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Ryan Renko 
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 Topic: Maytag gas clothes dryer
Posted: 19 Sep 2021 at 7:24pm |
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I have a gas clothes dryer that stopped working and although it is 30 years old it has had very little use and want to fix it if possible. It starts and within 5 seconds or so the burner ignites but after about 15 seconds the burner totally goes out. I consider myself pretty handy so does anyone have a idea on what the problem might be? I dont want to junk it if it is a simple fix. Thanks in advance!!! Ryan
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Lars(wi)
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Posted: 19 Sep 2021 at 8:07pm |
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First, when was the last you cleaned the lint filter?
Second, when was the last time the warm air exhaust pipe/tube was cleaned?
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 19 Sep 2021 at 8:22pm |
Good thing to clean as Lars mentioned.. no air flow will cause overheat - then shut down
if all the air flow / discharge ducts are clean--------
The way most gas appliances work is you have a pilot or electronic ignition... The gas valve OPENS and the flame starts up.... It has about 10 seconds to warm a thermocouple to keep the valve open.. If the thermocouple does not send back a signal, the valve shuts the gas off......... see what type thermocouple you have, if it is clean and in the flame.. probably just replace it.
Edited by steve(ill) - 19 Sep 2021 at 8:31pm
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Ryan Renko
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Posted: 19 Sep 2021 at 8:45pm |
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Filter gets cleaned every load and the exhaust is a straight out zero turns pipe only about 2' long.
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 19 Sep 2021 at 9:05pm |
 ............. check the therocouple..
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Stan IL&TN
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Posted: 20 Sep 2021 at 9:12pm |
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Your going to take it apart anyway so first step is to see how much lint is in the internal ductwork and clean that first. I was shocked at how much was in mine and it also is a straight shot out. Next would be the thermocouple and then a faulty over temp sensor.
Oh and check to see if it will dry on air only. That will verify the blower is working.
Edited by Stan IL&TN - 20 Sep 2021 at 9:16pm
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