Whirlpool Gas Dryer Radiant Sensor

A circuit diagram is shown below.

Whirlpool gas dryer radiant sensor. This part senses heat from the igniter to monitor if it is hot enough to ignite gas to light the burner. Even though gas generates the heat the motor and console still require electricity so make. Answer hello the flame sensor will sense the heat from the igniter and allow the gas valve to open. The flame sensor is a commonly replaced part for a dryer not heating.

Replacing both parts is relatively inexpensive compared to a service call and once you remove the tumbler drum both parts are relatively easy to get to and replace. The radiant sensor is located on the side of the burner funnel opposite the end of the burner assembly. That left this part the radiant flame sensor and the whirlpool 279834 valve coil for dryer as possibly being defective. This video demonstrates how to test a flame sensor on a gas dryer.

Browse gas dryers by brand color capacity display type and more to find the right dryer for you. A window is cut in the side of the funnel to allow the radiant sensor to detect heat from the ignitor or the gas flame. The solenoids control the gas flow the heat is controlled by a cycling thermostat. Radiant flame sensor the 338906 sensor is located across from the gas igniter at the dryer s burner assembly and senses the flame for heat allowing the gas valve to open.

The radiant sensor is actually a thermostat. Product description dryer radiant flame sensor specifications if your gas dryer is not heating up or igniting then replacing the flame sensor located in the burner assembly could solve it. 120 volt smart white gas vented dryer with hamper door and wrinkle shield technology 898 00. Excellent product performance made from high quality plastic and metal material and well tested before shipping.