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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Heating Element by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18040374
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8573069

This is a resistive heating element that generates the hot air used to dry clothes in the dryer drum. It consists of a coiled wire mounted within a metal housing. Replace this part if your dryer runs but does not produce heat, takes much longer than normal to dry clothes, or if the element coil is visibly broken or damaged.

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Hello PS. No, if there is power to the board, and it does not work, you will need to replace the board on the unit.

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Hello Dan, The broken and fused coil would cause the unit to not dry properly and would cause the AF error code. The unit is sensing temperature based on the setting. If the coil is fused togther and not heating properly this will reduce the heat relation to the board which will feel like the duct is blocked because it is taking longer than normal to dry.

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Hello John. The thermostat should read closed for continuity. Did you test for voltage with the wires unhooked from the heater? If so, replace the heater.

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