A gas dryer heats with a burner, so most no-heat faults are different from an electric dryer. We repair gas dryers in Kenmore, WA, and we tell you the likely fault and the price before work starts.
Safety first. If you smell gas, do not use the dryer or any switch. Leave the home and call your gas utility or 911 from outside. Gas supply work is for a qualified technician, not for DIY.
How a gas dryer is different
A gas dryer needs a gas line and a normal 120 volt outlet. The drum, belt, motor and blower work just like an electric dryer. The heat comes from a burner that an igniter lights when the controls call for heat.
That is why a gas dryer that spins but stays cold has a short list of suspects that an electric dryer does not.
Common gas dryer faults
- Igniter. It glows to light the gas. A weak or broken igniter is a very common reason for no heat.
- Gas valve coils. They open the valve so gas can reach the burner. If they fail, the igniter glows but the flame never starts.
- Flame sensor or thermal fuse. A sensor or fuse that has failed can shut the burner off early.
- Blocked vent. Lint in the vent makes the dryer overheat and cut out. Clear it first, with the dryer unplugged.
What you can check first
- Make sure the dryer is plugged in and the breaker is on.
- Clean the lint filter and look at the vent hose behind the dryer.
- Check that the gas shut-off valve behind the dryer is open, if you know where it is and can reach it safely.
- Note whether the igniter glows, whether you hear a click, and whether a flame appears. Tell us when you call.
Anything beyond these simple checks, and anything that touches the gas line, should be left to a technician. Our guide to dryer warning signs and fire safety explains what to watch for.
What happens on a gas dryer visit
We start with the simple things: the vent, the supply and the breaker. Then we test the igniter and the gas valve coils with a meter, because a part that looks bad is not always bad. We explain what we found and quote the price before anything is replaced.
Kenmore gas dryer repair service
We repair Kenmore gas dryers, including Kenmore Elite gas dryers and 500, 600 and 90 series gas models. Common calls are a gas dryer that is not heating or will not heat, an igniter replacement, a coil or gas valve replacement, and a belt or motor replacement. Older gas dryers may have a pilot light. We also get calls about model 91182. If you smell gas, leave the home and call your gas utility. See the gas dryer parts guide.
Gas dryer repair questions
Why does my gas dryer spin but not heat?
The usual causes are a failing igniter, weak gas valve coils, a blown thermal fuse or a blocked vent. A technician tests each one before replacing it.
Is it safe to keep using a gas dryer that smells of gas?
No. Stop using it, leave the home and call your gas utility or 911 from outside. Do not switch anything on or off inside.
Can I fix a gas dryer myself?
You can clean the lint filter and clear the vent with the dryer unplugged. Work on the igniter, valve or gas line is for a qualified technician.
Keep reading
- Dryer not heating. Causes for gas and electric dryers.
- Electric dryer repair. Heating element, thermal fuse and 240 volt faults.
- Dryer repair cost in Kenmore, WA. What changes the price and how to compare quotes.
- Send a quote request. Tell us what the dryer is doing.
Gas dryer repair? Call us.
Call and tell us what the dryer is doing.