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Customer Questions and Answers for Heater Element (240V) by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18072591
Manufacturer Part Number: WPY313538

The Heater Element is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool electric dryers. The element provides heat for drying cycles. 240 Volts

Causes of a faulty heater element can include normal wear of internal coils and insulation from repetitive heating. Over-drying of heavy or bulky loads may potentially overwork the element prematurely.

Symptoms of a bad heater element include:

  • Inconsistent or excessively long dry times due to inadequate heat
  • Damage to other internal components from overwork during compensation
  • Risks arise as insulation deteriorates potentially exposing live current

This is a genuine Whirlpool OEM replacement this part is also compatible with Maytag, Jenn-Air and some Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Heater Element (240V) (Part Number: OEM18072591)

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Hello Phil. You should get somewhere in the range of 10 to 12 ohms resistance. Or a closed circuit, and no resistance from each element terminal to chassis ground. Hope this helps!

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Hello Jason. You can replace just the element. You will need to remove the heater from the dryer and disassemble the heater box. Then remove the old element from the heater box and install the new element in the ceramic insulators. Make sure none of the element is touching the housing of the heater box. Reinstall the heater box into the dryer. Hope this helps.

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Hello Ingrid. Part number WPY313538 is the correct heat element for your model. This is just the element. If you would like the complete heater assembly it is part number WPY303404. Hope this helps.

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Hello Jim. No, there is the high limit WP303396 and the cycle thermostat WPY304475. You can test these and the heater with a multi-meter MA-DM1. They should read closed for continuity. Hope this helps.

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If you are in the US, it is likely you have your dryer plugged into a 240V outlet unless you are in some special housing set up. In order to be sure, if you have a voltmeter you could check to see how much voltage is at the outlet. Thanks.

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