Ge WJ70X278 Heater (Heating Element), Each OEM Part

Product Details

Genuine Ge part. Ge brands include General Electric, Hotpoint, RCA, Kenmore, and others.
GE also makes various appliance models for Sears / Kenmore.

Cross Reference Information

Part Number WJ70X278 replaces AP2051375, 284819, AH277786, EA277786, PS277786, WJ70X0261, WJ70X0278, WJ70X261.

Description

This heater is the replacement heating element that provides warm air for clothes drying, restoring proper drying performance when the original element fails. Designed to match the OEM heater used in compatible GE dryers. What it does:

• Generates the heat needed to dry clothes by passing electric current through the element.
• Helps restore normal drying times when a burned or open heater causes no heat or reduced heat.
• Works with the dryer's thermostat and cycling controls to maintain operating temperature.
• Resolves symptoms such as clothes remaining damp after a full cycle or noticeably longer dry times.

What's included:

• One replacement heater element

Install notes:

• Disconnect power (unplug or turn off the circuit breaker) before servicing—this part operates at high voltage.
• Inspect and replace any damaged wiring, terminal connectors, or mounting hardware as needed; only the heater itself is included.
• Use a multimeter to test continuity of the heater after installation to confirm proper function.