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Model: WGD5900SW0	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: 1 - 5 years
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ken1234ken		#1 Posted : Saturday, July 9, 2016 12:05:48 PM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/9/2016(UTC) Posts: 2		Hi I a Whirlpool dryer wgd5900sw0 that only heats intermittently. The ignitor glows but no flames. I've replaced the thermofuse and the solenoids but no luck. Is it possible that the ignitor will glow but not get hot enough to light the flame. I'm thinking about replacing the ignitor and would appreciate any help. THanks in advance! Ken G.


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allen9258		#2 Posted : Sunday, July 10, 2016 12:47:12 AM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 11/13/2007(UTC) Posts: 172		try testing the flame sensor


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ken1234ken		#3 Posted : Monday, July 11, 2016 7:28:40 AM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/9/2016(UTC) Posts: 2		I'm putting in the new ignitor tonight if that doesn't work then on to the flame sensor, thanks!


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