Thomas W Waynesboro , VA February 07, 2022 Appliance: Whirlpool Electric Dryer GEW9250PW0 Whirlpool Dryer Gew9250pw0: The dryer is not heating.. How to replace Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Kit. I used a multimeter to find out whether the heating element was working and I found the that thermal cut off wasn’t working so I replaced it. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes