The model is a Hotpoint NBXR463GB0WW. I replaced the flame sensor because
after the igniter would heat up, the sensor switch would not open. Now the
switch opens properly, voltage is applied to the solenoids, but it appears
that both valves are not opening. There is the correct amount voltage going
to the coils. The only irregularity I can find is that the secondary coil
resistance is 1325 ohms which is slightly higher than the 1220 ohm reference
level published on many appliance help websites. Is it possible that these
coils can fail even if the windings don't open?

Thanks for your reply.

--
David Farber
L.A., CA

David Farber wrote:
The model is a Hotpoint NBXR463GB0WW. I replaced the flame sensor because
after the igniter would heat up, the sensor switch would not open. Now the
switch opens properly, voltage is applied to the solenoids, but it appears
that both valves are not opening. There is the correct amount voltage going
to the coils. The only irregularity I can find is that the secondary coil
resistance is 1325 ohms which is slightly higher than the 1220 ohm reference
level published on many appliance help websites. Is it possible that these
coils can fail even if the windings don't open?

Thanks for your reply.

--
David Farber
L.A., CA

Hi,

Kinda sounds like a bad gas safety valve.

http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=275356
Two coil gas valve assembly.

Is it possible that these
coils can fail even if the windings don't open?

Not normally.

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

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David Farber wrote:
The model is a Hotpoint NBXR463GB0WW. I replaced the flame sensor because
after the igniter would heat up, the sensor switch would not open. Now
the
switch opens properly, voltage is applied to the solenoids, but it
appears
that both valves are not opening. There is the correct amount voltage
going
to the coils. The only irregularity I can find is that the secondary coil
resistance is 1325 ohms which is slightly higher than the 1220 ohm
reference
level published on many appliance help websites. Is it possible that
these
coils can fail even if the windings don't open?

Thanks for your reply.

--
David Farber
L.A., CA

Hi,

Kinda sounds like a bad gas safety valve.

http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=275356
Two coil gas valve assembly.

Is it possible that these
coils can fail even if the windings don't open?

Not normally.

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


As it turns out, the gas shutoff valve coming out of the wall was faulty. I
replaced it and the dryer works fine now.

Thanks for your reply.
--
David Farber
L.A., CA

As it turns out, the gas shutoff valve coming out of the wall was
faulty. I
replaced it and the dryer works fine now.

Thanks for your reply.
--
David Farber
L.A., CA

so what did you do to the kid who turned the valve off???