Kenmore Gas Dryer Igniter Glows But No Flame

Remove the igniter and test it for continuity using a multi meter.

Kenmore gas dryer igniter glows but no flame.

The flame sensor mounts on the side wall of the burner assembly close to the ignitor. I looked in the peep hole when i turned it on for the second load of laundry and the igniter area glowed for a minute but never lit the pilot. The hot surface igniter is used in modern gas oven burners to open the gas valve and to ignite the gas. As the igniter draws electric current it will heat to a high temperature and glow as well as cause the bi metal in the oven safety valve to warp and open the valve releasing the gas to be ignited.

The flame sensor opens the gas valve once the ignitor glows hot enough to ignite the gas. Then periodically the igniter glows for a while but not gas comes out. Parts are cheep but knowledge. Gas dryer won t heat after replacing new ignitor.

I replaced the gas coils and it is still doing the same thing. I also have a maytag gas dryer. If the igniter has no continuity it needs to be removed and replaced. If igniter fails the gas will not be ignited and the gas dryer will not heat up.

The drum just turns and the darn gas flame won t start. I have a kenmore 80 series gas dryer. The flame will not stay on. Ignites the gas in the burner to create a flame.

I ll show you what i did to repair my good old machine myself. 1st load will dry not the second until a bit later when it rests for awhile i did replace the gas valve solenoid and the cycling thermostat but still not working. Flame comes on for a short while and goes out. Some problems are.