Flame Sensor Dryer Repair

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Flame sensor dryer repair.

Replace the flame sensor if it doesn t trip when the igniter heats to ignition temperature. If the needle. This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the flame sensor or gas sensor on a 29 inch whirlpool kenmore gas dryer. Watch the burner assembly shortly after starting the dryer the ignitor should begin to glow.

You can determine if the flame sensor is faulty by following the troubleshooting tips in our gas dryer won t heat troubleshooting video. If it glows for several seconds up to 15 seconds and then goes out then the problem is probably the solenoids coils. The sensor is located across from the gas igniter at the dryer s burner assembly. If the ignitor glows and stays on then the problem is usually the flame sensor.

This flame sensor assembly is made of both plastic and metal. This flame sensor assembly is made of both plastic and metal. Gas dryer sensor for igniter and flame. If the flame sensor doesn t trip then the burner won t light and the dryer won t heat.

This is a safety mechanism to prevent dangerous levels of gas from building up. If the flame sensor fails it won t shut off the igniter gas won t flow to the burner and the dryer won t heat. Replace the dryer flame sensor the flame sensor detects when the igniter is hot enough to light the gas burner and trips to begin the ignition process in a gas dryer. To repair the main top of the dryer should be lifted as well as the front panel to access the component.

This flame sensor should be closed for continuity at room temperature. When you show up to work in wet clothes there s no hiding the fact you have dryer issues at home. Replace a failed flame sensor with the manufacturer approved replacement part. Pull the wire connectors off the flame sensor terminals.

Remove the small access panel in front select a high temperature setting and start the dryer. Diagnosed dryer as having cracked ignitor i thought i would save time and money by ordering repair kit this was not the case after installing new ignitor flame sensor gas coils i had a different problem i diagnosed problem as defective flame sensor i reinstalled old original flame sensor to correct problem i was e mailed by company that they. To repair the main top of the dryer should be lifted as well as the front panel to access the component. Check for continuity with a multi meter before replacing.