Customer Questions and Answers for Igniter by Whirlpool

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.