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 will not stay on. The flame sensor mounts on the side wall of the burner assembly close to the ignitor. I also have a maytag gas dryer. Flame comes on for a short while and goes out.

Ignites the gas in the burner to create a flame. Then periodically the igniter glows for a while but not gas comes out. The drum just turns and the darn gas flame won t start. The flame sensor opens the gas valve once the ignitor glows hot enough to ignite the gas.

I have a kenmore 80 series gas dryer. Some problems are. 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. 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 ignitor is an important component of a gas dryer but even if it s brand new the dryer may not heat for several reasons. Parts are cheep but knowledge. I replaced the gas coils and it is still doing the same thing. 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.

If the igniter has no continuity it needs to be removed and replaced. If the igniter has continuity this lets you know the problem is elsewhere. I ll show you what i did to repair my good old machine myself. If igniter fails the gas will not be ignited and the gas dryer will not heat up.