GE Gas Dryer Igniter (WE4X750)

The GE Gas Dryer Igniter is the component that lights the gas burner to produce the heat your dryer needs to dry clothes. It works by glowing hot enough to ignite the gas released by the burner valve, starting the heat cycle each time the dryer calls for warmth.

GE gas dryer igniters can fail over time due to normal wear, as they go through repeated heating and cooling cycles with every load. A cracked or burned-out igniter will no longer reach the temperature needed to ignite the gas, leaving your dryer running without any heat.

These symptoms can help you decide if the igniter is the source of your dryer problem:

- Dryer runs but produces no heat

- Clothes come out damp or wet after a full cycle

- Dryer takes multiple cycles to dry a normal load

- Burner does not light but you can hear the gas valve clicking or opening

- Dryer drum spins normally but the interior stays cold

- Visible cracks or breaks on the igniter element