Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Heating Element by Whirlpool

Hi Honey. This condition is there in 3- scenarios. Make sure the vent is entirely clear and not restricted. Make sure the outside vent cap / hood is opening and closing properly 4-5x /yr. so lint and moisture does not back up and create a restriction causing these issues. There is a cycling thermostat that will stick on longer and not regulate the voltage to the heater being energized. Thermostat part # 33887134. Then check the heater part # WP4391960 for approx. 11 ohms. Make sure one terminal to heater chassis is not shorted allowing the heater to stay energized always. Thank You.