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Model: PYG2000AWW	Brand: Maytag	Age: 5 - 10 years
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Carl Baltensperger		#1 Posted : Monday, August 27, 2007 4:46:56 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/27/2007(UTC) Posts: 3		This dryer runs (drum spins) but never heats up. I just replaced the igniter and 2 coils but no luck. Any suggestions on what I should try next? Thanks, Carl
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Admin / APP Team		#2 Posted : Tuesday, August 28, 2007 8:55:02 AM(UTC)
Rank: Administration Groups: Joined: 7/18/2007(UTC) Posts: 799 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Does the igniter come on (starts glowing) when the dryer is on?
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Carl Baltensperger		#3 Posted : Wednesday, August 29, 2007 8:01:04 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/27/2007(UTC) Posts: 3		Originally Posted by: Admin / APP Team Does the igniter come on (starts glowing) when the dryer is on? NO. I watched it for ~5min.
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peg		#4 Posted : Wednesday, August 29, 2007 8:23:09 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/29/2007(UTC) Posts: 2		Hi, I'm peg and I have the same problem with my Amana Dryer. it's 15 years only and after a short period time, it only heats for a 5 minutes. what to do?:( :D
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Admin / APP Team		#5 Posted : Wednesday, August 29, 2007 8:23:45 AM(UTC)
Rank: Administration Groups: Joined: 7/18/2007(UTC) Posts: 799 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Check flame sensor for continuity (#13 on this diagram), also check the thermal cut-off (looks like a thermostat, less than an inch in diameter).
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Admin / APP Team		#6 Posted : Wednesday, August 29, 2007 8:25:21 AM(UTC)
Rank: Administration Groups: Joined: 7/18/2007(UTC) Posts: 799 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Doesn't really sound like the same problem, Peg. Click here, then click on the POST NEW TOPIC button and describe your problem in detail. Don't forget to include the model number of your Amana dryer.
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Carl Baltensperger		#7 Posted : Thursday, August 30, 2007 6:25:07 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/27/2007(UTC) Posts: 3		The terminal for the white wire on the flame sensor broke off. I had seen the white wire laying there but couldnt figure out where it went and assumed it wasn't being used. Looks like I should try replacing the flame sensor now? I don't see anyway of repairing the broken terminal. Thanks for the guidance, Carl
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Admin / APP Team		#8 Posted : Thursday, August 30, 2007 9:18:29 AM(UTC)
Rank: Administration Groups: Joined: 7/18/2007(UTC) Posts: 799 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		If the male terminal, which is part of the sensor, broke off then you'll have to replace the sensor. No way to fix it really. Good job on finding the problem!
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DEPSERV		#9 Posted : Tuesday, September 4, 2007 8:47:04 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 9/4/2007(UTC) Posts: 2		Originally Posted by: Carl Baltensperger This dryer runs (drum spins) but never heats up. I just replaced the igniter and 2 coils but no luck. Any suggestions on what I should try next? Thanks, Carl THE ONLY THING LEFT IS YOUR SAFTY VALVE YOU COULD HAVE PURCHASED A WHOLE NEW BURNER ASSEMBLY THAT WOULD HAVE FIX YOU PROBLEM CALL ME AT *************** Post edited by admin. Reason: advertising
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