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Model: MDG21PDAWW	Brand: Maytag	Age: 1 - 5 years
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kramler92		#1 Posted : Thursday, December 8, 2011 3:14:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/6/2011(UTC) Posts: 8		My maytag neptune dryer heats up for about 20 seconds with the gas and then stops. it doesn't heat up again after that. what is the problem?
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ApplianceJunk		#2 Posted : Thursday, December 8, 2011 3:42:58 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 7/24/2007(UTC) Posts: 2,277		Hi, One of the two coils on the gas valve maybe failing.
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kramler92		#3 Posted : Thursday, December 8, 2011 3:56:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/6/2011(UTC) Posts: 8		Where is the coils and how do I check which one of any are failing
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ApplianceJunk		#4 Posted : Thursday, December 8, 2011 4:02:00 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 7/24/2007(UTC) Posts: 2,277		The coils are located on the gas valve. I would replace them both at the same time. You can order them as a set. They are cheap and easy to replace. Here is the service manual for this model dryer. It will tell you everything you need to know. http://appliancejunk.com...wnloads;sa=view;down=386 btw, did you ever get the dryer working from your other topic. http://forum.appliancepartspros...ts-error.html#post616215 You seem to be having your fair share of dryer problems. ;)
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kramler92		#5 Posted : Thursday, December 8, 2011 4:06:16 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/6/2011(UTC) Posts: 8		Yes I did fix the ts error! I'm learning as I go tho ha. But I will try fixing the coils thanks
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ApplianceJunk		#6 Posted : Thursday, December 8, 2011 4:13:37 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 7/24/2007(UTC) Posts: 2,277		Your welcome, let us know how it turns out.
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kramler92		#7 Posted : Thursday, December 8, 2011 4:14:13 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/6/2011(UTC) Posts: 8		oops i had the wrong model number that one is for my washer which has a leak! but the right model number is MDG9700AWW
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ApplianceJunk		#8 Posted : Thursday, December 8, 2011 4:25:48 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 7/24/2007(UTC) Posts: 2,277		Originally Posted by: kramler92 oops i had the wrong model number that one is for my washer which has a leak! but the right model number is MDG9700AWW Then this is the service manual you will want. :) http://appliancejunk.com...ownloads;sa=view;down=69
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kramler92		#9 Posted : Thursday, December 8, 2011 4:34:36 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/6/2011(UTC) Posts: 8		so this is what I found: The gas is ignited but the flame goes out. If a normal ignition takes place and after a short while the flame goes out, check for the following: • Radiant sensor contacts opening prematurely. • Weak gas valve coil may open when stressed by higher temperatures. • Weak Hi-Limit • Poor venting • Bad drum seals you think its the coils? am I supposed to replace the 2 coils on the gas valve assembly?
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ApplianceJunk		#10 Posted : Thursday, December 8, 2011 5:20:13 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 7/24/2007(UTC) Posts: 2,277		It could be the coils, here is some more info on testing the coils. http://appliancejunk.com...t-dryer-gas-valve-coils/ Sometimes they can be hard to test because they may test fine when the unit is cold. Quote: • Weak gas valve coil may open when stressed by higher temperatures.
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