MsAnn Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Manufacturer: amana Type of Appliance: Dryer Model Number: NGD4655EW2 Have you validated the model number at an online parts site like Repair Clinic? (yes or no): yes Have you watched the video on how to search for manuals and have you searched the Downloads section prior to posting this request? (yes or no): yes I am working on a POS amana gas dryer that has got me AFU. The complaint is "not heating". I go over and watch the igniter glow through the peep hole. the valve opens and ignites fire. It does not ignite a second time. I'm thinking the coil on the gas valve is failing. Before I tear the whole dryer apart I go ahead and go to the back and test the hi limit, thermostat, thermal fuse and the cycling thermostat. all test with continuity. I go back to the front and disassemble the dryer and install a new coil pac (this is the new coils that are all one piece WPW10328463. I start the dryer up and it does it's thing. I get paid and leave. about 2 hours later I get a call from the client and he tells me that it is not heating again. I told him to take the vent tube off and throw a wet towel in and see how long it takes to dry. Client did this and after an hour still not dry. I ask him is the towel hot and wet or cold and wet. he said cold and wet. That leaves out a clogged vent theory and the dryer is not heating. Here is what I am thinking clogged blower wheel or timer. I need a wiring diagram to test the timer. Unless someone can tell me how to check the timer on a gas dryer. Do gas dryer's have a centrifugal switch on the motor that is part of the heating circuit? Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Samurai Son of Samurai Posted February 10, 2019 Team Samurai Share Posted February 10, 2019 Here's the tech sheet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsAnn Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 I can see by the diagram that a gas dryer does have a centrifugal switch. Thank you for the prompt response. Very helpful information. Your a rock star! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Samurai Samurai Appliance Repair Man Posted February 10, 2019 Team Samurai Share Posted February 10, 2019 11 minutes ago, MsAnn said: I can see by the diagram that a gas dryer does have a centrifugal switch. Yep and it completes the Neutral for the burner circuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsAnn Posted February 10, 2019 Author Share Posted February 10, 2019 Sweet. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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