Shailesh P Baton Rouge , LA April 06, 2015 Dryer was not getting hot We just replaced the Igniter and that was it. Very simple and quick. Read More... 5 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Philip B Johnstown , PA March 28, 2014 Appliance: Model DDG5888MALWH Dryer wouldn't heat up. Replaced ignitor. Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Socket Set
Greg F Fair Oaks , CA March 27, 2016 Igniter failed Replaced igniter. Existing igniter broke off while I was removing it, and the instructions were not clear on how it should be mounted in the bracket. For the record, igniter fins go vertical relative to the mounting bracket. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers
Randall Z Waterford , PA February 21, 2015 Appliance: General Electric Gas Dryer DDG8188VHL Faulty igniter Replaced Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Stanley G Montrose , PA March 12, 2014 Would not ignite. Installed new igniter. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Michael A Monroe , NY November 26, 2023 Appliance: General Electric Gas Dryer DLL2650BHL No heat in the dryer. I replaced the Igniter. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Arnold A Philadelphia , PA March 02, 2021 Appliance: Model WE 4X444 Igniter Son in law and grandson did it. Arnold is my son in law, his son by marriage did job. Theo does that work for hospital so how long, I do not know or tools used. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
David D Woodstock , CT September 05, 2020 No heat. Replaced the igniter after measuring resistance across the plug pins (open) Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Robert L Detroit , MI May 25, 2020 Gas dryer ignition element broken. Removed burner assembly, replaced igniter. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
James W Hoffman Estates , IL July 29, 2019 Igniter failure Cleaned and test the system then replaced the igniter. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Adjustable Wrench, Screwdrivers, Socket Set