Does the igniter glow? If not check for 110 volts at igniter .
Check for 110 volts at gas valve if no volts check hi limit thermostat , operating thermostat, safety switch on motor,
the coils on the valve & the timer contacts that feed the voltage to the burner.
SOURCE: I have a whirlpool gold gas dryer model
You either have something caught in the blower or you have a bad motor. If you unplug the dryer and pull it out. Then remove the rear panel (1/4" hex screws), looking at it from the rear, the blower is on your left. Remove the two screws that hold the blower housing on. You should be able to get your hand in far enough to see if there is something in the blower.
SOURCE: Heating element heats up, but dryer will not spin.
Since you stated that the heating element is heating up I believe it rules out the thermal switches.
When you push the start button does it make the motor make any noise? Maybe hear the motor humming? Two things to check for are Broken Belt or Bad Motor:
This requires common sense and since you are going to be bypassing the safety features you need be CAREFUL.
First, with door open, manually press in door switch to by-pass door safety, then press "start", try to manually start the dryer by spinning the drum by hand, If you hear the motor humming but it does not start spinning on it's own; most likely it is a broken belt which can be changed without much difficulty for less than $15 bucks. NOW if it then continues to spin on it's own GET YOUR HAND OUT OF THERE and close the door; you have a bad motor and even though it started it needs to be replaced. A motor for that is available for just under $100 bucks and is not to bad to replace, I would recommend replacing the belt at the same time since you will be in there. Good Luck!
SOURCE: I have a whirlpool gold ultimate care II heavy
You are probably hearing the timer count down, which means the timer is working right. This sounds more like your start switch is out. If you email or callus with your model number, we'll be sure to get the right parts out to you rigth away so you can get this repaired. We look forward to hearing back from you soon. Hope this answers your question.
SOURCE: MY WHIRLPOOL GOLD GAS DRYER
check the switch to the door if it is working correctly.If no continuity goes through it the dryer will not start in any way.
the switch is a safety feature for 50 + years on dryers
you can remove the switch and connect the two wires from it together to see it the dryer operates like that
if it does replace that switch
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