GE Dryer - Model DBVH520GJ2WW - No heat

[michiganphil]

Hello All,

This post is on behalf of a friend who has a GE dryer; model as mentioned in the subject line. Knowing of my membership, he asked if I would ask the community what the most likely cause would be for this particular machine. He's skilled enough to handle the job - just doesn't know what to check first.

Any commentary or insight would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Phil

 

[michiganphil]

Hmmm... No replies. Okay - More information: He pulled dryer last night, went behind, attempted to remove panel, looked through hole, igniter came on, dryer worked and dried clothes. Put back in place - would not heat. Pulled away from wall to inspect again - dryer worked again...

Something loose, faulty, worn out?

Thanks,

Phil

 

[dustin92]

I've gathered that it's a gas dryer, maybe pinched gas line?

 

[vacerator]

Yes, pinched gas line, or

squeezed vent tube, which will make the thermal limits shut off the burner. Also won't dry well because moisture trapped in the dryer.
Outside chance a wire may be loose on the burner, or a solenoid, or broken, and moving the dryer makes the bent tub nudge it.

 

[jeff_adelphi]

Most likely it has bad gas valve coils. They will often work from a cold start, but stop working as soon as they warm up some.