Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Heating Element by Whirlpool

Hello Bob. Red wire from motor to terminal on element. Then wire from other element terminal to the cut out. Then Jumper from cut out to the high limit. Then from high limit to the timer.

Hello Jeremy. Look for a venting issue, grounded heater, or bad cycling thermostat on the unit.

Hello Dave. No, WP3387747 is just the element. W10802681 is the box and 279973 is the thermal kit.

Hello Jason! Once you've removed power to the dryer you will need to release the clips holding the toe panel in place.. The element is behind the toe panel under the drum on the right side. You'll need to disconnect the wires to the heater element terminal block. Remove the 1/4" hex head screw holding the bracket / shield to the base of the dryer and the 1/4" hex head screw holding the heater box bottom panel to the bracket, and remove the bracket/shield assembly. Remove the 1/4" hex-head screw from the side of the heater housing (located between the element terminal block and the hi limit thermostat), and slide the heater out of the duct. Reverse the procedure to install the new heater assembly.

Hello Dwayne. That is because you are not using the whole model number of 11086873100. Hope this helps you find the parts needed.

Hello Michael. 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

Denise, We wouldn't expect the fuse or the thermistor to be an issue. but you do need to check the wiring and the wiring terminals, make sure they fit tight when you install them onto the element terminals. You also need to check the exhaust vent pipes and vent hood and the blower and lint filter housings, excess heat due to improper air flow can create a "weak" spot in the heater element.

Mike, You will want to check the venting of the unit to make sure that it is not clogged or restricted. A clogged or restricted vent will cause the issue you are having and longer drying cycles.

Jon, There is a lower access panel at the bottom of the front of the dryer. You would remove the panel and you can see the heater on the right hand side and can access the terminals for voltage check.

Hello Jesse. Based on the information you provided, you will need to replace the element WP3387747 if it was cracked.