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Customer Questions and Answers for Hi-Limit Thermostat by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18024927
Manufacturer Part Number: WP3390291

The Hi-Limit Thermostat is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the dryer operates at safe temperatures by cutting off power to the heating element if the dryer overheats. This safety mechanism helps prevent potential fires and damage to the appliance.

Common causes of a bad thermostat include normal wear and tear, exposure to excessive heat, or electrical malfunctions.

Symptoms of a bad hi-limit thermostat include:

  • The dryer not heating
  • The dryer overheating
  • The dryer shutting off unexpectedly during a cycle
  • Longer drying times

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 Hi-Limit Thermostat (Part Number: OEM18024927)

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Hello Jose. The two large terminals will read closed and the two small terminals will show resistance. Hope this helps.

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Hello Paul. It sounds like the venting system is clogged or kinked. You will need to check the vent and clean it out. Be sure and clean the vent pipe and the dryer air duct assembly. If the air flow is not good, the unit will retain moist air causing the clothes not to dry. Try running the unit with the vent unhooked from the back of the dryer and see if the dryer works properly. Hope this helps.

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Hello Roy. The manufacturer has substituted the part number you've provided with a kit 279816. This kit consist of a high limit thermostat and a thermal cut-off. Thanks!

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Hello Nani! Does the unit turn back on after cooling down or has the unit completely stopped working? What is your model number please? Thanks.

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Hello John. Here is the correct part number for your model number LA-1053. They recommend you change both fuses. Hope this helps.

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Hello Mike! The thermal cut off 279769 is located at the top of the heater and the high limit thermostat WP3390291 is located at the bottom of the heater. The thermal cut off kit includes the high limit thermostat. Hope this helps!

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