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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer High Limit Thermostat Kit by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18143955
Manufacturer Part Number: W11050897

Dryer not heating or overheating? This high limit thermostat kit prevents overheating by cutting power when temperature exceeds safe levels. DIY repair.

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For Whirlpool Dryer High Limit Thermostat Kit (Part Number: OEM18143955)

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Linda, Based on this information, you will want to see if the igniter is coming on. If the unit got flooded, the likely hood of there being a faulty igniter, gas valve or motor would be likely.

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John, The most likely cause for the unit not shutting off would be a stuck contact in the timer. The part number for the timer is WP3976576.

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Peter, This part W11050897 is showing as being correct which would mean that the manufacturer has redesigned the part to be 180 degrees as opposed to 205.

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Kevin K. for Model Number whirlpool ggw9260pw1

My dryer acts like the high temp switch is bad. Turns then off after 10 seconds. It will turn on again after it cools down but for only 5 seconds. I replaced the switch and it worked for a short time, but then stopped working. My wife said it never was right. I ordered a switch from your company, put it in and it still doesn't work. The switchs all test ok when cold, but the least little heat applied to them and they test bad. Is there a lot number of bad switches? Also the dryer stays lit when the switch is bypassed with a jump wire, so I am convinced that the switches are bad. Switch number is w10423382. Thanks

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Kevin, Unfortunately, you are incorrect, the hi limit thermostat is working as designed. When there is an air flow problem in the dryer, the heated air can accumulate in the burner flue, at this point the hi limit switch will "open" and remove power to the burner, and stops the heating process. This is a "Safety" device/circuit and helps to keep from damages to clothes and the house. You will need to check the exhaust vent system and hood for clogs and operating length. You may want to disconnect the exhaust vent and dry a load of clothes, or time the burner on time(approx. 50 to 70 seconds) with no load. You may also have to access and check and clean the blower housing and wheel and the outlet duct for clogs as well.

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Max, With the issue that you are having would most likely be caused by faulty coils on the gas valve. When the coils get heated they will close off instead of staying open.

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Hello Sal. Yes. you will remove the teo panel off the unit to access and replace the high limit thermostat W11050897 on the unit.

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