The Igniter is an OEM part designed specifically for Whirlpool brand gas dryers. It produces the spark to ignite the burner and initiate drying cycles. If your original ignitor was round, also order bracket 37001309.
Symptoms of a faulty igniter include:
- Inability to start or maintain a flame within the combustion chamber
- Dryer fails to heat or functions intermittently
Potential causes involve typical wear from repeated sparking over many heating cycles. Mineral deposits or moisture intrusion can reduce effectiveness as well.
Compatible models include some brands produced by Amana, KitchenAid, and Kenmore.
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My son advised that my Amana LG3412W suddenly developed the "no heat" syndrome William S. • Tulsa , OK • September 11, 2018
After verifying the no heat problem myself, I just googled "LG3412W no heat" with my smartphone and thumb. One of the first hits was the Appliance Parts Pros website with a list of 8 possible parts that might fix this problem, listed in descending order of likelihood of success. With 3 adults worth of dirty laundry piling up and straining our ability to drip dry, I had to agonize over:
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