How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP3094138 / 279311 Dryer Igniter Kit

Called a tech knew and he recommended changing igniter which was easy but didn't fix issue had to disassemble half of dryer to get access to thermal cut off's but that did fix it, hardest part was reassembling the dryer itself. All and all very happy, $50 3 parts changed and working great 

Replaced dryer belt with a new one. Was a piece of cake. It took me longer to clean all of the lint and coins from inside the dryer than it did to replace the belt. The video on Youtube was awesome. 

Removed lower panel saw that the igniter did not glow, ordered replacement and installed. Unfortunately, that didn't resolve the problem, a thermal fuse was the problem. 

Replaced the drum support wheels, replaced the Igniter (original was still working but was 20+ years old), replaced gas valve solenoid coils, replaced thermostat (existing one was failing giving long drying times) Next time will be replacing other worn parts - hope to run dryer another 20 years... Thank-you 

Since everything else seemed to be working, I decided that it was probably a faulty igniter causing this problem. After watching the dryer igniter and gas valve coils replacement videos, I ordered the dryer igniter kit, the gas valve coil kit and a dryer belt. Because my dryer was purchased in Sept. 2009, I figured it was a good idea to replace these parts while I had the machine apart. (my order was filled and shipped on Monday, and I received it before noon on Tuesday.) After replacing these parts, the dryer still had no heat. I logged back on to AppliancePartsPros.com, and called the on line help, explained what I replaced, and asked for his advice. He explained that there are two thermostats and a thermal fuse that could be causing the problem. Again, I went to the video to locate and learn hoe to access these items. After removing the back cover of the dryer, I used a volt meter and checked the high limit thermostat, the cycle thermostat and the thermal fuse. The thermal fuse (an $8+ item) was the culprit. MY ADVICE -- CHECK THE THERMAL FUSE AND THERMOSTATS FIRST Also I couldn't separate the connection for the dryer door switch, so I detached the switch from the door panel by opening the door and removing the 2 screws. 

Found the ignitor was the problem. Also replaced two other electrical components, since I had the dryer apart. 

REPLACED VALVE COILS, THERMAL FUSE, IGNITER 

The igniter was fairly easy to replace after finding a video online on how to do it. Just remove the lower front panel to access the gas igniter to replace it. Then remove the back panel to access the thermal fuse and do the same. Took me about 1/2 hour total to replace both parts. Appliance Parts Pros had the best price on these two items, even beat Sears and my local appliance parts store. 

Followed the video it was even easier than it looked. Repair went better than I could have hoped. Thanks. 

I wasn't sure which part it was from the web site, but the video was such a big help I decided to replace the gas coils, igniter and flame sensor at the same time. I figured it would be easier than doing one part at a time and saving time. It worked!!! Dryer is working again and I'm very happy with the service!