Machine is 27 years old but has run fine until now. I’ve replaced the coils and checked for continuity on high end thermostat and the cycling thermostat. Blower is working fine and we do not have a vent obstruction. Dryer starts normally, igniter heats up and flame runs about 8 seconds. Igniter cycles intermitantly but with the same short burn time. Timer does not advance in dry cycles but does work in “less dry” period at the end of a cycle. I’m thinking the burner shutting off prematurely is causing the timer not to advance, but I’m at a loss as to why that is.
- fred mayo asked 10 years ago
Well, I replaced the cycling thermostat too, just for good measure, but I’m still having the same problem. Flame ignites & burns for about 8 seconds and shuts off. Timer will not advance. Any other suggestions out there?
- Fred Mayo answered 10 years ago
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there is a sensor mounted on the tube the flame is in. two wires running to it. this sences the flame if its bad or covered with dirt it closes the gas valve and shuts the ignitor off. it needs replaced,or cleaned. it will keep trying to light but will keep shutting off because it doesn’t see the flame.
- ralph harkins answered 10 years ago
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