Whirlpool dryer: replaced broken ignitor, still won't light
#1
04-28-15, 04:49 PM
Whirlpool dryer: replaced broken ignitor, still won't light
Hello,
I have a 2006 Whirlpool Duet dryer. It quit heating and found the ignitor broken. I replaced it today and the flame won't come on nor will the ignitor glow.
When I start on the dryer, I hear a solenoid click, the drum rolls, and nothing.
What should I try next?
I have a 2006 Whirlpool Duet dryer. It quit heating and found the ignitor broken. I replaced it today and the flame won't come on nor will the ignitor glow.
When I start on the dryer, I hear a solenoid click, the drum rolls, and nothing.
What should I try next?
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04-28-15, 06:10 PM
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#4
04-28-15, 06:58 PM
Hello, and thanks for the responses.
The dryer is a Whirlpool model WGD9400VE1. It has a removable panel and all of the burner gear is on the lower right. When I got the ignitor, I checked it for continuity with the meter set on 400 ohms and got a reading of 50.
I'm shooting over to repairclinic.com right now.
Thank you.
The dryer is a Whirlpool model WGD9400VE1. It has a removable panel and all of the burner gear is on the lower right. When I got the ignitor, I checked it for continuity with the meter set on 400 ohms and got a reading of 50.
I'm shooting over to repairclinic.com right now.
Thank you.
#5
04-28-15, 08:36 PM
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Usually when you find a broken igniter.... just replacing it fixes the problem.
Did you check the igniter for continuity after you installed the new part ?
It is possible you cracked the new one putting it in.
Did you check the igniter for continuity after you installed the new part ?
It is possible you cracked the new one putting it in.
#6
04-29-15, 01:33 AM
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Make sure you did not crack new ignitor (very easy to do) All these parts for continuity both thermostats, flame sensor, ignitor, Thermo fuse if yours has one. Should be a wiring diagram in lower panel with all parts shown. Hi limit thermostat is a common one to go out. Right side top of flame tube hard to reach. Any open are bad. after fixed clean vent to outside, clean all the way.
