Kenmore Gas Dryer Igniter Glows But No Heat

If the igniter does not have continuity replace it.

Kenmore gas dryer igniter glows but no heat.

Before beginning disconnect the appliance from the gas supply. Set the timer control for a timed dry high heat and start the dryer. Remove the igniter and test it for continuity using a multi meter. When all parts of the dryer are operational the ignitor will heat and begin to glow producing enough heat to ignite the gas once the valve opens.

How to inspect an oven burner igniter. Watch the igniter for several minutes to see if it stays lit or fades off. I have a kenmore gas dryer model 110 73932101 which had no heat. If the igniter has continuity this lets you know the problem is elsewhere.

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. If the ignitor doesn t glow on the other hand it may be bad or a fuse. This sequence normally takes about a minute. The igniter uses heat to ignite the gas in the burner assembly.

If the ignitor glows but no gas flows the gas valve solenoids may be bad. If igniter fails the gas will not be ignited and the gas dryer will not heat up. I replaced the glow plate igniter which fell apart after i removed it so i m confident it had cracked i still had no heat so i. Start the dryer and watch the heating chamber.

Over time the ignitor s delicate metal can break. If the igniter glows but the burner doesn t light then at least you know all the components in the control circuit are getting power. The igniter glows for a few seconds but the gas valve never opens guess i have already changed the solenoids twice but it did not help the gas is line connected and the supply valve is open it actually had a few little spurts of flame come out ot the the valve going into the igniter but. Peek through that hole to see if the igniter is glowing.

To determine if the igniter has burned out u se a multimeter to test the igniter for continuity.