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Customer Questions and Answers for Heater Box (Heater Housing) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM17948472
Manufacturer Part Number: W10802681

This heater box is the protective housing that encloses and supports the heating element in your appliance. Replacing a warped or damaged housing helps restore safe, efficient heating and protects nearby components from excessive heat.

  • Holds the heater element securely and maintains proper spacing from surrounding parts
  • Shields adjacent wiring and components from direct heat
  • Helps maintain consistent heating performance when the original housing is heat-damaged or cracked
  • Common symptoms include visible melting/warping, loose element fitment, burning odors, or repeated safety shutoffs
What's included: 1 heater box Install notes:
  • Disconnect power (and gas supply, if applicable) and allow the unit to cool completely before service
  • Take photos of the existing layout to aid reassembly and wire routing
  • Transfer the heater element and any model-specific hardware to the new housing in the same orientation
  • Ensure wiring is clear of sharp edges and heat sources; reassemble and test for proper operation

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Hello Alisha. This is just the heater box. The element will need to be ordered separately.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, December 5, 2012

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