Amana Dryer

[Ralph48]

Heating element goes on, then goes out without igniting flame. 

[Daniel.A]

We're going to need some more information, such as the model number of the appliance.

Since you mention that there is no flame, I'm assuming you're talking about a gas appliance. The heating element on a gas dryer is called an "igniter." The term "heating element" is generally associated with electric dryers.

Basically how gas dryers ignite is this: Voltage is sent to the igniter. The igniter heats up until the flame sensor on the blower housing detects enough heat, where it then opens a circuit and directs voltage to the coils, which engage and send gas past the igniter which should in turn ignite the gas.

Lacking a multimeter, I would start by replacing the coils as they tend to go bad.

[16345Ed]

When you don’t know a heating element from an igniter I recommend calling a professional tech. 

[evaappliance]

On 12/5/2023 at 10:52 AM, Daniel.A said:

I would start by replacing the coils as they tend to go bad.

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