Maytag Dryer Gas Valve Coils Replacement — What This Part Does
The gas valve solenoid coil kit is the burner valve actuator assembly that opens the gas valve during ignition. It consists of two coils mounted on the gas valve: a booster coil and a holding coil. When the dryer control signals for heat, these coils energize to open the valve and allow gas to flow to the burner.
The coils fail most often due to weak or intermittent windings that work when cold but fail after warming up during use. This causes the igniter to glow, but the gas valve never opens fully or opens only at the start of a cycle and then shuts off. Continuity is lost in the coil windings, preventing reliable valve operation.
Signs It Needs Replacing
- Igniter glows for a while then shuts off without ignition The igniter lights up and stays glowing, but no flame appears and the igniter eventually turns off without the burner lighting.
- Dryer heats initially but stops heating for the rest of the cycle The burner lights at the start of the cycle but does not reignite during later heating calls, leaving clothes damp at the end.
- Intermittent heating or burner only lights sometimes The burner lights on some ignition attempts but fails on others, causing unpredictable drying performance.
- No continuity in one or both coils Testing the solenoid coils with a multimeter shows open windings or loss of continuity, indicating coil failure.
- Dryer runs but no heat at all The drum turns and the igniter may glow, but the gas valve never opens and no flame is produced throughout the cycle.
How to Replace It
- Unplug the dryer from the electrical outlet and shut off the gas supply valve at the wall or floor connection behind the dryer.
- Remove the front panel or lift the top of the dryer cabinet to access the burner assembly, following your model’s cabinet disassembly sequence.
- Locate the gas valve coil kit mounted on top of the gas valve at the burner assembly.
- Disconnect the wire connectors from both coils, noting that one coil uses a 2-wire connector and the other uses a 3-wire connector, and do not mix them up.
- Remove the mounting bracket screws that hold the coil assembly to the gas valve.
- Pull the old coils straight off the valve stems and discard them.
- Slide the new coils onto the valve stems in the same positions as the originals, matching the 2-wire and 3-wire coils to their correct locations.
- Reinstall the mounting bracket and screws to secure the coil assembly to the gas valve.
- Reconnect the wire connectors to the correct coils, ensuring the 2-wire and 3-wire plugs go to their matching coils.
- Reassemble the dryer cabinet, restore the gas supply, plug in the dryer, and run a test cycle to verify ignition and consistent heating.
The Part You Need
| Part | Notes |
|---|---|
| Gas valve solenoid coil kit | Amazon | Sold as a set of two coils (booster and holding). Find your exact part number on the model and serial plate inside the dryer door or on the rear panel. Part number 5303931775 is one OEM example for certain Maytag models. |
Related Error Codes
If this part is failing you may also see one of these codes:
- Maytag Dryer Err error code
- Maytag Dryer F01 error code
- Maytag Dryer F02 error code
- Maytag Dryer F1E1 error code
- Maytag Dryer F1E3 error code
- Maytag Dryer F1E4 error code
- Maytag Dryer F1E5 error code
- Maytag Dryer F20 error code
- Maytag Dryer F22 error code
- Maytag Dryer F23 error code
When to Call a Pro
If you are not comfortable working with gas appliances, call a qualified appliance technician or gas service professional. Burner, igniter, and gas valve work involves shutting off gas supply lines and testing ignition systems, which require proper training and tools. If the new coils do not restore ignition, or if you smell gas at any point, stop work immediately and contact a professional to diagnose control board, flame sensor, igniter, or gas supply issues. For gas line, burner, or igniter work, or if you ever smell gas, stop and call a licensed technician.