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Customer Questions and Answers for Valve, Gas (Complete Assembly, 60 Hz) by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18038247
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8318281

This complete gas valve assembly controls gas flow for the range/oven, restoring regulated fuel delivery to burners and the oven for proper ignition and operation. Replaces a failed valve to help restore normal heating performance. What it does:

  • Opens and closes gas flow to the appliance when burners or oven are turned on
  • Works with the ignition and safety systems to allow controlled lighting
  • Commonly replaces a valve that prevents burners or oven from igniting
  • Helps stop intermittent gas flow that causes weak flames or no light
What's included: One complete gas valve assembly Install notes:
  • Turn off gas supply and disconnect electrical power before starting work
  • Check all connections for proper fit and test for leaks after installation with a leak-safe method
  • Follow OEM diagram and torque specs where provided

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For Whirlpool Valve, Gas (Complete Assembly, 60 Hz) (Part Number: OEM18038247)

Pr for Model Number GGW9250PT0

Gas smell inside dryer. I cleaned lint screen, took apart grill and cleaned inside, took off lower front panel, cleaned inside around drum and burner area. Dryer works fine, gets warm, and dries clothes. I can see the igniter glows red, flame starts, everything seems to function properly. Just the smell of gas when opening the door. There is no smell outside the dryer. After the dryer has been running, there is no smell of gas when opening the door. Gas smell only after dryer has been sitting for a while. What is the cause?

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Hello PR. It sounds like the gas valve is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.

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Soccerdutch, The two prong coil will read 1,000-1,300 ohms, and the three prong coil will read 1,300-1,400 ohms across prongs 1&2, and 500-600 ohms across prongs 1&3.

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Hello Suzanne. Based on the information you provided, you will need to order and replace the gas valve on the unit.

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Chris C for Model Number WGD8300SW1

Hello, My gas dryer stopped working earlier tonight and I have it down to either the gas valve or the flame sensor. When I start it up, the igniter comes on, however either the flame sensor or the valve is making a slight rattling sound. Once the burner tries to ignite, the igniter switches off with the normal click, however no flame. It tries again a minute later, and same thing. As soon as the igniter starts to cycle on, the rattling starts, tries to fire, and then stops when the igniter goes out. Also slightly weird, if I wait about 20 minutes, the burner will fire, run for a few minutes, but when it tries to heat up again during the cycle to heat the drum back up, the same rattle and no fire happens. Wanted to get your thoughts. Thanks, Chris

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Andre, You will first want to check to make sure that the igniter is coming on. If the igniter is coming on then check you will want to check your flame sensor for continuity. If there is no continuity then you will need to replace the flame sensor. If there is continuity then the gas coils would be issue. If the igniter does not glow almost white hot then the igniter is faulty and would need to be replaced.

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Hello Joe, You can get the coils for the valve separately but would need to purchase the complete gas valve WP8318281 if the valve is leaking.

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Dominick for Model Number GGW9200LW0

Hi, My Whirlpool GGW9200LW0 Gas dryer has a leak in the gas valve. I ordered and recieved (quickly I might add) a W10480542 valve from you as a replacement. I have propane at the house and need to convert the dryer over to LP, but the new valve has a metal cover over the hole where part #15, #16, and # 17 go (your parts diagram). The metal cover looks like it might be able to be pryed off like a bottle cap and the brass conversion parts installed. Any ideas? Thanks, Nick

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Hello Dominick, This will require a conversion kit 49572A. You will have to remove the cover to install this kit. The cover is in place to try to keep unqualified personnel from getting into this part and causing a fire or explosion.

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Peter B for Model Number 110.7742 2600

(background: purchased used dryer - was told it worked - then it sat on my trailer under a tarp for a few weeks until my house closed - the suspension on my trailer isn't great, so I'm sure the dryer bounced around a little in transit) The ignitor glows (and I hear a humming/buzzing while it does), then goes out - I don't get any flame. I have tested the sensors & fuses for continuity. I thought I narrowed it down to the coils - which I have now replaced.. no change. I was able to swap the ignitor & thermal sensor for ones from a friend's similar dryer.. no change. [I wanted to swap the valve as well, but the pipe had a different setup, and I couldn't remove mine (without feeling like something was going to break)] I've vacummed everything inside & out. I even tried running it without the vent attached to rule that out. Is the valve the most likely cause of the issue? Thanks, Peter

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