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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Heating Element by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM9282771
Manufacturer Part Number: 279838

Restore full heat and end long dry cycles - install the Whirlpool OEM Dryer Heating Element.

Why this heating element?

  • Factory-spec 5400 W / 240 V heating element with nickel-chromium coil - built by Whirlpool to Whirlpool OEM standards.
  • Broad compatibility: fits Whirlpool, Kenmore 110-series, Roper, Estate, Amana, Maytag & more 27-inch dryers.
  • Built to last: high-temp terminals & mica insulation resist fatigue and hotspots.

Fixes these common dryer problems

Problem How the element solves it
No heat / cold drum Replaces burned-out coil to restore heating circuit
Takes forever to dry Full wattage brings drum back to target temperature
Stops mid-cycle Prevents over-cycling caused by faulty element
Burning smell New coil eliminates hot-spot arcing & insulation burn


DIY install — about 20 minutes

  1. Unplug dryer and remove back panel to access heater housing.
  2. Disconnect wires; remove housing screws and slide assembly out.
  3. Swap old element for new, re-use hi-limit thermostat if still good.
  4. Re-assemble, run test cycle - enjoy fast, even drying.

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Hello Joe, The components in th4e heating circuit are the harness, timer, thermal cutoff, cycling thermostat, high limit thermostat, the heating element, and the centrifugal switch in the motor assembly. If you have verified the visible components, you should break the circuit by pulling the solid red wire from the thermal cutoff. This will allow you to see which leg of voltage you have lost. If you have voltage on the solid red wire, this proves the timer is passing L1. You will then need to suspect the centrifugal switch in the motor assembly not passing L2.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, September 3, 2014

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