Part Location Diagram of WP4391960 Whirlpool Heating Element
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Heating Element WP4391960

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$52.85
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Fix Number:
FIX11742505
Manufacturer #:
WP4391960
Manufactured by:
Whirlpool

Product Description

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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Henryford
December 14, 2022
Does this heating element fit my Whirlpool dryer model number LE7680xsn2?
For model number LE7680XSN2
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Hi Henryford, thank you for your inquiry. Yes, this heating element will fit your model. Customer service is always available to help you place an order if you are having trouble doing so. Good luck with your repair.

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Installation Instructions Provided by Fix customers like you.

Average Repair Rating: 3.0 / 5.0, 8 reviews.
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Customer:
Steve from South Lake Tahoe, CA
Parts Used:
4392065, WP4391960, 279318
Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Defective heater element dryer still runs.
Expect to spend a lot of time on your knees. Unplug appliance. Remove dryer hose. remove back cover 4-6 7mm bolts. Unplug dryer heater element connections 2 blade or pin connectors. Unbolt element cover and remove old element. Label wires. Hopefully the replacement connections match if not go to hardware store. Crimp or better solder on new connectors. Install element in housing and reattach. Clean out all old dirt and lint. check old belt for wear and re-grease drum roller shafts. re-install back cover, hose and plug in. enjoy you just saved $600
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Customer:
Bryan from Houston, TX
Parts Used:
WP4391960
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Dryer turns no heat
Used previously published instructions linked to the parts order on your site to replace the furnished heating element.
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Customer:
Phillip M from Remlap, AL
Parts Used:
WP4391960, 279769
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Dryer ran But No Heat
Removed Dryer Back And Checked Parts With An Ohm Meter. Found Parts Were Open.Dryer Vent To Outside Was Stopped Up.Cleaned Out Lint. Replaced Parts Unit Runs Fine Now
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Customer:
John from Federal Way, WA
Parts Used:
WP4391960
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
bottom of heating element wouldnt fasten
used a piece of tin to snug down and hold screw in place.
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Customer:
Victor from Cottage Grove, OR
Parts Used:
WP4391960
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
the heating element broke
My model is so old that it is not listed. I got a heater element that was similar to the old one, but one of the legs was too long. I needed to bend it and I needed to get some flat blade connectors from the hardware store ($1.50).
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Customer:
Dave from Sandt, UT
Parts Used:
WP4391960
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Dryer worked fine, just no heat.
Followed the directions provided with the order. they were very helpful until I got to the point that wanted me to "Remove screw at the top". The instructions did not indicate that, at least for my model, said screw was behind a panel and was difficult to find. Once i found it, I needed a long shaft screw driver to remove the screw. The r epair went as directed, until I needed to replace the hidden screw. The bracket needed to be aligned with the hole, and the screw installed. I was able to do this with a tool I have I call a screw holder. then it all went well. also, the heating element arrived a day early. My wife loved that part. Thanks.
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Customer:
Calvert from Dunsmuir, CA
Parts Used:
WP4391960
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Wrench set
it was the Fuse that went out.
Just took off old part and put on new parts
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Customer:
Paul from Middletown, NJ
Parts Used:
WP4391960, WP3392519, WP3387134, 279769
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench set
Dryer blowing cold air
After watching each Youtube video on how to replace the parts, I dove in. The guy in the video makes it look very easy, and it is! My biggest issue was finding enough room in the laundry room. Once I got the back off, everything went quickly. Replaced the Thermal fuse, Thermostat and Cut off Kit, in less than 20 minutes. The heating element had one quirk, the screw holding everything together was facing the opposite direction. That ate up up a half hour of trying to get my hand in from the front. But the element slid right in place. I closed everything up and switch the dryer on. Runs Fantastic! It's a brand new machine.
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Model Compatibility

This part works with the following models:
Fix Number: FIX11742505
Manufacturer Part Number: WP4391960
Brand
Model Number
Description
Kenmore
10686294140
Dryer
Kenmore
10686294340
Dryer
Kenmore
10686294540
Dryer
Kenmore
10686294740
Dryer
Kenmore
10686294840
Dryer
Roper
1093B1A
Wall Oven - Range (gas)*
Roper
1093B3A
Wall Oven
Kenmore
1106618240
Dryer
Kenmore
1106618241
Dryer
Kenmore
1106618242
Dryer
Kenmore
1106618250
Dryer
Kenmore
1106618251
Dryer
Kenmore
1106618252
Dryer
Kenmore
1106708500
Dryer
Kenmore
1106708501
Dryer
Kenmore
1106708600
Dryer
Kenmore
1106708610
Dryer
Kenmore
1106708611
Dryer
Kenmore
1106708620
Dryer
Kenmore
1106708622
Dryer
Kenmore
1106718500
Dryer
Kenmore
1106718501
Dryer
Kenmore
1106718502
Dryer
Kenmore
1106718503
Dryer
Kenmore
1106718504
Dryer
Kenmore
1106808500
Dryer
Kenmore
1106808501
Dryer
Kenmore
1106808600
Dryer
Kenmore
1106808601
Dryer
Kenmore
1106808700
Dryer