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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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Hello Mike. Sometimes they will test good, until you put them under a load. If you test them under a load, they will test bad. Hope this helps.

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Dan for Model Number Whirlpool MOD # LGQ957KQ0

Ok I installed the new igniter and I now get heat (THANKS!), but the dryer doesn't turn off now. There is a small black part on the inside of the back wall of the dryer, I noticed when I had it apart from the other side, there is only one wire connected to it, but there seems to be two terminals. I looked for the other wire but didn't find it. It is mounted behind the lint shoot (looking at it from the back with the back panel off). Is this the temp sensor or the humidity sensor or something? Could that be why it doesn't shut off? I'm very glad it at least works but would be much happier with it functioning fully. Thanks for the help so far. Dan

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Hello Dan. Check and see if your getting power to the igniter 279311. The fuse with the red strip is not for your model. All the other parts are. If there is power to the igniter, but it is not glowing, you will need to replace the igniter. Hope this helps.

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Hello Robert. It sounds like the coils 279834 are bad. There is a test you can perform on the parts page. Hope this helps.

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Hello. This is a safety fuse for preventing the dryer from getting to hot. Hope this helps.

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Hi, This is the high limit thermostat for the dryer. If the dryer gets to hot, it will open to disconnect power to the element. Thanks!

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