Most common issues on this model
- Steam inlet valve, hose and screen
- Gas igniter and valve coils when there is no heat
- Moisture sensor surfaces
- Vent duct and lint screen housing
- Wrinkle Care tumble that does not start after the cycle
The DLGX5171V is an older LG large capacity steam gas dryer. It has been replaced in the lineup, but it is still common in homes where a front-load pair was installed years ago. We service it on the basis of what the label and the machine in front of us tell us.
A steam gas dryer needs two things working: a lit burner and a steady water supply for the steam option. We test the igniter, valve coils and flame path, then run the steam option while watching the inlet valve open. We also clean the sensor surfaces and look at the vent, since restricted exhaust ruins every cycle.
We read the model and serial from the label before ordering a part, which matters most on an older model. A written price comes first, and our work has a 30-day warranty.
Key features
- Large capacity steam gas dryer
- Steam feature with a water inlet
- Wrinkle Care option
- Electronic control with moisture sensing
Error codes this model can show
Can you still repair the DLGX5171V?
Yes. It is an older model, so we confirm the label, test the machine and tell you what the repair needs before you decide. Price is written and agreed before we start.
Why does the steam setting not wet the clothes?
Steam needs a cold water supply to reach the inlet valve. We check the hose, the valve and the small screen, then run the cycle to see water arrive and confirm the dryer produces steam.
What is Wrinkle Care on this dryer?
It is an option that tumbles a finished load now and then to limit creases. If it will not start after the cycle, we check the control setting, the door switch and drum motor operation.
Book repair for your DLGX5171V
Book in about a minute, or call the desk. Same-day windows inside the Loop on most days, next-day across the rest of Houston.