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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Heating Element by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18024852
Manufacturer Part Number: WP3387747

The Dryer Heating Element is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. It is responsible for generating the heat necessary for the drying process, ensuring clothes and fabrics are thoroughly dried.

Symptoms of a bad dryer heating element include:

  • Clothes coming out damp or taking excessive time to dry
  • No heat or insufficient heat produced during the drying cycle  
  • Visible signs of damage or burnout on the heating element itself
  • Unusual burning smells emanating from the dryer

Causes of a faulty heating element can include normal wear over time, electrical issues, or physical damage from impact or overloading.  

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

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Andy, The heater element WP3387747 / 3387747 is a very good possibility, Without a meter, you should probably check that next, you'll need to remove the element assembly and visually inspect the element wire for breaks and or large arc marks on the plate. Remove power to the dryer and then the lower access panel. Remove the hex-head screw from the heater shield and remove the shield. To remove the heater: Remove the two wires from the terminal block. Remove the hex-head screw from the heater housing, and slide the heater out of the duct. If you see no damage or issues with the element assembly, you'll need to get access to a multi meter TJMA-DM1 so you can test the thermostat, thermistor and wiring to determine where the issue is. It'll be less expensive and less frustrating if you do. Thanks,

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Hello J.C., We will first need to ask you to please post a new question including the model number from your units' I.D. tag so we can look up the information on your unit. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

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Matlin, The red white wire will go between the hi limit thermostat and the element and the red wire will go to the thermal cutoff and there should be a jumper wire between. It will not matter which terminal of the heater that the Red/white and red to the heater go to as either side will work.

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Chris, No, you do not need to remove the top or back panel to access the heater assembly. Once you remove power to the dryer, and the lower access panel Remove the hex-head screw from the heater shield and remove the shield.To remove the heater: a) Remove the two wires from the terminal block. b) Remove the hex-head screw from the heater housing, and slide the heater out of the duct. To remove the high-limit thermostat or the thermal cutoff: a) Disconnect the wires from the high limit thermostat or the thermal cutoff. b) Remove the two hex-head screws. Reverse the procedure to install the replacement part. Remember to mark or label the wires as you remove them from the terminals, or take a photo so you can reinstall the wires properly.

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Mark, There is a panel at the bottom of the dryer that you will remove from the unit to replace the heater assembly. A ratchet set should be all that is needed.

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Hello Dan. If there is 240v to the element and it does not heat, then it is bad and will need to be replaced.

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Hello Anthony. The model number will have to be verified on the units I.D. tag since the one listed came up invalid. This will be necessary to look up and specific parts such as the one you requested. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter. We will need your model number to help you with this. Please call 1-877-477-7278 or post your model number with a new question on the parts page. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx

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