This igniter is used in gas dryers to ignite the burner flame that heats the air inside the drum. It includes an attached wire harness for easy electrical connection. Replace this igniter if your gas dryer runs but does not produce heat, or if the burner fails to light consistently.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Our Maytag gas dryer was not producing heat— specifically it was cycling off after initially lighting Timothy E. • Bellvue , CO • September 15, 2019
When I pulled out the dryer from the wall, I could see dust/lint had accumulated everywhere and the vent system was compromised. I vacuumed up the dust/lint accumulation outside and then inside the vent system. I then opened the lower cabinet to clean and check its condition. I removed the water steamer bottle and its sub-assembly and then the drum. After cleaning and inspecting components — both visually and with a multi-meter I determined the problem was the appliance doing what it was...
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