Coil Kit for Dryer Gas Valve (3 Coils)

Jim F for Model Number LDI7801WE

Answer Jim F., The 279137 coil kit, is pretty much a "universal" kit designed to operate on all older WP "3 coil" gas valves. Of course, the coils need to be installed properly( the singlr larger coil on the right plunger, and the "split coil" on the left plunger" in order to pull the plungers up in the proper sequence. And the wiring has to be correct and tight, and wired according to the instruction sheet, and make sure you turn the gas supply on again at the wall shut off.. You may want to order and try again. The alternative would be to order the gas valve complete 279894 this will give you an updated "2 coil" valve, would make a somewhat easier installation, and pretty much guarantee an operational dryer for quite sometime. Thanks 

Jim M. for Model Number LG6901XKW0 Whirlpool Gas Dryer (20+ yrs old)

Answer Hello Jim, It makes no sense that replacing the safety valve made the unit stop firing at all. Have you checked for voltage at the coils? They are 120Vac. If the ignitor is glowing, is it glowing red, orange, or almost white hot? You see, the safety valve cannot open until 3.2 to 3.6 amps of current are being pulled through it. If low current is pulled through it, the ignitor will not get hot enough to pull the coils open. I would check the amperage draw by putting a clamp on ampmeter TJCL1100 on one wire of the ignitor. If sufficient current draw is there, you have received a bad new gas valve. It is possible for the ignitor to fail during servicing as it is made from a ceramic material which gets more delicate with usage. 

James for Model Number GGW9250PW3

Answer Hello James. As long as everything else is good on the unit, it sounds like the coil kit 279137 is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Check the coils and see if they test good. You can test the coils using a multi-meter TJMA-DM1. The two prong coil will read 1,000-1,300 ohms, and the three prong coil will read 1,300-1,400 ohms across prongs 1&2, and 500-600 ohms across prongs 1&3. Test the coils after running the dryer for about 10 minutes. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Hope this helps. 

Jay for Model Number Whirlpool Dryer LG5781XKW1

Answer Hello Jay. Yes, based on the information you provided, it sounds like the coil kit 279137 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps. 

Joe for Model Number LG5801XMWO

Answer Hello Joe. I'm sorry. Two of the coils for this dryer have been discontinued and there is not a kit for all three. You can, however, still purchase the burner assembly. That is part 279894. I hope this info helps! 

Joe for Model Number lg5801xmwo

Answer Hello Joe. Yes, the coils can become weak and cause the problem your having. It sounds like you will need to replace the coils 279137. Hope this helps.