Inglis Dryer Heating Element
Genuine Whirlpool part
By: Whirlpool
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
- Unplug dryer and remove back panel to access heater housing.
- Disconnect wires; remove housing screws and slide assembly out.
- Swap old element for new, re-use hi-limit thermostat if still good.
- Re-assemble, run test cycle - enjoy fast, even drying.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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No heat or not enough heat
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Doesn't shut off
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Touchpad does not respond
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
My 22 year old dryer just stopped getting hot Michael M. • Brunswick , GA • November 04, 2015
After 22 years my Kenmore (Whirlpool) dryer stopped getting hot.
So I went ahead and reviewed the videos and figured I could repair it myself. It should be noted that the only part that failed the Ohm test was the thermal fuse. However, I figured that since I have it apart, I might as well go ahead and replace the heating element and the cycling thermostat.
Here is a rundown of what I did and how long it took:
• Taking the back off and vacuum <1 minute
• Finding the components (from the...
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Genuine Whirlpool part
By: Whirlpool
Part Number: WP3387747
Dryer not heating or clothes coming out damp? The heating element generates heat to dry clothes. DIY-friendly repair in about 30-45 minutes.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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No heat or not enough heat
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Takes too long to dry
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Too hot
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
First longer to dry then no heat in dryer Bobbie M. • King George , VA • October 06, 2017
I am not an electrician, just a housewife with limited funds and a desire to DIY. I used the provided videos for knowing how to replace everything except the heating element which I just guessed based on other reviews and seeing how the other parts worked. Our dryer is 11 years old Whirlpool Gold HE and I have only ever cleaned the lint tray. My husband replaced the belt about five years ago and he did clean out the inside of the dryer.
Started by ordering a thermal fuse because it was...
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