Whirlpool Gas Dryer Igniter (WP37001308)

The Whirlpool Gas Dryer Igniter is the component responsible for lighting the gas that heats your dryer during each cycle. It works by glowing hot enough to ignite the gas released by the burner valve, which then produces the flame that warms the air flowing through the drum. Without a functioning igniter, the burner cannot light and the dryer will run without producing heat.

The Whirlpool Gas Dryer Igniter can fail over time due to normal wear, as the igniter element becomes brittle and eventually cracks or breaks after repeated heating and cooling cycles. Power surges, prolonged use, or a faulty flame sensor can also put extra strain on the igniter and shorten its lifespan. When the igniter fails, the burner simply will not light, leaving clothes tumbling in cold air.

Look for these symptoms to help determine if the igniter is the cause of your dryer problem:

- Dryer runs but produces no heat

- Clothes take much longer than normal to dry

- Dryer starts but shuts off before clothes are dry

- No glow visible at the burner assembly when the dryer is running

- Burner ignites occasionally but fails to light consistently

- Dryer cycles complete without any warmth inside the drum