[kah5683]

Have an older Maytag gas dryer: model #LDG7500. Noticed it gets somewhat hot, but doesn't dry clothes. I checked the vent to the outside and the flexible tube is clear and the flap to outside works. I pulled off the vent and looked into the tube at the bottom of dryer, and that was clear. I checked the lint trap and behind it, and that was clear.


What should I look at next?

 

[SeniorSitizen]

Our Maytag, although electric, has 3 settings to choose. It would be easy for that selection to get rotated into a lesser drying position. Consider checking that if you haven't. Other than that is the amount of air flow and I haven't a clue how to check beyond what you've done being it seems you've tagged every base a DIY'er can in that field.

 

[spitz1234]

Possibly a coil on the gas valve.

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[Dave Sal]

I second spitz1234's suggestion. I had the same problem with a Kenmore gas dryer a couple years ago. I removed the bottom panel and watched as I turned on the dryer. The igniter glowed red, the gas valve solenoid clicked and the burners fired up. Trouble was, the burners would shut down after about 15 seconds and stay off for a minute or so. Then the cycle would repeat. The dryer got warm, but not hot enough to actually dry the clothes. I ordered the pair of gas valve solenoid coils (about $10) from McCombs Supply and installed them in about 15 minutes. Problem solved.


https://www.mccombssupply.com/

 

[kah5683]

I ordered the part. On instruction video they say out of precaution shut off gas. Is that truly necessary? I don’t want to open up a can of worms with older valve.

 

[Dave Sal]

I ordered the part. On instruction video they say out of precaution shut off gas. Is that truly necessary? I don’t want to open up a can of worms with older valve.

If you're referring to the gas valve solenoid coils, I did not shut off the gas. I did turn off the breaker to the dryer though.

 

[kah5683]

Ok. Last time rely on wife's symptoms. No heat at all. Decided to also buy igniter and flame sensor. Replaced all three with an arm in a sling and it now works.


Thanks to all

 

[lug-nuts]

My maytag dryer took a 5hit last spring. Same thing, was not getting hot enough to dry. It was warm, but not hot. I tested the thermistors and one failed my model has 2 thermistors. Cost about 8 bucks a piece, and easy to test if you have a voltmeter. Just set the voltmeter to read resistance, and if you see resistance over the terminals you know its good, if it reads 0 then it need replacement.

The hardest part was just getting dryer outer case off. I was able to get a part number off of maytag part website and buy it from amazon. All in all a pretty easy job.