20 Most Recent Whirlpool LGR8648L Gas Dryer Questions & Answers

1. Changing from 3 to 4 wire hookup on a electric dryer
   
2. Door switch replacement help for a common door switch
   
3. Dryer basics - Venting problems and power supply
   
4. Dryer basics - timers and how they work
   
5. Dryer basics - power cord problems
   
6. Dryer basics - dead dryer
   
7. Dryer *general* repair flow chart....Click here
   
8. Gas dryer smell
   
9. How do dryer thermostats work?
   
10. How long can my dryer vent be in length?
    
11. How to change a common rear drum seal
    
12. How the belt is suppose to look at the motor and idler pulley
    
13. Help on replacing dryer motor  and some wiring tips for the 279827 motor
    
14. Help on replacing dryer motor  and some wiring tips for the 279787 motor 
    
15. Help for storing an appliance
    
16. Important Disclaimer
    
17. I dropped something down the lint filter area....help!
    
18. Inglis, Whirlpool and Kenmore most common style dryer - how to take apart ( lint filter on top )
    
19. Inglis, Whirlpool and Kenmore most common style dryer - how to take apartslide show ( lint filter on top )
    
20. Whirlpool or Sears dryer with heater on the floor and four rollers for drum style - take apart helps ( lint filter in the door )
    
21. Inglis, Whirlpool and Kenmore electric style dryers - no heat problems
    
22. Inglis, Whirlpool and Kenmore electric element changing procedures
    
23. Inglis, Whirlpool and Kenmore dryers - air flow
    
24. Inglis, Whirlpool and Kenmore style dryers - noise problems....drum rollers and idler pulley information....
    
25. Inglis, Whirlpool and Kenmore style dryers - belt change
    
26. Inglis, Whirlpool and Kenmore dryer general motor problems
    
27. Inglis, Whirlpool and Kenmore gas style dryers - no heat problems
    
28. Inglis, Whirlpool and Kenmore dryers - where are my thermostats
    
29. If your drum belt looks like either of these....change it!!
    
30. Idler pulley slide troubles with newer Whirlpool build Roper dryer
    
31. My dryer will not shut off 
    
32. Newer style Whirlpool - Inglis - ( some ) Kenmore dryer front drum support ring install help
    
33. Pilot flame help
    
34. Sample wiring diagrams
    
35. Test for ohm meter checking on electric dryers with no heat
    
36. Taking apart an Duet or HE3 dryer for a belt change
    
37. Taking apart a Whirlpool Thin twin washer/dryer to replace the belt
    
38. Timers and some common Auto dry troubles and solutions
    
39. What is a grounded element?
    
40. Whirlpool - Kenmore dryer motor problems in the dryer with Even HeatControl....info on this is here  + Expanded repair helps for a common "Even Heat" dryer
    

Hello,

Yes the baffles could be removed to clean them by removing the lint filter,in the top where the filter goes are 2 phillips head screws,remove them,use medium sized straight blade screwdriver and place it in the seam between the top in and front panel and pop up the top,them pivot back against the wall(dont worry it is hinged in the rear and wont fall off). You will see the drum and can remove the screws that screws that hold the baffles in place,to rotate the drum to get to each baffle rotate it by hand in a counterclockwise direction.

Gene

Hi, If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heatingthe most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glowssometimes it is still not working properly. if you dryer is gas check out this gas no heat tip.... If you have an electric dryer, you can have many differentthings that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat. check outthis electric no heat tip...

heatman101

The regulator is built into the top of the gas valve. The picture above
shows what must be done to convert the valve to LP gas usage. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

The gas coils are weak and will need to be replaced.

Kelly

Hi,

If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heating the most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glows sometimes it is still not working properly.

if you dryer is gas check out this gas no heat tip....

If you have an electric dryer, you can have many different things that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat.

check out this electric no heat tip...

heatman101

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soak white towels in bleach,wring them out, and run the dryer

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If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heating the most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glows sometimes it is still not working properly.

if you dryer is gas check out this gas no heat tip....

If you have an electric dryer, you can have many different things that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat.

check out this electric no heat tip...


heatman101

Hi


Thanks for using FixYa. Please check this video on how to replace the belt in dryer. Also check the tensioner pulley and replace it if its bad. Please do rate the solution if the issue is resolved or post a comment for further assistance.


Thanks
Rylee

As short as possible with no turns if possible. Ideally it would be short and stright, If possible have someone small that can climb over machine after tighting the clamps. Use a aluminum hose and snips or dikes to cut. Do not use the plastic ones they are a fire hazard and a code violation in many states.

Hi, If you have a gas dryer.
The most common problem with a gas and no heat is the ignitor going bad...

Here is a tip that I wrote about that problem...

Gas Dryer not Working Gas Dryer Not Heating
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4398592-gas_dryer_not_working_gas_dryer_not

If your dryer is electric..
There could be a number of different problems...
Check out this tip that I wrote about this problem...

Dryer Troubleshooting Electric Dryer won t Heat
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3866345-dryer_troubleshooting_electric_dryer_won

heatman101

the fuses are usually found at an appliance parts store. You can google "whirlpool dryer parts" and find a parts store near you or one you can order from over the internet. I have replaced many of those, and they cost between 20.00 and 30.00 dollars.

If it has been moved recently or just jostled around the small heater element that prompts the gas valve to open up may have broken, open the front cover and check out the element, it should make a complete circuit from and back to the wire connector. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gregg_78ecbb34e27be215

There is a thermal fuse and a thermal cut off that can stop the heat entirely.

If you have some heat but not enough these are not the issue, let me know and I can go deeper if needed.

The thermal fuse is located behind the back panel just to the left of the exhaust outlet. It is white with 2 blue wires going to it.

The thermal cut off is behind the back panel on the right side about 1/2 way up the metal box. It also has 2 wires going to it (usually red).

its behind rear panel on the blower housing

Hi,
If you have a gas dryer...
The most common problem with a gas and no heat is the ignitor going bad...

Here is a tip that I wrote about that problem...

http://www.fixya.com/support/r4398592-gas_dryer_not_working_gas_dryer_not

If your dryer is electric..
There could be a number of different problems...
Check out this tip that I wrote about this problem...


http://www.fixya.com/support/r3866345-dryer_troubleshooting_electric_dryer_won

heatman101

i would check the thermostat first then change the igniter