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Igniter 686590

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Part #686590

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Part Information

Helpful DIY instructions: Installation guide with video.

This burner igniter kit (part number 279311) is for dryers.

Burner igniter kit 279311 lights the gas burner to heat the dryer during the cycle. The kit may include multiple parts; refer to your parts diagram for a complete list of parts included.

Disconnect the power before installing this part. Wear work gloves to protect your hands.

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Reviews

The gas dryer stopped heating.
January 11, 2023

The dryer was bought in 1998. When part of the burner tube broke off because of rust it appears to have fallen against the igniter, causing the igniter to break. The Igniter Kit part's fit correctly.

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Steam p, PA

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Ease of Installation
Moderate
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

EASY INSTALL
November 21, 2021

EASY INSTALL ONLY TOOK 20 MINUTES -VERY EASY TO TAKE DRYER APART

TOOLAHOLIC, SALEM WI.

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Ease of Installation
Very Easy
Duration of Installation
Less than 30 minutes

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Part Deliverd Damaged Twice
April 28, 2021

After two unsuccessful attempts to ship the Burner Igniter kit without damaging it, I ordered the part elsewhere. Easy installation after watching youtube.com.

bob65, Michigan, MI.

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Ease of Installation
Moderate
Duration of Installation
1 - 2 hours

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Handle with care!
March 26, 2021

Needed to change the connect plug on the wires, alas, no plug on the dryer wires, otherswise, was straight forward.

user, Arizona

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Ease of Installation
Easy
Duration of Installation
30 minutes - 1 hour

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Very easy to install
March 20, 2021

After watching the YouTube on how to change the parts, it took 10 minutes to do, very easy to with minimum experience

Do i y a s, Brentwood

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Ease of Installation
Very Easy
Duration of Installation
Less than 30 minutes

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Not so easy
March 20, 2021

No support.. Had to find the correct youtube. Take a pic of the pulley on the motor for sure. take several. Wear gloves! 1 hour or more.

Brian, Detroit mi

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Ease of Installation
Moderate
Duration of Installation
1 - 2 hours

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Never have got a new one yet.
January 20, 2021

Still waiting Part came and broke was shipped incorrectly packaged

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Jimmyman, Kansas City, Missouri

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Ease of Installation
Very Easy
Duration of Installation
Less than 30 minutes

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Dryer igniter
December 12, 2020

Easy to install direct replacement part no hassles

Wary e, California

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Ease of Installation
Very Easy
Duration of Installation
Less than 30 minutes

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend