This one shows how to do a voltmeter check of the gas valve.
Test furnace gas valve.
This one covers a simple way to find out if the gas valve is being energized on the newer gas furnaces.
Sweep out any hair lint and foreign debris with a feather duster.
I will be checking various gas valves to see if you can check the continuity of the solenoid with an ohmmeter.
Have the assistant set the dryer for high heat and turn the dryer on.
Have an assistant plug in the appliance and turn on the gas feed valve.
Wait for the unit to cool if it has been in use.
Turn off the furnace at the wall control.
Pull the wires off.
How to check the furnace gas valve with a multimeter step 1.
Locate the gas valve.
Locate the gas valve mechanism which looks like a small metal device that has two coils attached to it.
This video is part of the heating and cooling series.