NG8639 Whirlpool Dryer - Overview
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M Series New Style Coil Kit
PartSelect #: PS334310
Manufacturer #: 279834
When the igniter reaches a high enough temperature, these coils (Coil Valve, Dryer Gas Valve Coil Kit, Dryer Valve Coil Kit, Gas Valve Solenoid) work together to open the gas valve and allow the gas t...
$28.42
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Multi Rib Belt
PartSelect #: PS11742271
Manufacturer #: WP40111201
This dryer drum drive belt attaches to the motor pully and works the drum as the motor rotates. The belt has a length of 93- 3/6 inches, and wraps all the way around the dryer drum, around a tension p...
$13.92
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Retaining Ring
PartSelect #: PS11740487
Manufacturer #: WP23748
The metal retaining ring, which is under an inch long, holds the rear wheels on the axels of the dryer. The main reason why it would need to replaced is if the retaining ring has sprung out of place o...
$12.85
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Door Switch Kit
PartSelect #: PS1964648
Manufacturer #: W10169313
This part replaces two terminal switches in a dryer and prevents the dryer from running when the door is open. This includes two connectors. If your dryer will not shut off, start, or does not tumble,...
$24.67
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Dryer Screw
PartSelect #: PS11746840
Manufacturer #: WP90767
This screw is sold individually.
$7.47
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Blower Wheel
PartSelect #: PS2052494
Manufacturer #: 56000
If your dryer is noisy, will not tumble, or is not producing enough heat, you may need to replace the blower wheel. This part is white in color, and is made of plastic. This part is approximately 8 in...
$68.86
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Idler Pulley Shaft
PartSelect #: PS11742857
Manufacturer #: WP56461
This shaft is made to fit the center of the idler pulley wheel of many clothes dryers. It is less than two inches long, and is made of metal.
$74.08
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Spring Retaining Clip
PartSelect #: PS11739294
Manufacturer #: WP22001650
This spring retaining clip is just under 1 inch long. The clip is made entirely of metal and is attached to the back wall of the washer, under the console. If your washer is vibrating and louder than ...
$9.62
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High Limit Thermostat
PartSelect #: PS2044484
Manufacturer #: 489P3
If you notice that your dryer will not start, shuts off too soon or provides too much heat, you may need to replace your high limit thermostat. This high limit thermostat acts as a safety mechanism th...
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Igniter
PartSelect #: PS11741932
Manufacturer #: WP37001308
The bracket is no longer included.
$47.40
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Idler Pulley Spring
PartSelect #: PS11742854
Manufacturer #: WP56076
At just two and a half inches, this metal spring fits onto the arm of the idler pulley assembly of gas and electric clothes dryers.
$51.61
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Common Symptoms of the NG8639
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Not Heating
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Drum Not Spinning
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Won’t Start
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Will not agitate
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Burning smell
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Too hot
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Running With Door Open
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Spins slowly
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Dryer ran but would not heat
PartSelect showed seven different possibilities why the dryer wouldn't heat. I removed the two screws to remove the bottom panel and turned the dryer on and noticed that the heating element that ignites the gas was working fine. This meant that it was not getting gas so it could be the gas valve or one of the two gas valve coils which are
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located on top of the gas valve. I borrowed my neighbor"s ohm meter and touched the two probes on the coils terminals to check for continuity and found that one of the coils read zero. I then took both of the coils out by removing two screws and tested each coil again. One coil read 500-850 and the other read zero. This meant that it was no good so I called for the part and received it in three days. I reassembled the parts and turned the dryer on and it fired up after a few seconds. It works as good as new. The part plus shipping was less than $30. My repairman would have charged me $150-$200. While the dryer was apart I gave it a good cleaning with a vacuum and a toothbrush in delicate areas. I also removed and cleaned the lint trap housing by removing two nuts. I didn't know much about gas dryers, but thanks to PartSelect I easily fixed it myself.
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Gary from Haverhill, NH
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Replace drive belt
Remove front panel, lint basket, motor mounts,exhaust hood, front drum brackets. Then slip serpentine belt around drum, pressure w/ tension idler pulley and slip around drive motor spindle. Replace all parts in reverse order (a two person job).
Vacuumed inside of dryer (full of lint.)
Vacuumed inside of dryer (full of lint.)
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Robert from Skokie, IL
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Difficulty Level:Difficult
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Nutdriver
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Dryer flame goes out after about 8-minutes from start and won’t work again until a 15-minute rest.
There was no problem with lint build-up within the dryer & the exhaust vent. I removed the gas cycling thermostat & thermal fuse from system & dryer still was not operating correctly. The radiant sensor & hi-limit thermostat both seemed to be operating correctly. That left either of the two coils as the culprits. I replaced both coils
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andy from Bethesda, MD
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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