Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP1Z4OWjTuA
This video will teach you how to troubleshoot your gas dryer. My gas dryer would not heat up so I will show you the three main pieces in the front of the dryer that should be checked using an ohms meter. It is very easy to do and ANYONE can do this. Just to get this thing checked by a technician would cost $100. Then any parts, which are 4x the price you can get them at, plus $100 or more an hour for labor. By the time you are done, they will charge $250 to fix your dryer (half price for a brand new one). This job takes 1hr if you take your time, and the parts cost under $10.
Here is where to get the multimeter tester: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001O1X65A/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001O1X65A&linkCode=as2&tag=chri0e2-20&linkId=L3A3XFVJXIFWVON7
Thermal fuse (Kenmore, Whirlpool): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006H7HB7K/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B006H7HB7K&linkCode=as2&tag=chri0e2-20&linkId=EK7VLEGDDPZYT6JP
Gas Solenoids (Kenmore, GE, Whirlpool): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XLDEAU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004XLDEAU&linkCode=as2&tag=chri0e2-20&linkId=W6K2NRUFS6AQIINJ
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13 thoughts on “How to fix your gas dryer that is not heating up part 2- front panel”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MikeL says:

    A lot of help thanks

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sui-Cyco FM says:

    Hi Chris Hope all is well. What settings do you have the volt meter on? Please.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brenda Wade says:

    Not all gas dryers have a whole to check the glow.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars gary winterbottom says:

    I have a maytag gas dryer MODEL # MDG508DAWW I PUT NEW CYLENOIDS IN CHECKED ignitor & FLAME SENSOR ALL THE THERMOSTATS MADE A BEEP WITH MY MULTI METER FOR CONTINUITY THE 1 with 4 wires had continuity across the 2 big wires but not across the 2 small ones and i'm pretty sure thats how it should be is that the cycling thermostat?and can you tell me wich 1 is the thermal fuse the iginator is not glowing and preety sure the flame sensor is good I do have continuity there.any ideas would greatly appreciated.

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Aztekie's Corner says:

    Bro!! First you fixed my car now my dryer…. Damn the service you provide has no limits..Thanks man.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Venkat Sellappan says:

    I helped to check gas solenoid and fix. Thanks.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tammie Sherk says:

    After watching your video, I took a chance and tested my circuits and found the bad part and ordered one for $5 and got it on today. We have heat!! Thank you for showing me how easy it was to fix it myself, saved me a lot of $$.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tammie Sherk says:

    thank you so much for the helpful video! I thought it would be too complicated for me to try, but after watching, I am going to give it a try!

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joe Montigelli says:

    ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO. I saw your first one and was able to remove the back and test all the components which all had continuity and are good. I vacuumed it all and put the back on. After looking at this video I will remove the front and test the components tomorrow. Any recommendations as to where to purchase the parts?? Thanks again your videos have given me the confidence to try to do the repairs myself.

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Astrid Welch says:

    Thanks so much. Mine is a front loader. Is that the same concept ?

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Deborah Hock says:

    Wonderful videos. Thank you
    Wish my son was like you!😣

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars S Wang says:

    I bought the M Series New Style Coil Kit twice, both times I received failed parts, how can I find a working Coil Kit?

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars arechj says:

    Hi Chris – our 6-month-old GE Gas Dryer heats for about 10 minutes and then stops heating. I called GE Warranty and one of their techs had me replace the ducting which I did. But still the same problem – after about 10 minutes of heating it goes cold. I've also tested with no ducting to eliminate that as a problem but the same issue persists. We're going on a month now with the warranty visits from GE but no no luck. When they come they test it empty and it works. But we put wet clothes in and the heating only lasts 10 minutes. Any ideas? Thanks.

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