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Heating Element - 240V 5400W

$64.84

Fix Number: FIX334313
Manufacturer Part Number: 279838

Sourced directly from the manufacturer, this heating element is an OEM approved replacement part for a variety of dryers and is sold individually. It measures approximately 10.5 inches long, 7.5 inches wide and 2 inches deep. The heating element is the primary source of heat used to dry the clothes in your dryer. This heating element is strung with a coiled wire made of a nickel and chrome alloy. It may need to be replaced if your dryer does not produce heat, if it produces too much heat, or if it will not turn on. If your dryer does not heat, first check for a blown thermal fuse on the blower housing before replacing the heating element. In most cases, the heating element will have a break in the element, making it defective. For this repair you will need a quarter inch nut driver and a pair of needle nose pliers. Start this repair by disconnecting the power and then remove the dryer vent. This repair is done from the back of the appliance with the back panel removed. With the panel removed, this will give you access to the heater element. Your next step is to remove the high-limit thermostat from the housing and remove the two wires from the heater terminals. Now remove the screws securing the element to the housing and slide the element out. Installation of the new part is done in the reverse order.

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Heat stays on after drum has stopped
Noisy
Not Heating
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Dryer Heating Element

$47.89

★★★★★

4 Reviews

Fix Number: FIX11741416
Manufacturer Part Number: WP3387747

When connected to electricity the dryer heating element glows red hot and generates heat. When air is blown over it, it heats the air which is used to dry the clothes. The heating element fits inside the heater housing inside the dryer. Wear and tear on the heater coil from use will eventually cause the coil to break and the element to fail. When this part fails it can cease to produce any heat. Alternately, the coil could break and short to ground allowing the dryer to continue to heat even when turned off. The latter is a fire hazard and the dryer should be disconnected from power until the element is replaced. If the element coil breaks, the element needs to be replaced. This model is 11 by 5 inches with 5/16” terminals, metal and ceramic, and comes in black. It is sold individually.

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Not Heating
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Dryer Heater Element

$131.40

★★★★★

2 Reviews

Fix Number: FIX11746337
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8544771

If your dryer is no longer heating up, there may be an issue with the heater element. You are able to test this part with a multimeter to determine if it has failed. If you need to replace the heater element, this is a genuine OEM part. The element has a coiled wire made of a nickel and chrome alloy. The wire heats up due to resisting an electric current, and the heat it produces is then used to dry your laundry. Before beginning this repair, be sure to disconnect the power supply to your dryer, and ensure you have room to access the back panel of the dryer. You will need to disassemble much of your dryer, including removing the drum, in order to access the heater element. The heater housing is found on the bottom right-hand side of your dryer.

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Not Heating
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Heating Element Connection Wire Kit

$10.89

Fix Number: FIX334206
Manufacturer Part Number: 279457

This heating element connection wire kit is a genuine OEM replacement for your electric dryer. The kit is used to connect the thermostat to the heater element. The kit comes with a yellow wire nut and a wire that measures approximately 5 inches in length. If your dryer is getting little to no heat, or is taking too long to dry, you may need to replace this connection wire. Please be sure to disconnect the power supply to your dryer before replacing this part.

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Heating Element

$52.85

Fix Number: FIX11742505
Manufacturer Part Number: WP4391960

This heating element is a genuine OEM replacement part for your electric dryer. This element carries 5200W and 240V. A controlled electrical current passes through the coils, and the heat that is produced is then used to dry your laundry. If your dryer is running but not producing heat, there may be an issue with the element. Before beginning this repair, please be sure to disconnect the power supply to your dryer. You will need to pull the dryer out far enough to easily access the back panel in order to complete this repair. Please note that they part does not include the two terminals and two adapter leads, these parts must be purchased separately.

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Heating Element Kit - 240V 4750W

$78.81

★★★★★

1 Review

Fix Number: FIX2162280
Manufacturer Part Number: LA-1044

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Not Heating
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ELEMENT

$63.79

Fix Number: FIX11723099
Manufacturer Part Number: W10815654

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Not Heating
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ELEMENT

$177.67

Fix Number: FIX11738031
Manufacturer Part Number: W10864898

This element is strung with a coiled wire made of a nickel and a chrome alloy. This wire receives, but resists, a controlled electric current and as a result, the wire heats up. The heat produced is used to dry the clothes in your dryer.

Heating Element

$165.29

Fix Number: FIX11741418
Manufacturer Part Number: WP3387749

This part is strung with a coiled wire made of a nickel and a chrome alloy. This wire receives, but resists, a controlled electric current and as a result, the wire heats up. The heat produced is used to dry the clothes in your dryer.

Heating Element (Orange Dot)

$99.44

Fix Number: FIX11757549
Manufacturer Part Number: WPY503978

This orange dot heating element replaces those elements with an orange dot on the element flange. It carries 240 volts.

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