bill wrote:
thanks, guys. sorry its a Kenmore model 11087870100 22000 btu/h i
got 120v to the gas valves. the ignitor does not glow however when
i shorted across the sensor (flame) the ignitor glowed but the gas
valve didnt open. should the gas valve open when the sensor "sees"
the glow from the ignitor? or does the sensor switch need to open
after it sees the glow ( to allow the gas to come on)?? at this
point i'd think its the flame sensor.....what u think? thanks

Hi,

Flame sensor sounds bad!!

when
i shorted across the sensor (flame) the ignitor glowed but the gas
valve didnt open.

It shouldn't have, the sensor must be closed and opens up at a specific
time.

http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=2681
Gas dryer sensor for igniter and flame.

jeff
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/