Whirlpool WP279462 Dryer Heating Element OEM Part

Product Details

Genuine Whirlpool part. Whirlpool brands include Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, Kenmore, and others. See all items in Dryer Heating Element.
Whirlpool also makes various appliance models for Sears / Kenmore.

Cross Reference Information

Part Number WP279462 replaces AP6007490, 279462, 3388653, 469553, 660989, 693296, 693301, PS11740606.

Description

Restore reliable heat to your dryer. This replacement heating element generates the hot air needed to dry laundry efficiently, helping cycles reach proper temperature and finish on time when the original element has failed.

• Converts electrical energy into heat to warm air passing through the drum
• Failure modes include open coil or short-to-housing
• Common symptoms: no heat, weak heat, longer dry times, visible breaks or hotspots on the coil, tripped breaker or thermal cutoff
• Useful diagnostic step: check the element for continuity and for shorts to ground

What's included: 1 heating element Install notes:

• Disconnect power before service; elements get extremely hot and retain sharp edges
• Handle the coil carefully and avoid bending or touching the bare element; support terminals/insulators during transfer
• Move any reusable brackets, insulators, or wiring from the original as required
• After installation, check related thermostats/thermal cutoffs if heat issues persist