Description
Description
Restore proper burner ignition in your gas dryer with the genuine OEM Part WP31001556. This igniter is designed for select Whirlpool-family, Maytag, Kenmore and affiliated brand dryers, and is responsible for lighting the burner each cycle. Home Depot Appliance Repair+2Alliance Laundry Systems+2
⚠️ Please check with your maintenance technician prior to ordering to confirm compatibility with your exact dryer model number, and to verify that the igniter’s mounting style, connector harness, baking time and resistance specs match your appliance.
Features & Benefits
Features:
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OEM part number: WP31001556. Amanaparts+1
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Replacement for earlier part numbers such as 31001556, 53-0305, 53-0689, LA-1021. Appliance Parts Company+1
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Designed for use in a wide variety of gas dryer models across multiple brands (Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, Jenn-Air, etc.). Alliance Laundry Systems
Benefits:
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Ensures proper ignition — Keeps your dryer’s burner firing reliably, avoiding “no heat” conditions caused by a failed igniter.
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Improves drying performance — Restoring ignition means the heating cycle works correctly, often reducing drying time.
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OEM-quality fit & reliability — Using the correct manufacturer part reduces installation surprises compared to generic replacements.
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Cost-effective repair — Swapping the igniter is generally less expensive than replacing major burner or heating assemblies when diagnosis shows ignition failure.
Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement Needed
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Dryer tumbles but produces no heat (or very weak heat) even though controls and motor appear to function.
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The igniter fails to glow or glows but the burner never lights.
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You observe the igniter is physically cracked, broken, or heavily discoloured.
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The parts diagram or service manual for your dryer lists WP31001556 (or its equivalents) for the igniter. Home Depot Appliance Repair+1
Compatibility Notes
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Fits many gas dryers from Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore and other affiliated brands that specify part number WP31001556. eBay+1
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Before ordering:
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Verify your dryer’s model number & serial number (usually inside the door or on the rear/back panel).
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Compare your existing igniter’s mounting footprint, connector type and resistance spec to ensure the new part will fit correctly.
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If the burner assembly, gas valve, wiring harness or venting system are also malfunctioning, simply replacing the igniter may not fully restore performance — a technician inspection may be required.
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