Kenmore Gas Dryer Igniter Glows But No Heat

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.

Kenmore gas dryer igniter glows but no heat. 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. To determine if the igniter has burned out u se a multimeter to test the igniter for continuity. If the ignitor glows but no gas flows the gas valve solenoids may be bad. If the igniter does not have continuity replace it.

Over time the ignitor s delicate metal can break. Remove the igniter and test it for continuity using a multi meter. If igniter fails the gas will not be ignited and the gas dryer will not heat up. The igniter uses heat to ignite the gas in the burner assembly.

Start the dryer and watch the heating chamber. 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. Peek through that hole to see if the igniter is glowing. Ignites the gas in the burner to create a flame.

If the igniter has continuity this lets you know the problem is elsewhere. Before beginning disconnect the appliance from the gas supply. I have a gas dryer that runs but does not heat. If the ignitor doesn t glow on the other hand it may be bad or a fuse.

If the igniter is not working the gas will not ignite preventing the dryer from heating. Set the timer control for a timed dry high heat and start the dryer. 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. How to inspect an oven burner igniter.

I have a kenmore gas dryer model 110 73932101 which had no heat.