Slr January 14, 2013 for Model Number 11086980100 How do I take out part 4391960 heating element from a model 11086980100 Kenmore dryer?
1 Answer Hello SLR To remove the heating element for the unit you would pull unit out. Disconnect power and remove the rear panel on the dryer. Once panel is removed you will have access to the heater which is helld in by a couple of 1/4" hex screws. Read More...
Kenm January 07, 2013 for Model Number 110.86427110 I got the replacement element (4391960) and carefully replaced it for the old one which was broken. Now when I have it replaced it is tripping the circuit breaker. I unplugged the heater element and the drier runs normal with no heat. I took it apart a second time to be sure the element was not touching the metal side - it wasn't. Am I missing something? Thanks KenM
1 Answer Hello Ken. The element has to be grounded to cause the breaker to trip. It is the only thing that can cause that. Read More...
Klh December 12, 2012 for Model Number LE5700XSNO My dryer will run but it won't get hot. What should I check and please give me the parts number or something that is compatible with my dryer. Tks!!
1 Answer Hello KLH. Check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Check and make sure the unit is not set to Air Fluff. Also check the heater WP4391960 and thermostats 279769 and see if they are good. You can test these with a multi-meter MA-DM1. They should read closed for continuity. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Stacy December 11, 2012 for Model Number ler5434awo I had no heat, but the dryer would run. I changed the thermal fuse and heater and now does not run. Help.
1 Answer Hello Stacy. You will need to check and see if the thermal fuse wires are connected properly and if the door switch wires are connected good. If so, you must have a multi-meter to test the unit and find out where the issue is with the unit. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Scott November 27, 2012 for Model Number kenmoor 11086870100 Need to know where to locate the heating element on this dryer. Is it in the rear or in the front lower portion?
1 Answer Hello Scott. You will need to remove the back panel of the dryer to access and replace the heater WP4391960 on the unit. Read More...
Adnan B October 30, 2012 for Model Number Kenmore Dryer 110.76955110 My dryer does not heat. Need to find out how to reach the heating element to replace it. Please help.
1 Answer Hello Adnana. Pull out the unit and remove the back cover. Once removed, Check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Check and make sure the unit is not set to Air Fluff. Also check the heater and thermostats and see if they are good. You can test these with a multi-meter MA-DM1. They should read closed for continuity. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...
Devin October 28, 2012 My old heater element has male and female plugs. The new heating element has different plugs. WIll I have to splice the wires on my dryer to fit the new element?
1 Answer Hi. The element fits approx. 4-dozen models. Here is the description of the of the element part # WP4391960. Description- Made by Whirlpool. Fits many Whirlpool, Kenmore, Estate, and Roper electric dryers. 240 volt 5200 watt. No longer includes terminals and adapter leads. You can purchase the wire separate, part number 279457. Another common Whirlpool dryer element is 279838. Thank You. Thank You. Read More...
Jim October 14, 2012 for Model Number LE5299XTW1 i belive the heating elment is bad. I can not remove it from the housing. It is not like the one in your video, this housing is one piece.How can I remove it to replace it.
1 Answer Hi Jim, can you please re-check your model number as it is not showing up as given. Thanks! Read More...
Evan October 04, 2012 for Model Number WPL4391960 We have the dryer almost all apart. This unit is not like the video. We want to know how do you take out the old heating element? There seems to be a backwards screw in the bottom. We took the top panel off to see if we can move the tube(housing for the element but it doesn't move. Is there a way to get this out easily?
1 Answer Evan, Here you go. " ELECRIC HEAT ELEMENT To remove heat element : 1. Remove heater box. . Remove one(1) retaining screw at the bottom of the heater box. 3. Pull the element out through the bottom of the heater box. " HEATER BOX On electric dryers the heater box is open at the bottom and is supported by two(2) brackets extending out from the bulkhead. To Remove The Heater Box 1. Remove the screw that secures the strap spring at the top of the box. NOTE : The access hole for the screwdriver may be covered by the wiring diagram label on the back of the unit. 2. On elctric dryers, remove the wire leads to the hi limit thermostat and heat element 3.Lift the box off it's supports. 4. With the bottom of the box free, pull it down and out of the dryer". Then you'll be able to access the "backwards screw and remove it, and the element from the heater box. Thanks Read More...
Mel September 27, 2012 for Model Number WED62005W1 I need to know what the heat element replacement number is.
1 Answer Hello Mel. Based on the model number you provided, 279838 is the correct element. Read More...