Skip to Content
  • time delivery images 2 Day Quick Delivery!
  • box-refresh images 365 Day Return Policy!
  • lovely images 15 million satisfied customers
  • boxes images Over 2.1 Million Parts In Stock
  • headphone imagesFree Tech Support!
  • google images Google Trusted Store

Customer Questions and Answers for Thermistor by Whirlpool

Best Seller
Manufacturer Part
4.89 (64)
By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18040551
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8577274

The Thermistor is an OEM part for Whirlpool brand dryers. It is a temperature-sensing resistor that monitors air temperature changes during the drying cycle. The thermistor provides feedback to the control board on heating element performance and internal air condition. 

Symptoms of a failed thermistor include:

  • Inaccurate temperature readings and selections  
  • Improper or incomplete drying
  • Safety issues from overheating due to lack of feedback
  • Error codes displayed on the control panel

Causes can be related to normal wear and environmental exposure over time. Failure prevents the dryer from achieving optimal drying conditions.

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

More
$35.58
Compare At:
$41.98
You Save:
$6.40

IN STOCK
Ships Today Guaranteed
Add to Cart

Questions & Answers

For Whirlpool Thermistor (Part Number: OEM18040551)

1 Answer

Hello Seashell. The flame sensor is located on the side of the burner cone. You will need to access the burner to access the cone.

Read More...

1 Answer

Andy, You will need to remove the main top and toe panel from the unit. You will then need to remove the control panel by Console Electronics and Housing Assembly The console panel must be removed to access the console electronics and housing assembly. 1. Perform steps 1 and 2 under Accessing & Removing the Electronics Assemblies, above, and disconnect the P2 and P5 harnesses from the machine control. Machine Control Electronics. Remove machine control electronics from mounting bracket. 2. Remove the screw that fastens the assembly to the machine control mounting bracket, and the two screws that fasten the console assembly to the machine. 3. Slide the console up and off of the machine, gently unlatching the front three plastic housing latches from the front door trim section. 4. The console mounting bracket is fastened to the console front panel with two latches at both sides of the console assembly. Unlatch the bracket gently with a screwdriver while pulling the mounting bracket assembly out. 5. The console electronics consists of two printed circuit boards, connected by two cables, mounted in a single electronics assembly. The assembly is fastened to the decorative piece by five screws. To remove this assembly, remove the knob from the front, remove the screws, and pull up on the assembly. Once the control panel and toe panel have been removed you will then remove the front panel which will give you access to the drum to take it out. Release the belt from the idler pulley and the motor pulley and remove the drum. Then you will have access to the Flame housing.

Read More...

1 Answer

Barry, It sounds like the thermistor is faulty as it should read 10K ohms of resistance at 77 degrees.

Read More...

1 Answer

Josh, The thermal fuse WP3392519 on the blower housing reacts to heat in the blower housing (300 dgrs.+). This would normally be due to and exhaust air flow problem, or an overload in the drum. Check the heater element and wires to make sure there's nothing shorted to the element case or chassis. Then run the dryer with an average sized type load, with the vent disconnected from the dryer. The exhaust temperature should average 150 dgrs. and it should dry that type size load in approximately 30 to 40 minutes. You may have to estimate the total "operating" vent length and size according to the installation manual.

Read More...

1 Answer

Donna, The E1 error code is a thermistor open. You will wan to test the thermistor and check all the wiring between the thermistor and the control board.

Read More...
Monskeeh for Model Number whirlpool gas dryer wgd9050xw1

my gas dryer runs as normal and finishes its cycle time only to find out that there was no heat. using a digital multi tester, i found out that: 1. thermal fuse was open (no continuity), 2. exhaust thermistor #8577274 at room temperature measures19.18 ohms at 20K setting and also there is no continuity at 200 ohms setting. 3.gas valve part# W10175144 or (W10328463) reads higher from 165 ohms to 381 ohms than the normal rating on each terminal as follows: terminal 1 to 2 should be 1365 ohms but actual reading is 1709 term 1 to 3 560 but reads 750 term 4 to 5 1220 but reads 1651 ohms thermal cut off, high limit thermostat, flame sensor all have continuity at 200 ohms setting. lint venting system seem to be clear of clogs. i hope you could help me solve my dryer's NO HEAT problem. thank you in advance.

1 Answer

You will need to replace the thermal fuse and the gas coils on the unit based on the readings you got.

Read More...
Jeff for Model Number GEW9200LL2

My dryer blew a belt so I followed your video and was back up and running pretty quick. However, once everything was up and running the heater would not work and there was no error codes listed. I located the troubleshooting guide that came with the dryer and traced back to a connector that got pulled off on the heater relay. I put that back on and the dryer was spinning and heating as expected but about 5 minutes into a fresh load of wet clothes I get the E1 error code. I don't get it, I went through all the checks, all the components check out per the manufacture recommendations??? What could be the problem? Could I have damaged the controller card? If you have any advice I would appreciate it. Also, as a last ditch effort I removed the power cable from the socket hoping if I let it completely de-energize maybe it will work properly in the morning.

1 Answer

Hello Jeff. THERMISTOR OPEN. You need to check and see if you knocked the wires off the thermistor installing the belt.

Read More...

1 Answer

Hello James. It sounds like the control panel is bad and needs to be replaced if you keep getting a PF code and it will not clear out.

Read More...

1 Answer

Paul, The first thing that would be suspect is the heater possibly making contact when it heats up and causing the breaker to trip. This could also just be a weak breaker.

Read More...

Have questions? Ask our pros!

Contact us in a way that is convenient for you

Call us 1-877-477-7278
Need Help? Chat with a Pro
Or ask a question by filling in the form

Share your thoughts with other customers

Ask a Question
  • boxes images Over 2.1 Million Parts In Stock
  • time delivery images 2 Day Quick Delivery!
  • box-refresh images 365 Day Return Policy!
  • headphone imagesFree Tech Support!
  • google images Google Trusted Store