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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairMaytag Dryer Igniter Replacement #WP37001308
Maytag Dryer Igniter Replacement #WP37001308
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$47.40Estimated Savings
$112.5004:03
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the igniter on Maytag dryers. The most common reasons for replacing the igniter is when the dryer doesn’t heat.
All of the information in this igniter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16" nut driver, crescent wrench
All of the information in this igniter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16" nut driver, crescent wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the igniter in your dryer be sure to unplug the power cord
2
Before you replace the igniter in your dryer be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Shut off the gas supply.
4
Shut off the gas supply before servicing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire. Shut off the gas supply to the dryer.
5
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the lower access panel.
6
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the lower access panel.
7
Detach the panel.
8
Detach the panel.
9
Use a crescent wrench and a 5/8th inch wrench to unthread the nut to detach the gas supply tube from the gas valve.
10
Use a crescent wrench and a 5/8th inch wrench to unthread the nut to detach the gas supply tube from the gas valve.
11
Disconnect the igniter wire connecter.
12
Disconnect the igniter wire connecter.
13
Unthread the screws securing the gas valve mounting plate to the dryer base.
14
Unthread the screws securing the gas valve mounting plate to the dryer base.
15
Set the gas valve aside.
16
Set the gas valve aside.
17
Next, unthread the screw securing the burner assembly to the burner tube.
18
Next, unthread the screw securing the burner assembly to the burner tube.
19
Push the assembly in to detach the left side and you can pull out the assembly.
20
Push the assembly in to detach the left side and you can pull out the assembly.
21
Now loosen the mounting screw to release the old igniter.
22
Now loosen the mounting screw to release the old igniter.
23
When installing the new igniter be careful not to damage the filament.
24
When installing the new igniter be careful not to damage the filament.
25
Align the igniter on the burner assembly and tighten the mounting screw.
26
Align the igniter on the burner assembly and tighten the mounting screw.
27
Reposition the assembly in the burner tube by inserting the left side tab through the slot in the tube.
28
Reposition the assembly in the burner tube by inserting the left side tab through the slot in the tube.
29
Rethread the screw to secure the assembly.
30
Rethread the screw to secure the assembly.
31
Now realign the gas valve and secure it to the base with the screws.
32
Now realign the gas valve and secure it to the base with the screws.
33
Reconnect the igniter wire connecter.
34
Reconnect the igniter wire connecter.
35
Reinsert the gas supply tube in the valve and tighten the nut to secure.
36
Reinsert the gas supply tube in the valve and tighten the nut to secure.
37
Realign the lower access panel and secure it with the screws.
38
Realign the lower access panel and secure it with the screws.
39
With the repair completed turn the gas supply back on. plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
40
With the repair completed turn the gas supply back on plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the igniter on Maytag dryers. The most common reasons for replacing the igniter is when the dryer doesn’t heat.
All of the information in this igniter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16" nut driver, crescent wrench
All of the information in this igniter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16" nut driver, crescent wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the igniter in your dryer be sure to unplug the power cord
2
Before you replace the igniter in your dryer be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Shut off the gas supply.
4
Shut off the gas supply before servicing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire. Shut off the gas supply to the dryer.
5
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the lower access panel.
6
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the lower access panel.
7
Detach the panel.
8
Detach the panel.
9
Use a crescent wrench and a 5/8th inch wrench to unthread the nut to detach the gas supply tube from the gas valve.
10
Use a crescent wrench and a 5/8th inch wrench to unthread the nut to detach the gas supply tube from the gas valve.
11
Disconnect the igniter wire connecter.
12
Disconnect the igniter wire connecter.
13
Unthread the screws securing the gas valve mounting plate to the dryer base.
14
Unthread the screws securing the gas valve mounting plate to the dryer base.
15
Set the gas valve aside.
16
Set the gas valve aside.
17
Next, unthread the screw securing the burner assembly to the burner tube.
18
Next, unthread the screw securing the burner assembly to the burner tube.
19
Push the assembly in to detach the left side and you can pull out the assembly.
20
Push the assembly in to detach the left side and you can pull out the assembly.
21
Now loosen the mounting screw to release the old igniter.
22
Now loosen the mounting screw to release the old igniter.
23
When installing the new igniter be careful not to damage the filament.
24
When installing the new igniter be careful not to damage the filament.
25
Align the igniter on the burner assembly and tighten the mounting screw.
26
Align the igniter on the burner assembly and tighten the mounting screw.
27
Reposition the assembly in the burner tube by inserting the left side tab through the slot in the tube.
28
Reposition the assembly in the burner tube by inserting the left side tab through the slot in the tube.
29
Rethread the screw to secure the assembly.
30
Rethread the screw to secure the assembly.
31
Now realign the gas valve and secure it to the base with the screws.
32
Now realign the gas valve and secure it to the base with the screws.
33
Reconnect the igniter wire connecter.
34
Reconnect the igniter wire connecter.
35
Reinsert the gas supply tube in the valve and tighten the nut to secure.
36
Reinsert the gas supply tube in the valve and tighten the nut to secure.
37
Realign the lower access panel and secure it with the screws.
38
Realign the lower access panel and secure it with the screws.
39
With the repair completed turn the gas supply back on. plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
40
With the repair completed turn the gas supply back on plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Igniter
$47.40
Total$0.00
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