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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Heating Element Kit by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM12727491
Manufacturer Part Number: LA-1044

The Dryer Heating Element Kit is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. This kit is essential for the dryer's ability to generate hot air needed to efficiently dry clothes. The heating element works by converting electrical energy into heat, which is then circulated throughout the dryer drum to evaporate moisture from the laundry.

Over time, the heating element can burn out or become damaged, leading to a significant decrease in drying efficiency or the dryer not producing any heat at all. 

Symptoms of a bad Dryer Heating Element Kit include:

  • Clothes taking longer to dry or not drying completely
  • The dryer running but not generating any heat
  • Unusual noises or smells during operation, indicating potential overheating or electrical issues
  • The dryer repeatedly blowing fuses or tripping circuit breakers

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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HI Roger. Not sure of the original Issue. If the dryer is not running and the heater is on with the door open/doors switch presses in with the timer on i a heat mode, then your motor centrifugal switch is bad as it is stuck closed and allowing the heater voltage undesired. You really need to un plug the unit and replace the motor part # W10410996. This is caused by the total vent system is clogged and kinked. Peek at the vent with the unit in the normal position. You only need enough vent to pull the unit out and it still be hooked up. Replace it with rigid flex metal vent and clean the outside vent cap/hood 4-5x per/yr.. It needs to open and close normally as the cap is free. Clean all the lint and make sure the vent system is not sagging and is on a decline -horizontal run towards outside. Thank You.

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Hello Roger. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the door switch LA-1005 is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Hope this helps.

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Hello John! Unfortunately, we do not carry parts for model CDE8000GR. For further parts assistance you may contact 877-393-7823. Thanks!

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Hello Dominick! The heater element part number LA-1044 is the factory replacement element used on your Maytag dryer model PYE2300AYW. Thanks!

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Hi Chris. If you still smell the burn then it is because, # 1- the element has overheated for too long and is lazy under heat conditions (expansion). It is part # LA-1044. Then # 2- the vent system is clogged and is backing up. Clean all of it and get the outside vent cap to open and close properly so it will breath properly and not take as long to dry the clothes. There are still 15,000 dryer fires/yr.and this can become a issue if left without repair. Thank You.

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