my maytag dg607 hoh dryer

[bpetersxx]

well it works to an extent

I just cannot get the pilot light to stay lit

I'm hoping it is the thermocouple as the burner assenbly is NLA

appliance repair places want 60-70 dollars just to come out to diagnose the problem

Then parts and labor on top of that

 

[bradfordwhite]

Did you just get this? If so, do you know what type gas it was using before?

If you're on propane and it was using natural gas before, or vice versa, the burner tips are different for each.

 

[maytag85]

I’ve never had issues with the pilot light going out on my 1973 Maytag DG306, but I’ve dealt with the pilot going out since I didn’t hold the red lever down long enough and had to start the process all over again but usually had success the second time since I held it down for a good solid minute. Like bradfordwhite said if you are on propane and using it on natural gas or vice versa, the burner tips are different hence why the pilot is not staying lit. If you light the pilot and hold it down for a good minute, should stay lit but if it’s not staying lit after the red lever is depressing, you have a bad thermal couple.

Also check to be sure that the gas valve at the wall is fully open along with the internal gas valve since if either of those aren’t fully open it won’t allow for good gas flow causing the pilot not to stay lit. Check the gas line to be sure it’s not pinched or kinked since that can cause a problem with gas flow not allowing the pilot to stay lit. The pilot tube can also be clogged with dust or lint not allowing for the pilot to fully warm the thermal couple causing issues with the pilot no to stay lit.

 

[combo52]

Gas Maytag halo of heat dryer

Hi I don’t think your model number is right never heard of a 607 dryer but that probably doesn’t matter.

When the pilot won’t stay lit and you have a proper pilot flame while you’re holding the lever you have a bad pilot safety this dryer does not have a thermocouple on it.

If you follow the instructions in the manual it may just be out of adjustment if you’re lucky otherwise you need the mercury filled pilot safety which they don’t make anymore you may be able to find a good used one if you’re fortunate.

John L

 

[bpetersxx]

Bradfordwhite

I have had this for decades I got it after I got the A606s suds saver washer

It is natural gas it should have the right tips and orifices for natural gas

Maytag85

i checked the inside valve and gave it a turn or two but I will turn it again just to make sure

the outside valve was off but will turn it again a couple of times

the gas line is flexed behind the dryer I'll check to make sure

yes it may be dust and lint in it but it seems to be cleared at this time

John

actually it is a DG606 with a sunburst panel but the rest is vintage

I got this from Hessions maytag some years ago

it went thro the refurbishment process link my Maytag washer did

then they installed it in my basement washer club studio with new flex gas line

right now it is staying lit I will keep an eye on it

thanks for the ideas I will implement them

I have to be especially careful with this

I had the pilot door open while it was running and was checking it out

I had my face away from the door when the burner lit with a whoosh and flame flashed from the opening

boy that was scary

Now I am careful around the pilot door

 

[qsd-dan]

I had a DG306 for a short time and could not get the pilot to stay lit even after holding the red lever down for several minutes. I fired up the dryer and lit the burner that way (sort of dangerous, I'm sure) and the pilot remained lit thereafter. Probably not the safest method but it did work. Now that I think about it, I bet there's a long purge required to get all of the air out of the lines.

 

[bradfordwhite]

It's probably safest to convert it to an electronic ignition burner. customization

 

[maytag85]

I considered converting my Maytag DG306 to electronic ignition back in 2019 when I brought it back to life after sitting for decades but didn’t have the parts to do so at the time. The easiest way I came up with to convert to electronic ignition is to use a Whirlpool gas valve with the spark igniter that some of the Brazilian Whirlpool gas dryers use in South America since the opening of the burner cone appear to be the same dimensions, literally all I’d have to do with that type of gas valve is install it and hook it up to the existing wire connector and that’s literally all there is to it.

 

[bpetersxx]

well phooey

well I got a vintage look at dryer

The pilot will not light and what I am told and research you have to replace the entire gas valve unless I an mistaken

out better experts can chime in on this

 

[combo52]

If you can not even get the pilot to light you either have air in the line or a clogged pilot orifice.

 

Have you bled the gas line ?, loosen the union at the gas burner and turn on the gas till you smell strong gas if you have not used this dryer in a long time or if it was just installed.

 

Other than that take the gas burner assembly out of the dryer and take it to an appliance repair place that can test and fix it.

 

I can sometimes suggest a place but with snarky back ground like Earth I have no idea where you live and your ability to make repairs.

 

[bpetersxx]

the pilot lights but as soon as I let go of the lighting lever it goes out

the pilot has stayed lit in the past

Pilot flame is nice and strong

Main burner flame is strong

the dryer dries the clothes fast

The problem lies somewhere in the system that keeps the pilot light lit

 

[combo52]

The pilot safety is either out of adjustment or more likely has failed, this was the most common problem with these gas burner assemblies.

 

The PS is NLA but you might find someone that has one to sell, they contain a small amount of mercury and they stopped using this type of safety many years ago on gas appliances.

 

John L.

 

[bpetersxx]

part 2

well thanks to everyone for the info

at this point I am going to store it in my basement

Going to source a vintage gas dryer if I can

maybe my business friend still has one he can deliver and install for me

 

[bpetersxx]

update

I am going to pick out a dryer

I am aiming for vintage but I may have to get what i can

thanks for the help and the suggestions

 

[bpetersxx]

update

in progress of getting a dryer

 

[bpetersxx]

update 2

yes new dryer is needed

in addition to the pilot wont light neither will the main burner

I think the pilot light issue goes to the main burner as well

 

[bradfordwhite]

I wonder if anyone has ever converted a gas dryer to 220 volt electric by using the power from the existing timer to power a relay that would control the 220volt 5000 watt heater that could go in place of the gas burner.

https://www.amazon.com/Packard-C230B-Pole-Contactor-Voltage/dp/B001KGSJ74/ref=asc_df_B001KGSJ74/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312112220877&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4969408818513183221&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032071&

 

[maytag85]

Reply #16

I don’t think it would be possible to put a heating element in place in the burner cone on a Maytag Gas HOH dryer, you probably would scorch the front seal that helps direct the air through the burner cone since the heat is more intense and radiates from the area of the heating element/heater box than from a flame on a gas dryer.

 

[bradfordwhite]

The soft heat of an easy to control electric element contained INSIDE the metal duct
vs
the standing pilot and highly explosive gas burner that isn't even completely contained inside the metal duct.

I'll go with the electric.

Just rip out that stinky gas burner, clean up all the lint and soot in the area, slide a nice new Whirlpool (or other brand that fits best) 5000+ watt dryer element into the duct and secure, then rewire the dryer with the relay. Easy.

Use the red and purple wires to control the relay.

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