The Heater Box is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. It houses the heating element that generates the hot air required to dry clothes efficiently. The heater box ensures optimal heat distribution within the dryer, contributing to uniform and effective drying cycles.
Causes of a bad Heater Box include overheating, which can warp or damage the box, restrictions in airflow causing inefficient heating, and physical damage that can compromise the box's integrity.
Symptoms of a bad Heater Box include:
- Clothes taking longer than usual to dry
- The dryer operating at higher temperatures than normal
- Unusual noises during operation, indicating potential airflow or mechanical issues
- The outside of the dryer becoming unusually hot during cycles
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
The grill face in the dryer where the heat comes out was worn and had developed edges where clothes were catching and pulling thread Willard W. • Rochester , NY • April 06, 2017
Replaced the heater tube. Had to open the back up, removed the heating element and then replaced the heater tube. Then I put it all together again and everything is fine now.
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