General Electric Dryer Igniter

The Igniter is an OEM part for GE dryers. It is designed to ignite the gas burner to produce heat, which is essential for drying clothes. The igniter ensures that the gas is lit efficiently and safely, enabling the dryer to reach and maintain the proper temperature for effective drying.

You should replace the igniter if it becomes faulty. Causes of a bad igniter can include electrical failures, cracks or breaks in the igniter material, or wear and tear from regular use. These issues can prevent the igniter from generating the necessary heat to ignite the gas.

Symptoms of a bad igniter include:

• The dryer not heating up
• Extended drying times
• The igniter glowing but failing to light the gas burner
•  A lack of flame in gas dryers

This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.

If the mounting clip is burnt order WE1X941.

This gas dryer igniter is the glow-bar element that lights the burner so your dryer can produce heat. Replacing a worn, cracked, or non-glowing igniter restores reliable ignition and consistent drying performance.

• Heats and glows to ignite gas at the burner assembly
• Common symptoms: dryer runs but no heat, igniter does not glow, burner won't light
• Visual cracks or a non-heating element indicate failure

• Disconnect power and shut off the gas supply; allow the burner area to cool before service
• Handle by the base only; the igniter element is extremely fragile—do not touch or bump it
• Transfer bracket and wiring from the old part if needed; reuse existing hardware
• Restore gas and power, then the igniter glows and the burner lights properly

This gas dryer igniter assembly heats to a bright glow to light the burner so the dryer can produce heat. Replacing a cracked, weak, or non-glowing igniter restores reliable ignition and proper drying performance.

• Heats and ignites the gas at the burner to start the flame
• Restores drying heat when the original igniter is cracked or electrically open
• Common symptoms include: dryer runs but no heat, burner never lights, igniter does not glow, or extended dry times
• Visual damage such as white spots, breaks, or crumbling on the element indicates failure

• Disconnect power and shut off gas supply before servicing
• The igniter is brittle—handle only by the base or bracket; avoid touching the element with bare fingers
• Mount in the same position as the original and route leads away from heat and moving parts
• After reassembly, run a heat cycle to check the burner ignites; also check the flame sensor and gas valve coils

This hot surface igniter lights the burner in gas ovens and ranges to enable reliable baking and broiling. It replaces a worn or failing igniter to restore consistent ignition and oven heating. What it does:

• Heats electrically to ignite the oven's gas burner for bake/broil cycles
• Replaces brittle or cracked igniters that cause delayed ignition or no flame
• Helps resolve symptoms like long preheat times, intermittent lighting, or the oven not reaching temperature
• Works as the ignition source only; gas supply and safety systems remain separate

• One hot surface oven igniter

• Disconnect power and shut off gas before servicing; follow appliance safety procedures
• Handle the igniter carefully; the ceramic element is fragile and can break if dropped or twisted
• Inspect and replace mounting screws or terminal connectors if corroded; secure wiring to proper terminals

This hot-surface oven igniter glows to ignite the gas burner, restoring reliable heat in gas ovens and ranges. Use it when a weak or failed igniter prevents the oven from reaching temperature or lighting consistently. What it does

• Heats to a high temperature to open the oven's gas valve and ignite the burner
• Replaces a cracked, brittle, or underperforming igniter that won't glow reliably
• Common symptoms: oven won't heat, long or no preheat, burner fails to light
• Matches OEM form and function for a direct replacement

• Disconnect electrical power and shut off the gas supply before servicing
• Handle the ceramic/glass element carefully; do not touch the glowing surface with bare hands
• Verify the part number on the old igniter before ordering and test for glow before reassembling