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Customer Questions and Answers for Flame Sensor by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18024891
Manufacturer Part Number: WP338906

The Flame Sensor is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool gas dryers. This component plays a critical safety role by monitoring the presence of the gas burner flame during the drying cycle.

Causes of needing to replace the flame sensor can include normal wear and tear over extended use, exposure to high temperatures or corrosion, or physical damage to the sensor itself.

Symptoms that may indicate a faulty flame sensor include:

  • The dryer not heating or producing heat properly
  • Error codes related to the gas system or ignition failure
  • The dryer shutting off unexpectedly during cycles

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore gas dryer models. 

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Hello RanOutOfIdeas. If the igniter is weak, it can cause the unit not to relite. Do you smell gas when the unit clicks and does not lite? If so, you will need to replace the igniter 279311. Hope this helps.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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