Richard June 15, 2018 My electric dryer is a Whirlpool model WED4900XWO. On your site it shows it is compatible with your heat element model AP3094254. My dryer is a little over 6 years old. I have removed the heat element. Watching your video it shows the element has three terminals that wires connect to. My old unit has the 3 terminals, however only two wires are connected to it, one the top terminal and one on right as you face the unit. On the left terminal no wire, and I see no unused wires on my dryer, but the terminal does have a clip that fits on the terminal. My old model number is 3403585 and it looks exactly like your pictured on line. I watched your video and had no problem removing the old part. Just concerned about that missing 3rd wire??
1 Answer Richard, You do have the correct heater element assembly for the model number you supplied. There are a few differences between the models and versions of machines that aren't mentioned or viewed in the video. In your case, you have a dryness control board and drum sensor, so your machine does not have the orange wire attached to the thermostat. In some cases the hi limit thermostat(s) do not have the metal jumper tab that attaches to the element terminal as in the video, but there will be a red "jumper wire between the thermostat and the element connections. At this point, you've done everything correctly and should be fine for a while. Thanks Read More...
Lee R. June 07, 2018 for Model Number Kenmore 110.60022010 The heater heats up but dryer will not spin. Definetly the thermal fuse is bad. No Continuity on ohms test. What part most likely caused the fuse too go bad?
1 Answer Hello Lee, The thermal fuse opens when it gets too hot so you should check for any crimps or restrictions in the ducting from the back of the dryer to the outside of the house. This is what normally causes the thermal fuse to fail and will cause the replacement to fail soon after replacement. Read More...
Virginia May 14, 2018 for Model Number 11082832100 Says part no longer available. I need a heat element for my dryer. Do you have something that will work with this dryer?
1 Answer Hello Virginia. You will need to order WP3387747 for the element needed for your dryer. Thank you. Read More...
Jerome M. May 05, 2018 for Model Number 11060802990 If there is nothing wet in the dryer, will the dryer still heat up?
1 Answer Hello Jerome, The dryer will heat up anytime it is on and set to a heated setting. Read More...
1 Answer Juanita, The average temperatures for a Whirlpool built dryer are: Low temp. 120 dgrs.F. Medium temp. 140 dgrs.F. and Hi temp. is 155 dgrs.F. (+/- 10%) . As long as the dryer venting and vent hood are clear/clean, The vent length is within factory recommendations, and the lint filter is clean before the start of the cycle the exhaust temperatures should be in the ranges specified. Read More...
Lete April 20, 2018 for Model Number LE09030PQ1 My dryer runs with no heat and it does not shut off just keeps running. What needs to be replaced?
1 Answer Hello Lete, If the model number is actually LEQ9030PQ1, you will need to check the following parts: Timer, Thermal cutout, Cycling thermostat, hi-limit thermostat, Heating element, the centrifugal switch in the motor assembly and the wiring harness. This should be done after verifying the dryer has 240Vac at the terminal block where the cord connects to the unit. The thermal cutout, cycling thermostat, and hi-limit thermostat should all read continuity when tested with an ohm meter. The heating element will show a resistance somewhere between 10 and 40 ohms if good and should read no continuity to ground. If these test good, you will need to pull a wire loose from the heating element and make sure it cannot touch ground and re-connect the dryers' power supply. Start the dryer on a heated cycle and test for 120Vac on the wire and test for 120Vac on the terminal it was disconnected from. The side that has no voltage will need to be followed back to either the motor switch or the timer. The component that it leads back to (timer or motor) will have to be replaced to correct the issue. Read More...
Ken P April 18, 2018 for Model Number WED5520SQ0 I replaced the heater element and it still the dryer runs but still only cool air. How should I proceed with finding another possible cause?
1 Answer Ken, You will want to check the thermostats and make sure that they have continuity. If they check ok then There are 2 components other than the thermostats which would cause the heating element not to work. First is the motor and second the timer. The best option is to disconnect the power to the unit and access the heating element. Disconnect one wire that is going to the heating element, preferably the one on the thermostat side. Plug the unit back up and using a multimeter you will want to turn the dryer on and test for 120 vac at the terminal on the heater where the wire was disconnected. What this will do is eliminate the heater element itself and the motor. If there is 120 vac at this point then you know the heater is good and the motor is good because the other 120 vac coming through the thermostats is the timer side of the circuit. If there is not 120 vac at that point then you will want to test the other terminal on the heater and check for 120 vac. If there is not 120 vac then the motor would be bad . Read More...
Deb March 29, 2018 for Model Number Leq9858pg Will this heating element work on my whirlpool model#LEG9858PG?
1 Answer Deb, Yes this heating element 279838 will be the correct element for your unit. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Gerald, the part in question is referred to as a heating element. This part is what is used in your electric dryer to create heat, hope this helps! Read More...
Leticia February 09, 2018 for Model Number LER4634JQ1 My dryer seems to blow cold air or just does not dry it will go the whole time with out drying. could it be the heating element???
1 Answer Leticia, Yes, the 279838 Heater Element Assembly, could be the problem, and quite often is. There are several other possibilities. You may want to check and reset the breakers at the fuse panel, sometimes, one of the breakers will "trip" and the dryer will run, but won't heat. Once you remove the heater assembly, if the element is in tact and not broken/burnt then you'll need to check the thermostats, and wires. Read More...