How to Test Dryer Gas Valve Coils

Dryer Gas Valve & Coils

Unplug connectors and test valve terminals.

Check across terminals #1 and #3
(Booster Coil) 550 ohms

Check across terminals #1 and #2
(Holding Coil) 1350 ohms

Check across terminals #2 and #3
(Both coils in series) 1900 ohms

Check across terminals #4 and #5
(Secondary Coil) 1300 ohms

One of the gas valve coils may feel warm or hot compared to the other one if it’s bad.

Were you able to repair your dryer by replacing the gas valve coils or did you find something else wrong with your dryer?