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Customer Questions and Answers for Heater Element (240V) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18072591
Manufacturer Part Number: WPY313538

The Heater Element is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool electric dryers. The element provides heat for drying cycles. 240 Volts

Causes of a faulty heater element can include normal wear of internal coils and insulation from repetitive heating. Over-drying of heavy or bulky loads may potentially overwork the element prematurely.

Symptoms of a bad heater element include:

  • Inconsistent or excessively long dry times due to inadequate heat
  • Damage to other internal components from overwork during compensation
  • Risks arise as insulation deteriorates potentially exposing live current

This is a genuine Whirlpool OEM replacement this part is also compatible with Maytag, Jenn-Air and some Kenmore models.

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Hello Mboomtown. You will need to test and see if your getting power to the timer motor. If there is power there, but the motor does not turn the timer, you will need to replace the timer 306483. You can test this with a multi-meter MA-DM1. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Thursday, May 19, 2011

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