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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Kit by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM9282741
Manufacturer Part Number: 279816

This dryer thermal cut-off kit is an authentic OEM replacement part for Whirlpool and Kenmore dryers. It is designed to prevent the dryer from overheating.

This Kit Includes:

  • High Limit Thermostat (250°F Limit)
  • A Cut Off Fuse (309°F Limit)
  • Female Spade Terminals
  • Jumper Wires

Over time, these components can fail due to electrical issues, lint buildup blocking the exhaust vent, or normal wear and tear. A malfunctioning thermal cut-off kit can result in overheating, which can pose a safety hazard and affect the dryer’s performance.

Symptoms of a bad Thermal Cut-Off Kit include:

  • Dryer not heating
  • Dryer overheating
  • Dryer shutting off mid-cycle
  • No response when attempting to start the dryer

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

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For Whirlpool Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Kit (Part Number: OEM9282741)

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Hello Andy, I'm sorry but we will need to ask you to post a new question including the model number from your units' I.D. tag so we can look a the wiring configuration of the unit in your home. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

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Hello Tom! Make sure your vents are clear and then you'll want to check the door switch WP3406107 to make sure it's opening and closing properly as well as the connections coming to it. If all looks good, you could have a defective control WPW10476828. We have not test procedures to verify if this board is defective or not. Hope this helps!

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Ron, It most likely is something else, first check the exhaust vent pipe and vent hood for kinks, clogs and restrictions. Then recheck the model number on the dryer serial plate and repost your question. Then we can research possible remedies and parts needs properly. Thanks,

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Gary, There would be no relay or fuse for main power. It would be suggested to check the door switch to make sure that it is not damaged as this would be the most likely cause other than a thermal fuse on the blower housing that may be bad.

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Joe, Check to make sure that the wiring between the thermistor and control board are good. If they are good then the issue will most likely be the control board not reading the thermistor properly.

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Robert, This issue would most likely be caused by a dryer vent that is clogged. You will want to check from the blower wheel to the outside of the home to make sure that it is clear.

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Doug, With the heater staying on when the door is open then this would most likely be a grounded element or a faulty centrifugal switch on the motor in which case the motor would need replaced. Also check the venting of the unit to make sure that it is clean from blower to outside of the home.

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Doug, You will want to check the venting of the unit to make sure that it is clear and if this checks ok then the most likely cause will be a faulty cycling thermostat.

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Joey, Yes the 279816 dryer thermal cut off kit will work in your machine. There is a small tab on the replacement fuse, that you insert into the screw opening on the housing, from the original mounting screw, then use one of the screws to mount the other side of the fuse.

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Matthew, If there is no continuity on the thermal cut off then it would be faulty and would need to be replaced.

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