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Whirlpool Gas Dryer Ignition Kit - 279311

Original price $41.80 - Original price $41.80
Original price
$41.80
$41.80 - $41.80
Current price $41.80

Whirlpool Gas Dryer Ignition Kit - 279311

Restore gas dryer ignition performance with this Whirlpool Gas Dryer Ignition Kit - 279311. The kit supplies the flat igniter components needed to light the burner in compatible Whirlpool-built gas dryers.

279311 is a genuine Whirlpool flat-style dryer igniter kit. Parts references describe the kit as including the igniter, bracket, ceramic wire nuts for connector differences, and installation hardware/instructions depending on packaging.

Fits These Brands / Families: Select Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Estate, Roper, Crosley, and other Whirlpool-built gas dryers that use this flat igniter kit.

This part commonly replaces or cross-references previous part numbers including AP3094138, 239233, 239300, 239302, 279185, 279311VP, 338899, 338900, 340607, 3415, 685211, 686590, 687399, 691039, PS334180.

Fitment / What To Verify: Confirm gas dryer model number, flat igniter style, wire connector, bracket orientation, and burner assembly layout. The igniter element is fragile and should be handled only by the insulated/ceramic areas.

Please confirm fitment with your appliance model number before ordering.


Is it time to replace?

  • Common Symptoms: No heat, igniter does not glow, igniter glows weakly, gas burner will not light, or intermittent ignition after the dryer starts.
  • Visible/Sensory Cues: Cracked igniter element, broken ceramic, burned connector, open electrical reading, or old igniter number from the 279311 cross-reference family.

Pro Tip: If the igniter glows but gas still does not light, also test the radiant sensor and gas valve coils before replacing parts blindly.

Technical Specifications

OEM Part Number 279311
Brand Whirlpool Corp
Product Type Gas Dryer Flat Igniter Kit
Appliance Type Gas dryer
Fitment Type Model-specific Whirlpool-built dryer platform
Compatible Brands

Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Jenn Air, KitchenAid, Amana, Magic Chef, Montgomery Wards, Roper, Crosley, Admiral, Hoover, Estate, Norge, Inglis

Brand

WHIRLPOOL CORP