The Dryer Heating Element is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. It is responsible for generating the heat necessary for the drying process, ensuring clothes and fabrics are thoroughly dried.
Symptoms of a bad dryer heating element include:
- Clothes coming out damp or taking excessive time to dry
- No heat or insufficient heat produced during the drying cycle
- Visible signs of damage or burnout on the heating element itself
- Unusual burning smells emanating from the dryer
Causes of a faulty heating element can include normal wear over time, electrical issues, or physical damage from impact or overloading.
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore dryer models.
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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