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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Heating Element by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM9282771
Manufacturer Part Number: 279838

Restore full heat and end long dry cycles - install the Whirlpool OEM Dryer Heating Element.

Why this heating element?

  • Factory-spec 5400 W / 240 V heating element with nickel-chromium coil - built by Whirlpool to Whirlpool OEM standards.
  • Broad compatibility: fits Whirlpool, Kenmore 110-series, Roper, Estate, Amana, Maytag & more 27-inch dryers.
  • Built to last: high-temp terminals & mica insulation resist fatigue and hotspots.

Fixes these common dryer problems

Problem How the element solves it
No heat / cold drum Replaces burned-out coil to restore heating circuit
Takes forever to dry Full wattage brings drum back to target temperature
Stops mid-cycle Prevents over-cycling caused by faulty element
Burning smell New coil eliminates hot-spot arcing & insulation burn


DIY install — about 20 minutes

  1. Unplug dryer and remove back panel to access heater housing.
  2. Disconnect wires; remove housing screws and slide assembly out.
  3. Swap old element for new, re-use hi-limit thermostat if still good.
  4. Re-assemble, run test cycle - enjoy fast, even drying.

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For Whirlpool Dryer Heating Element (Part Number: OEM9282771)

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Hello Baker, You will want to do a continuity check on the thermal fuses, thermostats and the heater. If any of these parts do not have continuity then you will need to replace that part.

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Hello Jonathan, Unless it is something visible where the heating element is touching metal or if it is broken then there is no way to tell it is shorting out without a voltmeter.

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Hello Dave, You will want to check wiring and heater for a short to ground which would complete circuit. Look for broken or exposed wiring that could touch the cabinet.

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Hello Maranda, The heating element is the part that you would want to replace if the coils on the element are broken.

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Hello Jim. Yes, replace both parts. If the unit still does not work, and there is 240 volts coming to the unit, it is either a bad timer or motor causing the issue.

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