doing a load of laundry, the dryer was not getting hot. After watching your video and cleaning the vent and also taking off some excess length, the heat kicked right on. So thankful that I didn't have to buy any parts and will keep in mind to keep the vent cleaned thoroughly more often. A life saver.😊

[andrewleist]

Very helpful! The first problem described was the one my dryer had. Fixed myself for a $10 part.

[noelc]

This was super helpful in repairing my Maytag XL Dryer. Thank you. I would recommend this video

[boysfan]

Can’t say thanks enough. Used to be I would have just put my dryer out as scrap. Fixed it for less than 30 bucks. Awesome!

[taknnoshit]

Thanks for an awesomely informative video. All I had to do was replace the thermal fuse (pn# 3392519) on our Whirlpool Estate dryer and it was back to heating again. It didn't stop working from lint build up like some say. I believe that it failed from a mix of constant use and old age (dryer is 15 years old now). Thanks again for a great vid! 🤜💥🤛

[cobrastang]

This video, and these guys have really helped me get my Whirlpool dryer fixed for a so much less than if I'd called for service! Thanks You guys!!

[theodoretepaske]

This helped me pinpoint the solenoid coils as the problem. Thanks for posting.

[anthonyhitchings]

Very helpful! The first problem described, the thermal fuse, was the one my dryer had. Fixed myself for a $15 part. (and I also bought a spare)

[alimuh]

Used a shop vac to suck out the debris in my vertical exhaust vent as well as replacing a $13 thermal fuse and thanks to this video saved me a trip to the laundromat.

[CaL]

thanks for this video I just ordered a dryer thermal fuse from you ...and will put the new one in once it arrives if that flame comes back on I'll be grateful

[bebela]

Problem solved, thanks to your video.

[markwhitley]

Thanks for the video - Have Speed Queen TR5 Gas Dryer, blew everything out with work shop blower and the dryer heats up fine now. Bottom area was full of lint but the exhaust line was clean.

[orvillehill]

Hey, , you guys from repair clinic. I see a few people asking what should be a simple question for you guys. If you put out a video like this, you should check it once in a while to help these folks out. Thank you!

[sawalmer]

Perfect fix.

Ignitor did not have continuity, replaced it, and voila!!!

Thanks guys.

[tajahmed]

I not only had to clean the 4 inch ducting I also had to open the blower housing at the back of my Maytag dryer ( 4 nuts at the back holding the housing and 2 Phillips on top by the screen) . You have to tilt the whole dryer forward to pull the housing off. All the holes were plugged with stuck lint.

[mytrustysteed]

I've tested the thermal fuse and the flame sensor and both hAve continuity. The ignitor glows, so it's not the ignitor, but no flame is present at all. I also tried replacing the solenoid coils and that didn't work either. The dryer runs fine, but does not heat up. Based on the facts above, it doesn't sound like it would be the thermostats either ( as the ignitor does turn on just no gas burns). Any other ideas???

[dishontielupeir]

Can it be filled up with lent in the back of the dryer? Could be why it's not getting hot enough I have flames I could see through the little vent in front. On sixty seven counter ford to have a Service.