2013 Frigidaire Electrolux Dryer Model FRQG7000LW0

[askolover]

What do you guys think the problem could be with this dryer I found on CL?  I haven't bought it but considering it if I can get some insight.  My GE is doing fine but I'd still like to get one like this to better match the Asko's cabinet size and I can build a pedestal to match the one I built for the Asko.

Thanks guys

 

Here's the ad:

 

2013 Frigidaire Electrolux Dryer Model FRQG7000LW0
Gas - not electric.
$40
I bought this new in 2013 for $400! Only 3 years old!
Spins but does not heat. Just stopped heating 3 days ago...
Swapped out the solenoids ($20) with new ones but that did not fix it.
I purchased a new thermal limiter ($15) but did not install it - lost interest. Yours for free!
This seems like a simple fix - fuse or thermostat... It is just not firing.
Never had a problem until this!
Text me if interested.

http://nashville.craigslist.org/app/5807204737.html

 

[combo52]

Non Heating FD Gas Dryer

My bet would be the TL. These are ok dryers, cheaply built but about equal to GE, LG and Samsung etc, diffidently still a major grade below SQ, WP and Maytag in overall construction.

 

I would estimate that the last three brands of dryers will outlast the first group by at least twice over.

 

[askolover]

Thanks John, I knew you would answer.

 

[mattl]

Had a similar issue with my duet Gas dryer last year.  I bought it and it sat for almost a year.  Went to fire it up, no heat.  Replaced all the common things mentioned, and still nothing.  Turned out it was a bad gas valve.  Replaced it with one on ebay and it's been running fine since.

 

[askolover]

I'll probably pass on this one...even though it's cheap and I like to tinker, I don't want to throw money at it.

 

[foraloysius]

Wouldn't you be better off with a Whirlpool compact dryer? I suppose that would be about the same size as your Asko washer.

 

[askolover]

I'd consider it if it is gas fueled.  I just saw this one and thought if it was simple enough repair I'd get it since it is certainly cheap enough.

 

[askolover]

Well....the guy with this dryer knocked the price down to only $20 so I figured, "Hey, what have I got to lose"?  So last night on my way to Vanderbilt I stopped by his house and picked the little booger up.  When I awaken this afternoon I'll unload it from the back of my Jimmy and fiddle with it. 

 

[askolover]

I took the front off the dryer to access the burner and igniter...tested the continuity and it has none.  Just as I suspected.  I ordered a new one for $20.  Hopefully it will fix it and I will have a nice dryer for total of $40.  The price tag still on the back of it reads $599!

 

Hey....this is my 1000th post!!

 

[vacerator]

faulty

igniter coils perhaps?

 

[combo52]

What in the world are igniter coils?

I guess you might mean gas valve coil's, but if the ignator has no continuity I think I'd replace the igniter Lol

 

[vacerator]

Thats what I meant

as the coils are energized by the igniter and temp. limit circuits. Not exactly multiplexed, or are they?

 

[askolover]

Well it actually was one of the thermal limiters.  It had opened  for whatever reason.  Replaced just now and the dryer is operational!!  I was surprised to find the new limit switch was made in USA! Now to build a pedestal for it.  I'm still gonna keep the old reliable GE in storage though, at least for a while.

 

[combo52]

Thermal Limiter

The one near the gas burner is a very common problem on these dryers, but overall these are a better performing dryer than the Westinghouse-WCI-Frigidaire design that has been in production since around 1964 in various forms.

 

With the 4 roller drum support and not having the entire back of the drum heated to 300F clothing will fare better, unfortunately build quality like most FD appliances these days is not great and this new style dryer is harder to get into to work on.

 

But still it was a great deal and you get the satisfaction of saving a dryer from the crusher, and maybe saving someone from buying a Chinese or Korean piece of crap and shipping more jobs and money out of the country.

 

[askolover]

Yeah John, I love to tinker with stuff.  It wasn't easy to get to as you said.  It seems to do an ok job drying, but I have noticed it stops a little early leaving the clothes a slightly damp.  I'm experimenting with the settings to see what works best.  My GE would roast a turkey if I put it on the rack inside!  Talk about convection cooking haha.  I'm not sure I like the electronics in the Frigidaire though.  Anyway, I'm just playing with it.  If nothing else, I can always sell it for $50 and make a small profit.

 

[combo52]

Frigidaire Gas Dryer

With the price of new gas dryers in the $500-900 dollar range a serviced and working used one that is just a few years old should easily be worth $150-say $250 easily, don't sell your ability and good work short.

 

[askolover]

Got the pedestal built and installed the "new" dryer yesterday.  Anyone know if there's a way to make the drum light be on while it's drying?  I mean, it's kind of silly to have a dryer with a window and the light not on!  I'm sure I could rig it up some way.

 

[askolover]

Cycle times

Ok, now after having this dryer installed for over a month now, I'm wondering if either the moisture sensor in the drum or the thermistor may be faulty.  When I use one of the preset programs such as Towels, it seems to stop early and leave everything damp...as though it isn't sensing the moisture (brand new vent duct and excellent air flow outside).  I can set it on timed dry 60 min (the old GE took about the same for an all cotton towel load) and everything is perfectly dry.  My scrubs will dry in about 30min.  I checked the resistance of the thermistor while I was tinkering on it outside and it checked out...but that doesn't necessarily mean anything.  I can get a new thermistor on ebay cheap and it's right in the front under the lint filter box.  Is there any way to test the moisture sensor in the back of the drum?  I don't want to order one just for poops and giggles if that's not the problem.  Otherwise we have been very pleased with the dryer itself.  I just want it to function as it's supposed to on sensor dry.  Suggestions?

 

[vacerator]

If you have the dryness

selector on more, rather than normal/med. or less, it beats me.
My Whirlpool product is just the opposite. Clothes are dry with 12 to 16 minutes left on most loads.
Scrubs are light fabric and dry quickly.
The spin speed of the washer also.
Wonderfull wedding photo by the way! Congratulations to you both!