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Customer Questions and Answers for Hi-Limit Thermostat by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18045627
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10116735

The Hi-Limit Thermostat is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. It serves as a safety device that prevents the dryer from overheating by cutting off the power to the heating element if the temperature exceeds a certain limit.

You should replace the hi-limit thermostat if it malfunctions or fails. Causes of a bad hi-limit thermostat can include normal wear and tear, exposure to excessively high temperatures, or electrical issues that affect its functionality.

Symptoms of a bad hi-limit thermostat include:

  • The dryer not heating properly
  • The dryer shutting off unexpectedly during a cycle
  • Long drying times or clothes not drying completely
  • The dryer becoming excessively hot to the touch

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

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Chad, One of the first things to check would be the venting of the unit to make sure that it is not clogged. This can trap in heat and cause longer dry times along with making the clothes too hot to touch. If the venting checks ok then the most likely cause for the issue would be a faulty cycling thermostat which is located on the side of the blower housing. The part number for the thermostat is WPY504514.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, November 30, 2015

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