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Dryer Thermal Fuse – Part Number: WP3392519
Dryer Thermal Fuse
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PartSelect #: PS11741460
Manufacturer #: WP3392519
The Dryer Thermal Fuse (Thermal Cutoff, Temperature Fuse) is a 2 by ½ inch, white, plastic safety mechanism that stops the flow of electricity to the motor circuit when a dryer overheats. If the fuse ...
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Multi Rib Belt - 92-1/4" – Part Number: 341241
Multi Rib Belt - 92-1/4"
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PartSelect #: PS346995
Manufacturer #: 341241
This dryer drum belt (Whirlpool Dryer Belt, Drive Belt) has four ridges, three grooves and is 1/4" wide, and 92 1/4 inches in length. It comes in black and is made of rubber. The belt transfers the ro...
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Heating Element - 240V 5400W – Part Number: 279838
Heating Element - 240V 5400W
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PartSelect #: PS334313
Manufacturer #: 279838
The heating element (Flat Can Heating Element 5400W, Heating Element, Whirlpool Dryer Heating Element, Dryer Heating Element) provides heat to the dryer. It is metal and measures 10.5 inches long, 7.5...
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Dryer Cycling Thermostat – Part Number: WP3387134
Dryer Cycling Thermostat
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PartSelect #: PS11741405
Manufacturer #: WP3387134
This thermostat (Dryer Operating Thermostat, Dryer Cycling Thermostat, Cycling Thermostat, Dryer Thermostat) is used to maintain a temperature of 155 degrees in the dryer drum. The internal bias heate...
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Thermal Cut-Off Kit – Part Number: 279816
Thermal Cut-Off Kit
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PartSelect #: PS334299
Manufacturer #: 279816
The thermal cut-off (Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Fuse Kit, Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Kit) prevents the dryer from overheating when the dryer high limit thermostat fails in a closed circuit condition. This part ...
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Maintenance Kit – Part Number: 4392065
Maintenance Kit
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PartSelect #: PS373087
Manufacturer #: 4392065
The drum support roller kit (Dryer Repair Kit) allows the dryer to tumble properly by supporting the drum cylinder. The idler pulley provides the tension required for a multi-ribbed belt. The belt att...
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Rear Drum Support Roller Kit – Part Number: 349241T
Rear Drum Support Roller Kit
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PartSelect #: PS347627
Manufacturer #: 349241T
The drum support roller kit allows the dryer to tumble properly by supporting the drum cylinder. The kit includes two drum rollers, four tri-rings, and one palnut (or retaining washer). The kit does n...
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Dryer High Limit Thermostat – Part Number: WP3977767
Dryer High Limit Thermostat
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PartSelect #: PS11742185
Manufacturer #: WP3977767
A dryer high-limit thermostat (High Limit Thermostat, Hi-Limit Thermostat, Dryer High-Limit Thermostat) is a switch that is actuated by temperature change. This high limit thermostat acts as a safety ...
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Roller Support Tri-Ring – Part Number: WPW10512946
Roller Support Tri-Ring
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PartSelect #: PS11755850
Manufacturer #: WPW10512946
If you notice that your dryer is noisy or will not tumble, you may need to replace the tri ring. This part is triangular, and is less than an inch in size. Tri rings can be found both on the idler pul...
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Leveling Foot – Part Number: 49621
Leveling Foot
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PartSelect #: PS1609293
Manufacturer #: 49621
If your washer shakes or vibrates loudly when it reaches its max speed, check that the leveling legs are even. To ensure that the washer is firmly on the ground using all four legs, adjust the legs so...
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Heating Element Connection Wire Kit – Part Number: 279457
Heating Element Connection Wire Kit
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PartSelect #: PS334206
Manufacturer #: 279457
This kit is used for electric clothes dryers, and it comes with a yellow wire nut.
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Drive Motor with Pulley – Part Number: 279827
Drive Motor with Pulley
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PartSelect #: PS334304
Manufacturer #: 279827
This motor fits most Whirlpool incorporated dryer brands before 1996. NOTE: Pulley is NOT available separately.
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Jessica
February 5, 2020
There is a bad odor when the dryer is on. Even if it is set with no heat, it stinks. I have taken everything apart and cleaned it, except for the motor. I have used baking soda and bleach to clean and try and remove the odor and my dryer still smells bad. How can i get the smell out, or is there a part i need to replace like the heating element? Thank you for your time.
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Hello Jessica, thank you for your question. Try pouring white vinegar in a spray bottle, then spray to dampen a few towels with the vinegar. Put the towels in the dryer and run a drying cycle. The vinegar is an efficient odor reducer, so it can help remove the moldy smell. Wash the towels afterward so they don't smell like vinegar when you're ready to use them. If that doesn't work, you may want to replace the heating element and heating duct may need to be replaced. I hope this helps.

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Lillian
February 20, 2020
On the automatic dry cycle there is no hea at all, therefore does not dry. The time dry cycle has heat and will dry. Help please. Thank you. Lillian
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Hello, thank you for your question. Looking at your model information there are a few parts that you should take out and test to see which one is giving you the issue. The first parts to check in this case would be all of your thermostats and thermal fuses. You can test those parts with a multi meter and they should be reading 0 ohms to be working correctly. If those parts are fine, you should then go on to testing your heating element as well. You can also test that with a multi meter and it should be reading  between 0 - 50 ohms. Something else you should also check would be your filter and ducts. Make sure there is absolutely no blockage that would restrict air flow in your appliance. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.

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Donna
March 17, 2024
My dryer won't dry my clothes on high heat
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Hi Donna, thank you for reaching out. We have researched and found that the issue is probably because of a clogged dryer vent. We would recommend checking the vent if it is clogged or blocked. If the vent is clean, then you may have blocked or damaged lint filter, part number PS16744854. You may need to clean the filter or replace to fix the issue. We hope this solves your problem!

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Maria
June 6, 2023
NEED THE THRMOSTAT FOR A DRYER
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Hi Maria, thank you for reaching out. Your model comes with 2 thermostats: a high-limit thermostat, part number PS11742185, and a cycling thermostat, part number PS11741405. We hope this helps!

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Jose
October 23, 2023
My roper dryer, the flame doesn’t light up, sometimes just for a little while I already checked the sensors and the fuse and they’re OK thank you lovely you could help me
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Hi Jose, thank you for reaching out. As you have already checked the sensors and fuse, most probably the issue is with the heating element, part number PS334313. You may need to replace it to fix the issue. We hope that helps!

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Dryer was working, but no heat.
First I unplugged the dryer, then removed the back panel, this exposed most all of the wiring and I could see the heater coils.
Not knowing what the problem was I started looking at the coils and could not see any broken parts.
So then checked the thermal fuse for continuity I removed the two wires from it with a small pair of needle nose pliers, it was held in place by two screws, once they were removed the fuse came out easily, I checked continuity with a volt meter placing the meter on X1 Ohms and could not get a reading.
I replaced with a new one and put it all back together the way I took it apart.
Then I plugged it in and it worked first time, I now have warm dry clothes.
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Dryer Thermal Fuse
  • ANTHONY from CHESHIRE, CT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Dryer motor runs, but no heat
To reach the heating element you only need to open the back cover of the dryer (about 8 nut-head screws). Remember to disconnect the power.

To remove the heating element there are two small nut-head screws. Remove the two electric wires. Then you can pull the heating element away.

You can check the heating element with an ohm-meter or visually inspect it to see if the heating element spiral wire is broken.

Don't hurry to dispose the old element. My model includes a small electric safety part. You'll need to transfer it to the new heating element (that comes without it)..

Good luck.
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Heating Element - 240V 5400W
  • Gadi from Irvine, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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No Heat
First tried heating element and thermal fuse with no luck. Ordered thermal cutoff and fixed problem. Had I used an ohm meter first I would have determined problem before having ordered heating element and fuse, as both had resistance. I wast just lazy and ordered the took the most common failed components first before taking dryer back off.
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Thermal Cut-Off Kit
  • Vernon from Niceville, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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