Are gas valve coils universal?

A gas appliance uses primary and secondary coils as a safety mechanism to control the flow of gas and prevent unsafe operation. If these parts fail or begin to fail the appliance may fail to get hot enough or fail to operate at all. Replaces “M” series coils. Product is universal and may differ from the original.

Are all gas dryer coils the same?

Most current model dryers use the more compact “M” serial gas valve. The coils for the “M” series valve are sometimes sold individually or together in a set. The coils from any of the manufactures should be equivalent to each other and interchangeable as they all come from the gas valve manufacturer White Rodgers.

How does gas valve coil work?

Current flows through the coil, opening the gas valve and the gas is ignited. The heat continues to keep current flowing through the coil until the the dryer’s control thermostat cycles off, stopping the circuit to the gas burner assembly so the coils lose their power and gas flow is shut down.

Does a gas valve have a coil?

On the gas valve are one or two coils (solenoids) used to open and close the valve to control the flow of gas. If a coil fails, gas will not flow and the dryer will have no heat.

Why does my gas dryer only heat up sometimes?

Common reasons for an electric or gas dryer not heating are a tripped circuit breaker, clogged vent, and no gas flow. Other potential reasons include a faulty thermal fuse and broken heating element.

How long do dryer coils last?

The heating element can last between 8 and 18 years if the dryer is well-maintained and the vent and lint traps are clean. The heating element can burn out if the dryer is not kept well-maintained.

How do you test a solenoid coil?

How to Test a Solenoid Coil?

1. Set your multimeter on ohms. If the multimeter is not automatic, set it on 2k ohms.
2. Place the probes of multimeter across the pins of a solenoid coil. If you find 3 pins there, one of them is a flat pin which is connected to the ground.
3. Read the number on the multimeter.

Why isn’t my Whirlpool gas dryer heating up?

When gas or electric Whirlpool Dryer is not heating up, it usually caused by: Burnt Heating Element or Gas Valve Solenoid, Burnt Thermal Cut-Off Fuse, Defective Cycling Thermostat Or Gas Ignitor, Malfunctioned Flame Sensor.