Whirlpool Maytag Igniter 4391996 (Genuine Part)

Whirlpool Ignitor 4391996 (Genuine Part)

Product Description
Flat gas valve igniter. Works on many brands that also use a flat igniter. The connection is a 2 male pin connector.

This Flat style dryer igniter is an OEM part compatible with Whirlpool gas dryers. These brands also include Maytag, Frigidaire, Jenn Air, Crosley, Admiral, Norge, Magic Chef, and Kenmore. It is responsible for igniting the gas to heat your dryer. It comes with the mounting screw and two wire connectors in case the original plug is different. Do not handle the part by the grey portion. Handle by the white section only.

A failing or bad dryer igniter can result in a dryer that won't heat, making it impossible to dry clothes. The common causes of a bad dryer igniter are wear and tear or damage to the fragile heating filament. If you notice your dryer is not heating up, it is critical to check the dryer igniter's condition. Signs of a failing or bad dryer igniter include persistent clicking sounds, delayed ignition, or no heat at all.

Genuine Whirlpool part. Whirlpool brands include Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and others. See all items in Dryer Igniter and Washer Dryer Combo Igniter.
Whirlpool also makes various appliance models for Sears / Kenmore.