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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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Lisa for Model Number LGR8648LW0

It will help absolutely, if it resolves my issue! :)! 1) I am just wondering what made this different then when it was the coils? 2) Also although I didn't physically go behind the dryer yet, the flow comes out pretty good from the diverter, is that good enough to rule out a different cause? 3) Finally, is there a different part that could cause similar/same 'symptoms', based on my description? I just want to rule out any other possibilities, need the dryer up and running!

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Hello Lisa. Lets try this, unhook the vent from the dryer and try running a load and see what it does. If it works properly, then the vent is the issue. If there is still a problem, test the cycling thermostat. It should read closed on the large terminals and read resistance on the small terminals. If it is good, check the high limit thermostat W11050897 and see if it is bad. If it opens up, the dryer will not heat again until it closes. The coils should be ok since you replaced them already. Hope this helps.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Friday, April 1, 2011

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