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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Flame Sensor by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18024891
Manufacturer Part Number: WP338906

Dryer won't heat or flame goes out after ignition? The flame sensor monitors burner flame presence. Common DIY fix with multimeter testing required.

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For Whirlpool Dryer Flame Sensor (Part Number: OEM18024891)

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Hello Mona. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the coils 279834 are bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps.

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Hi Timothy. It sounds like your coils are weak if your dryer is a bit older also. That part # is 279834.It sounds like the venting system is clogged or kinked. You will need to check the vent and clean it out. Be sure and clean the vent pipe and the dryer air duct assembly. If the air flow is not good, the unit will retain moist air causing the clothes not to dry. Try running the unit with the vent unhooked from the back of the dryer and see if the dryer works properly. Hope this helps.

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Hello Sunny. From your description, it sounds like you are experiencing a issue with your burner coils 279834. Hope this helps!

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Hello Scott. According to the wiring diagram, the blue wire goes on the terminal with the red dot. Hope this helps.

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Hello TulsaTrails. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the coils 279834 are bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps.

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Hello Brownie! You can run the dryer without the drum in it. You will need to bypass the door switch and be very careful, this dangerous. Thanks.

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Hello. You will first want to verify the ignitor is glowing a bright red almost white glow. If the ignitor is not pulling the correct amperage to satisfy the gas valve to open. If the ignitor is okay, then you might have a bad set of coil's 279834. These first two suggestions are the most common failures to cause a no heat with your unit. Hope this helps!

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Hello Bill. Check and make sure there are no loose wires. If all is good and tight, the flame sensor WP338906 may be bad. Hope this helps.

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