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 Dryer Thermostat by Whirlpool

Best Seller
Manufacturer Part
4.89 (64)
By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18026055
Manufacturer Part Number: WP35001092

Dryer won't heat or overheats? A faulty thermostat fails to regulate temperature. This common repair restores reliable heating in 30-60 minutes.

More
$51.62
Compare At:
$61.94
You Save:
$10.32

IN STOCK
Ships Monday Guaranteed
Add to Cart

Questions & Answers

For Whirlpool Dryer Thermostat (Part Number: OEM18026055)

1 Answer

Hello Joe, The only thing that will open a thermal cutout is high temperatures. The exhaust duct causes more than 95% of these failures. Other times it will be a softener sheet around the blower wheel or missing seals inside the unit that allows exhausted air to re-enter the cabinet. The cycling thermostat will not cause the second failure since it and the thermal cutout are to be changed at the same time so the new one should protect it. The high limit will also fall into this line of protection.

Read More...

1 Answer

Mark, With having the heating element and 2 thermal fuses go out, you will want to check the venting on the unit to make sure that the vent is clear and not restricted. A restricted vent can cause this issue to occur. The Hi limit thermostat would normally have continuity and if the it does not open when the unit gets to a certain heat temp then it would be bad and need to be replaced.

Read More...

1 Answer

Hello Shawn, The first suspect is the ignitor WP33002789. The only accurate way to test it is with a clamp on ampmeter. Clamp it onto one wire going to the ignitor and look for 3.2 to 3.6 amps. If it's low, replace the ignitor. If it shows in the correct range, you need to replace the coils on the gas valve 279834 or the gas valve WP35001190.

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