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Maytag dryer not heating — what we found and how we fixed it in Ontario
A homeowner in Ontario called us when their Maytag gas dryer stopped producing heat. The drum was spinning, the timer was running, but clothes were coming out just as wet as they went in. This is one of the most common dryer symptoms we see — and on a gas dryer, it almost always points to one of two things: a failed igniter or a failed gas valve coil set.
How we diagnosed the problem
Our technician arrived the same morning. The first check on any dryer not heating is the thermal fuse — a one-time safety component that blows permanently if the dryer overheats, cutting power to the heating system. On this Maytag, the thermal fuse tested fine, which pointed toward the gas ignition system. For a full explanation of how the thermal fuse works and why it blows, see our guide on dryer thermal fuse replacement.
The technician tested the igniter next — it glowed normally, confirming it was functioning. That left the gas valve coil set as the most likely culprit. The coils control the solenoid valves that open the gas flow to the burner. When they fail, the igniter glows but gas never reaches the flame, so the burner never lights.
The repair
The gas valve coil kit was replaced on the same visit. Parts cost for the coil set runs $20 to $50 depending on the model. After replacement, the technician verified a full ignition cycle — igniter glowing, gas valve opening, burner lighting, heat reaching the drum. Total time on site: under an hour.
Other dryer problems we fix in Ontario
We also repair dryers not heating in Chino and dryers making loud noises. If your dryer has been taking too long to dry before the heating stopped, that's often the vent restricting airflow before the thermal fuse blows — read dryers that take too long to dry for the early warning signs.
Same-day Maytag dryer repair in Ontario and nearby cities
We provide same-day dryer repair across Ontario, Riverside, Eastvale, Corona, Chino, and Chino Hills. If your Maytag dryer stopped heating, call us today.
