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Customer Questions and Answers for Thermal Cut Off Kit by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM9282978
Manufacturer Part Number: 279973

The Thermal Cut-Off Kit is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers, responsible for protecting the dryer from overheating by interrupting the power flow to the heating element if the dryer air temperature reaches a dangerously high level.  

Symptoms of a bad Thermal Cut-Off Kit include:

  • The dryer not heating up 
  • Excessive heat buildup within the dryer drum 
  • Clothes not drying properly  

Causes of failure can include restricted airflow from a clogged lint filter or venting system or a malfunctioning heating element causing excessive temperatures. These issues can lead to the thermal cut-off being triggered to prevent overheating, necessitating the replacement of the kit.

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

Note: It's possible some models may use part number 280148 in place of this. Look at photo's for verification.

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Teresa, The thermal fuse would not be the issue with it because if the fuse was bad it would cause the unit to not start back up. This issue would most likely be an issue with the control board of the unit even if it looks good.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Friday, February 24, 2017

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Teresa, When you cleaned the dryer, did you notice a heavy build up of lint, on or in the motor ? An overheating motor will produce an odor similar to what you described. You'll also want to check and make sure you have 120 VAC into the motor relay(blue wire) and out to the motor (black wire) on the control board. Low voltage and/or loose connections can cause a motor to overheat and shut off on the overload protector inside the motor.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Friday, February 24, 2017

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