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Part Location Diagram of WP503979 Whirlpool Cycling Thermostat
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Replacing your Amana Dryer Cycling Thermostat
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Part Location Diagram of WP503979 Whirlpool Cycling Thermostat Replacing your Amana Dryer Cycling Thermostat

Cycling Thermostat WP503979

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$71.81
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Fix Number:
FIX11742780
Manufacturer #:
WP503979
Manufactured by:
Whirlpool

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Product Description

This cycling thermostat has a limit of 153 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning that your dryer will cut out when the internal temperature reaches 153 degrees. It kicks back in though, when the temperature drops by 15 degrees Fahrenheit. This thermostat is just about two inches long.

  • Works with the following brands:
    Amana, Maytag, Speed Queen, Crosley
  • Works with the following products:
    Dryer
  • Fixes the following symptoms:
    Too hot
  • Part# WP503979 replaces these:
    14218933, 5-3979, 503979
Works with the following brands:
Amana, Maytag, Speed Queen, Crosley
Works with the following products
Dryer
Fixes the following symptoms
Too hot
Part Number Cross Reference
Part# WP503979 replaces these:
14218933, 5-3979, 503979

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Replacing your Cycling Thermostat

Replacing your Cycling Thermostat

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Customer:
Lee from Lexington, MA
Parts Used:
WPY54414, WPW10116735, WP503979, WP37001042
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Dryer got too hot then drum got noisy
The video was very helpful except that the instructions for removing the top were for a different Maytag model than mine although it referenced the same model number. The front of my unit had two panels whereas the video showed a model with one panel. The replacement of the thermostats went smoothly. I had some difficulty getting the be lt on the correct side of the tension wheel. A drawing of picture would have helped. I could not replace the rollers as had wished because I did not have a tool to remove the retaining ring. I was pleased that the parts arrived within a day of my ordering them.
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Model Compatibility

This part works with the following models:
Fix Number: FIX11742780
Manufacturer Part Number: WP503979
Brand Model Number Description
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Cycling Thermostat
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