How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6009347 / WP4391960 Dryer Heating Element

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Part Number: AP6009347 / WP4391960

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Easy

30-60 minutes

David H Mandan , ND September 09, 2014

Dryer not heating

I have a 25 year old dryer that stopped heating. Determined the heating element was bad. Made several attempts to buy the heating element locally. (No success) Did a search on line and AppliancePartsPros.com came up with the heating element I needed. Ordered element with 2 day shipping. Element came on 2nd day. Installed element and 25 year old dryer works like new.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 30-60 minutes
Tools:: Screwdrivers, Wrench Set

Aaron M Moss Point , MS August 30, 2014

Appliance: Model OLD WHIRLPOOL DRYER SEVENTY

Heating element

With a new element

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 15-30 minutes
Tools:: Adjustable Wrench, Socket Set

Walter W Burnsville , NC August 19, 2014

Dryer would not heat

Checked heating element by testing the resistance between both sides of the element and it had no continuity. Ordered new element from here and was up and running in about 3 days. Install was very easy.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: Less than 15 minutes
Tools:: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers

Joel H Apex , NC August 16, 2014

Heating element burned out on dryer

Ordered a new element from appliancepartspro.com .....it arrived in 2 days and that was regular shipping. The price was also cheaper than any other online site. I have ordered parts for washer ...dryer ...dishwasher and ovens from these guys and the shipping time is far superior to any online site i have ever used.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 1-2 hours
Tools:: Nut Drivers, Wrench Set

Nicholes W Bellevue , NE July 14, 2014

Dryer heating element broke

With a simple order from AppliancePartsPros.com and I was able to repair the issue with no problem. The part came faster them expected and was very easy to install. Thanks for making this easy.

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 15-30 minutes
Tools:: Socket Set

Deidre H Broken Arrow , OK July 12, 2014

Dryer was running but not heating

I have a 15 year old dryer that's been repaired a few times. It's past time for a replacement but the dryer sits upstairs in my house and the idea of hauling it downstairs and a new one upstairs is impossible to do by myself. So, trying to replace the heating element first was definitely worth it. I ordered the heating element, pulled out the old one, replaced it with the new part, hooked up the wires and put it back together. Works like a charm again!

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: 15-30 minutes
Tools:: Screwdrivers, Socket Set

Zach L Atoka , OK June 12, 2014

Heating element went out

I watch the video because I had never done it before which helped out allot but on my particular dryer you could not unbolt the cover to the heating element. I didn't no what to do so I finally just bent the brackets to remove the cover. its working so I'm happy. also I order the heating element at 3 in the afternoon a got it the next day. wow. that was extremely fast. very happy customer.