huebsch twinstar problem...

[tribalman]

I push the start button and the burner ignites for about 7 to 8 seconds the goes out and never comes back on unless I move the air flow switch myself.When i trip it it just does the same thing over and over again.any ideas?

[Boxer]

http://www.coinwash.com/mb/showthread.php?t=7341&highlight=sail

Could there be buildup on the lint screen and cause the sail switch to sway making it go on and off? I have had that happen. Make sure you have good airflow and exhast. I would susspect the coil if air is good. Try putting a voltmeter on the coil wire and see if it is getting 120v when the flame goes out, that would indicate a gas problem, coil or valve. If no juice then RAM unit or a break in the safety line somewhere.

[Coinwash]

A common problem associated with a no heat condition is when the sail switch fails to pull in. The sail switch pulls in when the dryer is started via the air circulation.
If the circulation gets reduced either from heavy lint build up on the lint filter or a blocked exhaust vent the sail switch won't close all the way and the heat circuit will shut down.

Another thing that happens cleaning behind the dryers knocking the sail switch out of alignment without knowing it

There is an adjustable weight on the sail switch, the proper way to adjust it is: with the dryer off, move the weight just enough so that the slightest movement will cause the switch to click on (switch should not be tripped when dryer is off). Test it by running the dryer, the air circulation should pull it closed.