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Whirlpool 279311 Igniter for Dryer, White

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Capacity 1 Kilograms
Color white
Material ABS
Model Name 279311

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  • The Whirlpool Burner Igniter Kit is a genuine OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) part designed and engineered to exact specifications
  • Whirlpool Burner Igniter Kit ignites the gas to light the oven burner
  • Whirlpool 279311 replaces both round and flat igniters
  • The high quality Whirlpool Burner Igniter Kit replaces 239233, 239300, 239302, 26000279311, 279185, 279311VP, 338899, 338900, 3389895, 340607, 3415, 343128, 41-311, 6-85211, 660991, 685211, 686590, 687399, 691039, 8113, 99912719, AH334180, DE351, DE354, DE363, EA334180, K35-166, PS334180
  • Repair your appliance with confidence when you choose Whirlpool Burner Igniter Kit
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The high quality Whirlpool Burner Igniter Kit (279311 ) ignites the gas to light the oven burner. The Burner Igniter Kit replaces both round and flat igniters and replaces 239233, 239300, 239302, 26000279311, 279185, 279311VP, 338899, 338900, 3389895, 340607, 3415, 343128, 41-311, 6-85211, 660991, 685211, 686590, 687399, 691039, 8113, 99912719, AH334180, DE351, DE354, DE363, EA334180, K35-166, PS334180. Please be aware that it is recommended to use saftey equipment and to disconnect the appliance from all utilities prior to any service or repair. Please refer to your owners manual to confirm part numbers and for instructions as some repairs require a trained service professional to complete.

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Whirlpool 279311 Igniter for Dryer. Works for following models: Whirlpool IGD4100SQ, Whirlpool LG5651XMW0, Whirlpool MGDE400XW. Genuine Whirlpool Replacement Part.


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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
1,107 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the fit, installation, quality and value of the gas dryer igniter. For example, they mention it works well, it comes with fine instructions and that it works perfectly. They are also satisfied with value, and ease of replacement. That said, some complain about the sturdiness and temperature. They say the unit is brittle, it completely broke apart and that the heating element tends to burn out.

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191 customers mention181 positive10 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They mention that it works well, is of high quality, and is a perfect replacement for the original. Some customers also say that the packaging is to industry standards. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"The product is of high quality, and packaging is to industry standards...." Read more

"...The original bracket was still good, so I just reused it. I was in a hurry to reassemble the dryer, otherwise I would have returned the part." Read more

"...My dryer has still been going strong. This part is holding up nicely, thankfully, and I expect it to give me another decade of service!..." Read more

"Received it quickly. Installed and it worked great, Happy Wife." Read more

74 customers mention66 positive8 negative

Customers like the value of the refrigerator. They say it is an inexpensive product, saves money, and is worth it.

"Very easy to replace.great value and price.save some money and replace it yourself." Read more

"Genuine Whirlpool Product at an Inexpensive Price. I always keep a spare for the dryer, stove and the central heating system...." Read more

"...The price was a lot cheaper than if I bought it from a local supplier...." Read more

"...For such a good price, I decided to give this new one a try and I'm glad that I did...." Read more

61 customers mention57 positive4 negative

Customers find the installation of the gas dryer to be easy. They mention that the instructions are fine and easy to follow. Some say that the dryer is a very simple machine.

"...Igniter came with fine instructions and coupled with a YouTube video installation was easy." Read more

"This was a replacement part for a Kenmore Elite dryer. Mine was easy to install because I could access the igniter from a front panel on the dryer...." Read more

"...But, it installed quickly and easily. It was a perfect match to the original igniter in the dryer...." Read more

"Excellent price and easy to install. After doing a little work with a continuity tester, I found the igniter was done...." Read more

54 customers mention51 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the fit of the gas valve. They mention that it works perfectly, fits exactly on their gas valve, and is identical to the original in size, shape, and plug configuration.

"...This product did, however, fit as promised and worked like a charm...." Read more

"Works and fit as original. you have to be carefule when installing it, the ignition end is very fragile, I ended up ordering again, because..." Read more

"this was an exact fit for my dryer, all instructions were there. part works great!" Read more

"...All told, about $36.00 in parts.Part fit perfectly and came with its own instructions as well." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers find the replacement of the part in the refrigerator appliance to be easy. They mention that the part is easy to change and diagnose, and there's no need to disassemble the dryer. Some say that the product is a drop-in replacement.

"Very easy to replace.great value and price.save some money and replace it yourself." Read more

"...This part was drop-in replacement and has been working fine for a about a month now...." Read more

"...the actual repair was easy, and this part seemed to be the exact match for the original,..." Read more

"Easy to replace, up and drying in no time" Read more

19 customers mention0 positive19 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the sturdiness of the refrigeration appliance. They mention that the unit is brittle, the igniter blew, and the generic part has unknown reliability. They also mention that when installing it, the ignition end is very fragile and not made to last. Some customers also report that the product was damaged and had twisted and bent parts.

"...holding the igniter was also included in the kit, and it was twisted and bent. The original bracket was still good, so I just reused it...." Read more

"...Handle with caution - extremely brittle! Good idea to check the resistance, too, when you get it to be sure it's intact...." Read more

"...and inspected it, but there was a discolored spot and a very fine crack in it...." Read more

"I ordered it and after trying to put it in the dryer we realized it very fragile. I wish there had been..." Read more

12 customers mention0 positive12 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the temperature of the refrigerator. They mention that it fails to heat up, and it tends to burn out the heating element.

"...+ of dry time, no heat. The lack of heat on that sensing cycle made the timer fail to advance...." Read more

"...My original one was cylindrical shaped.My dryer suddenly stopped heating although the drum was still spinning, so I knew I had to do..." Read more

"For anyone like me, if your dryer spins but is no longer heating, and you've tested all the probable parts for continuity, it's likely your igniter..." Read more

"...The dryer was running fine but without heat, and I didn't see a glow within a few minutes when looking at the igniter from the viewing hole on the..." Read more

10 customers mention0 positive10 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the ignition of the refrigerator. They mention that it didn't ignite, blew up, and failed in less than a month. Some customers also say that the igniter was completely different and had a very bright glow at the tip.

"The item pictured was not the item I received. The igniter was completely different, however, with some home modifications, I made it work...." Read more

"...I followed a you tube troubleshooting video and found the igniter did not glow...." Read more

"...I dindnt even try and run the machine yet. The new igniter blew!! Completely broke apart...." Read more

"...only heat up within the first minute of a load, then I noticed it didn't ignite again...." Read more

Replaced old igniter and coils; now dryer works again!
5 Stars
Replaced old igniter and coils; now dryer works again!
YES!! Our dryer works again! And now it dries better than before. :)We moved a few years back, and the dryer here we don't know if it is 5 yrs. or 18 yrs. old. It seemed to take longer and longer to dry the clothes on the 'energy saver' moisture sensing (low-temp) cycle. Then one day, it stopped drying. I woke up in the early a.m. and heard the dryer running and thought my wife had done some early morning laundry? But later that day she said no, that was the load she put in around 9 p.m. the night before. So basically we had a nice 8 hrs. + of dry time, no heat. The lack of heat on that sensing cycle made the timer fail to advance.That is why at first I thought it might be the "high limit thermostat" so I ordered that. Then I figured it could help to have more parts. I then ordered this igniter, and some valve coils. I remember our furnace had the igniter wear out in the past, it is a sparkly electrical element that glows bright orange and gets HOT!! to ignite the gas. I figured if I had the dryer opened up, I might as well replace the coils too, to save labor later.Well, the parts came, so I was eager (sort of) to get it fixed. The starting is the hardest part, for sure. I watched a couple videos before about gas dryer repair, unplugged the wall outlet, unscrewed 2 screws by the lint trap, lifted off the top and unscrewed 2 more screws to take off the front. Holy cow, it had a lot of dust in there, so I did a lot of vacuuming. I couldn't find any gas shutoff on the flexible line coming into the dryer, so I moved everything carefully and didn't unhook any gas connections, obviously. I saw an internal shutoff screw on the gas control valve once I was in there, or I could have shut off the main house gas line too.I couldn't loosen the screw on the side of the igniter since it is close to the left side of the box, even with some channel locks, so I unhooked the belt and took the drum out. Then I vacuumed more. Oh, I also cleaned out the exhaust ducts and the top lint screen housing with brushes I bought in the past.By taking the drum out I could reach the gas control stuff in the front lower left side. I unscrewed the bracket for the igniter, and changed it to the new one, exact match. I also changed out the valve coils, they are easy, unplug the wire/clip thing from each one, unscrew the metal bracket holding them in, swap out with new ones, reconnect clips.It was a little tricky getting the drum back on, had to make sure the seal was not folded or overlapped wrong, then put the belt on and put it back on the rollers in back and the lower Z-roller/bracket thing in front. I rotated it around to get everything to seat properly, propped it up with a dumbbell. Then reinstalled the front, screws, the electrical wire harness clip to the housing, then the lid, the screws for the lint trap, then slid the whole thing carefully back onto the ductwork and laid on the floor to wiggle it nice and snug to seal well.Then I plugged it back in, and now it WORKS! Hallelujah. And now the clothes dry better, we can set it for at least 1 line less dry time versus before. So if your gas Whirlpool dryer is not working/heating I'd recommend buying all 3 parts, but be sure to NOT TOUCH the igniter - your skin oils will make it fail/wear out rapidly.I am not an expert, I watched a couple videos (thank you repair clinic dot com!! ), reviewed setup info, prayed for wisdom and safety, and I'd guess it took me about 1.5 hrs. to get the whole process done, this included setting up tools, lights, labor, a lot of vacuuming up dust and crud. :) I also took my time to be sure to everything correctly. OH - and I used my camera to take several pics to be sure I'd 'reinstall' things just like they were before, as a 'backup precaution.'
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YES!! Our dryer works again! And now it dries better than before. :)

We moved a few years back, and the dryer here we don't know if it is 5 yrs. or 18 yrs. old. It seemed to take longer and longer to dry the clothes on the 'energy saver' moisture sensing (low-temp) cycle. Then one day, it stopped drying. I woke up in the early a.m. and heard the dryer running and thought my wife had done some early morning laundry? But later that day she said no, that was the load she put in around 9 p.m. the night before. So basically we had a nice 8 hrs. + of dry time, no heat. The lack of heat on that sensing cycle made the timer fail to advance.

That is why at first I thought it might be the "high limit thermostat" so I ordered that. Then I figured it could help to have more parts. I then ordered this igniter, and some valve coils. I remember our furnace had the igniter wear out in the past, it is a sparkly electrical element that glows bright orange and gets HOT!! to ignite the gas. I figured if I had the dryer opened up, I might as well replace the coils too, to save labor later.

Well, the parts came, so I was eager (sort of) to get it fixed. The starting is the hardest part, for sure. I watched a couple videos before about gas dryer repair, unplugged the wall outlet, unscrewed 2 screws by the lint trap, lifted off the top and unscrewed 2 more screws to take off the front. Holy cow, it had a lot of dust in there, so I did a lot of vacuuming. I couldn't find any gas shutoff on the flexible line coming into the dryer, so I moved everything carefully and didn't unhook any gas connections, obviously. I saw an internal shutoff screw on the gas control valve once I was in there, or I could have shut off the main house gas line too.

I couldn't loosen the screw on the side of the igniter since it is close to the left side of the box, even with some channel locks, so I unhooked the belt and took the drum out. Then I vacuumed more. Oh, I also cleaned out the exhaust ducts and the top lint screen housing with brushes I bought in the past.

By taking the drum out I could reach the gas control stuff in the front lower left side. I unscrewed the bracket for the igniter, and changed it to the new one, exact match. I also changed out the valve coils, they are easy, unplug the wire/clip thing from each one, unscrew the metal bracket holding them in, swap out with new ones, reconnect clips.

It was a little tricky getting the drum back on, had to make sure the seal was not folded or overlapped wrong, then put the belt on and put it back on the rollers in back and the lower Z-roller/bracket thing in front. I rotated it around to get everything to seat properly, propped it up with a dumbbell. Then reinstalled the front, screws, the electrical wire harness clip to the housing, then the lid, the screws for the lint trap, then slid the whole thing carefully back onto the ductwork and laid on the floor to wiggle it nice and snug to seal well.

Then I plugged it back in, and now it WORKS! Hallelujah. And now the clothes dry better, we can set it for at least 1 line less dry time versus before. So if your gas Whirlpool dryer is not working/heating I'd recommend buying all 3 parts, but be sure to NOT TOUCH the igniter - your skin oils will make it fail/wear out rapidly.

I am not an expert, I watched a couple videos (thank you repair clinic dot com!! ), reviewed setup info, prayed for wisdom and safety, and I'd guess it took me about 1.5 hrs. to get the whole process done, this included setting up tools, lights, labor, a lot of vacuuming up dust and crud. :) I also took my time to be sure to everything correctly.

OH - and I used my camera to take several pics to be sure I'd 'reinstall' things just like they were before, as a 'backup precaution.'
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5.0 out of 5 stars This product saved me the cost of a new clothes dryer
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Luckily for me, I stumbled across a handyman in my neighborhood. By profession he is a finish carpenter but Carpel Tunnel Syndrome has taken its toll. I told him that my secondhand clothes dryer, which had worked admirably for years, wasn’t working. He dismantled it and after watching some YouTube videos told me the parts I needed. I ordered the igniter and one other part, fir less than $50 plus the $50 I paid him I saved the cost of a new dryer. He also discovered an accumulation of lint behind a heat shield. Despite cleaning the lint screen regularly, the lint in this part that looked like a fan filled small bucket.
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