Model Number: DG410
Brand: Maytag
Age: More than 10 years
I have a 1979 Maytag DG410 gas dryer that I am (stubbornly) reluctant to replace because it hasn't completely given up the ghost and we're on a tight budget. Here's what it does: If I run it after it has been sitting for a few days I can usually get it to almost dry one load if the "delicate" button is pushed rather than "regular" and if I use it on "more dry" rather than the timed or the permanent press options. When I push "start" the igniter glows white hot and there is an audible click and then the gas ignites. The problem is, after the cycle is about 30 or so minutes in, the igniter is no longer able to ignite the gas. You can hear the click where it's trying to but it's as if the gas isn't being released (or at least not making contact) even though it was earlier in the cycle. So naturally at this point the cycle becomes nothing more than air fluff and clothes remain slightly damp. I realize this is a very old dryer and it's still kicking only because I've already replaced the igniter, a belt and some drum related part (can't remember which one). My husband thinks this is unlikely but is there anyway there could be a partial obstruction on the gas line? And if so, who does one call for help with that? Our local gas company? Any thoughts about a particular part that might need replacing? FYI: All lint etc. has been loosened and removed from filter, vent and even the inside cavity of the unit — i.e. this unit is CLEAN and free of clogs.
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Originally Posted by TheAVguy
