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If the problem you are having is
that your Maytag gas dryer is not starting, these
are the parts you will need to check until you find
and correct the problem.
You need to make sure that the wall outlet has 120
volts presents in it, in order for the dryer to be
able to start. Connect a good working hair dryer in
the wall outlet, if the hair dryer works, then you
know that the wall outlet is not the problem.
Most gas dryers have one thermal fuse and some have
two thermal fuses wired in series with the motor. If
any of the thermal fuses are blown that could be one
of the reasons of your dryer not starting.
The timer is the distribution center in the dryer,
the timer will send the right voltage to each of the
individual parts in the dryer. Most common problem
with the timer, is burnt contacts.
The motor is in charge of turning the tumbler,
turning the blower to circulate hot air inside of
the dryer and making sure that the heating element
won't come on when the dryer motor is not running. A
bad or weak motor could be the reason for your
Maytag gas dryer not starting.
The door switch is a safety device use to prevent
the dryer motor from starting or running when the
door in the dryer is open. Burnt contacts or a
broken actuator on the switch could be the reason
that the dryer is not starting.
The push to start switch is single pole single throw
switch that is use to start the motor. Once the
motor starts running the switch is no longer in the
motor circuit. A bad push to start switch could be
the cause of your dryer not starting.
Burnt terminals or wires on the cord could be the
reason for your dryer not starting.
As you can see, if any one of these parts fails the
dryer will not start.
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