DG906 Wimpy pilot light

[pturo]

I got my Maytag DG906 and it runs great,(what a beauty, pics to follow) except the pilot light is really low and sometimes goes out during the cycle,or just at idle. I think that there is some corosion or blockage there in the pilot section because the dryer runs great when heating and in cycle. Is there an appiture or something that needs cleaning? Also, how does one get the front of the halo-of-heat dryer? I was looking for the screws on the bottom like my Maytag washer has. I see the ones inside the door. It looks like a two peice cabinet. Thanks Phil

 

[SactoTeddyBear]

Re: Gad Dryer Repairs:

I'm not real up on Repairs of Gas Dryers, but I'm wondering if the Orifice of the Gas Burner's Pilot might be clogged and possibly either cleaned or replaced? The Metal Tubing going to the Pilot might even need to be taken apart and blown out, for sediment or their might even be something that somehow got lodged in the Gas Line to the Pilot.

Good Luck, I hope that this might help you with getting the problem taken care of and operating properly again real soon.

Peace and Cheers, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...

 

[tumbler]

pilot light

The pilot light assembly contains a tiny gas jet. You'll have to remove the assembly from the burner. Where the pilot gas line attaches to the pilot light, there will be a gas jet with an extremely small opening. This is likely clogged; a very fine wire or shirt pin will be needed to clean it. Possibly compressed air blown backwards through the jet will help.

 

[sudsman]

Pilot light

All my tumblers here are gas range from home 16 lb to 200 lbs. I have problems with pilot lights quite often. What I found is a good way to clean them out is the cans of duster air like is used to clean computers and such. Usually blow them out with that and they work just fine when they don't I run a pipe cleaner swab inside them this has always worked for me mabe it will help you.

 

[pturo]

All really good suggestions. Anyone know how to get the front cabinet off a Maytag halo of heat so I can get to the pilot assembly better than the little trap door in the front?

 

[goatfarmer]

front removal

PITA,is all I can say.I would try to clean it through the access door.Otherwise,I believe the whole cabinet has to come off.Or I believe you can remove the burner assy.through the back panel,it's been a while since I looked at one.

kennyGF

 

[toggleswitch]

I think the rear panel comes off. IIRC it is a gray sheet of metal with louvers. Just remove the bolts from the side.

 

[pturo]

Upon further inspection, it looks as if the burner assembly could be taken out with a (short) hex head screwdriver from the front access panel, thereby exposing the pilot better. The burner tube is attached to the gas valve box with one screw and to a clamp that is bolted to the cabinet bottom. Might need a 90 degree hex driver or long socket wrench extension. I think I'll take a picture first, so I can reference it for re-assembly. This looks like much less of a PITA than the whole freeking cabinet, control panel included and wiring harnesss disconnected, just to get unfetterd access to the front. Thanks again.

 

[applianceguy]

A coworker of mine had the same problem. She had a matching Maytag set that she and her husband purchased new in 1972. I do not know the model number. She had a repair person look at the dryer. I think she said he told her the part was no longer available. They bought a new Maytag dryer to replace it.

She still has the washer and it has not required a single repair.

In June, our area was hit with a severe flood. Many homes had several feet of water. Their home had over three feet of water in the basement. She was certain this would be the end of her Maytag washer that was 34 years old. When they were able to get back into their home, they let the washer and dryer dry out. They plugged them back in and they have both been working as though nothing had ever happened. I'd say that's pretty remarkable for a washer that old.

They also bought an Electrolux the same year and have had the same kind of luck with that as well.

 

[pturo]

Those Maytag washers are amazing! I was able to get the assembly out. I think it needs a new thermocouple and a new pilot orfice. Always fun to tinker, but gas is shut off at night just in case.