A Kenmore Gas Dryer That Stopped Working in Chicago

A Kenmore Gas Dryer That Tumbled Without Heat in Chicago

A homeowner in Chicago called A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance about a Kenmore gas dryer that was not working, specifically running through its cycle without producing heat. On a gas dryer, that pattern, the drum turning but no heat, points at the components that light the burner, and this one came down to the gas valve coils.

How a gas dryer lights its burner

A gas dryer makes heat by burning gas at a burner, and getting that burner lit takes a small chain of parts working together. When the dryer calls for heat, the gas valve coils, small electromagnetic coils mounted on the gas valve, energize and open the valve, letting gas flow to the burner, where the igniter lights it. The coils are essential to the process: they are what physically open the gas valve. If they fail, the valve stays closed, no gas reaches the burner, nothing lights, and the dryer runs without producing any heat.

That is exactly the failure this customer had. A dryer with failed gas valve coils still runs in every visible way, the motor turns the drum, the cycle counts down, the air moves, but it stays cold because the gas is never released to be lit. Failed gas valve coils are one of the most common causes of a gas dryer that tumbles but will not heat.

Diagnosing it properly

A no-heat gas dryer can come from the coils, the igniter, the safety and thermal components, or the gas supply, so our technician diagnosed the unit rather than assuming. Tracing the fault to the gas valve coils meant the repair could target the actual failed part. That accurate diagnosis is what makes the repair efficient and correct.

The repair

We replaced the gas valve coils. With the new coils in place, the gas valve opened when the dryer called for heat, the burner lit, and the dryer produced heat and dried properly again. Our technician confirmed the dryer heated and completed a drying cycle correctly, verifying it under real operation. On a no-heat complaint, confirming the dryer actually produces heat and dries a load is the measure of a completed repair.

Keeping a gas dryer working well

Airflow is central to a dryer's heat and its health. Clean the lint filter every load and have the vent and ductwork cleaned periodically, because restricted airflow makes a dryer run hot and work harder, which stresses the heating and gas components and is a leading cause of dryer fires. If a gas dryer starts taking longer to dry or runs without much heat, have it looked at, since a dryer that tumbles without heating will not fix itself, and the cause is usually in the gas and ignition components like the coils. Catching a heating issue early keeps it a straightforward repair.

About A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance

We service Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag, LG, Samsung, GE, and every other major dryer brand throughout Chicago and the surrounding communities. Our technicians are certified to work on gas appliances safely and carry common parts, so a no-heat gas dryer repair can usually be diagnosed and completed in a single visit.

We quote the price upfront before any work begins, we waive the service call fee when you move forward with the repair, and every completed repair is backed by our full repair warranty. If your gas dryer is tumbling but not heating, we can find out why and get it drying properly again.