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Customer Questions and Answers for Thermal Cut Off by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM11622150
Manufacturer Part Number: 280148

The Thermal Cut Off is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. This safety device helps prevent the dryer from overheating by cutting off the power to the heating element if it detects excessively high temperatures. Ensuring proper functioning of the thermal cut off is crucial for the safety and efficiency of the dryer.

Causes of a bad thermal cut off can include regular wear and tear, exposure to high temperatures over extended periods, or electrical issues within the dryer.

Symptoms of a bad thermal cut off include:

  • The dryer not heating up
  • The dryer shutting off mid-cycle
  • The dryer not starting at all
  • Unusual overheating during operation

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

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Hello Angela, and thank you for your question. While the back panel is expected to get fairly warm from the heat vent routing through the back, if the heat is spreading to the top and side panels there could be an air leak allowing heat to escape into the cabin of the dryer. Inspecting parts such as the drum seal 280114 and the blower housing seal W11596046 for indications of failure would be recommended.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, October 20, 2025

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