Part Location Diagram of WP3977767 Whirlpool Dryer High Limit Thermostat
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Dryer High Limit Thermostat WP3977767

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$23.49
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Fix Number:
FIX11742185
Manufacturer #:
WP3977767
Manufactured by:
Whirlpool

Product Description

This is a manufacturer-approved high-limit thermostat for your dryer. This part includes one high limit thermostat with a terminal extension arm. It is a safety mechanism that prevents your dryer from overheating. Once the temperature reaches 221 degrees Fahrenheit, this element will shut down power to the heating element until it decreases to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If this part is faulty, your dryer may not heat. You will find this part located underneath the dryer vent behind the appliance. The terminal extension arm connects to the heater element terminal. The high limit thermostat can be tested with a multimeter. It should be tested while it is at room temperature, and will need to be replaced if the reading determines it is faulty.

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Average Repair Rating: 4.2 / 5.0, 15 reviews.
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Customer:
Tim from Fargo, ND
Parts Used:
WP3977767, WP3387134, 279838, 279816
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Not getting hot enough, eventually no heat
I ordered the parts I thought may be the problem. If you watch any of the videos to help with a repair most of the video time is spent taking off and putting on the back panel. That being said once the panel was off it took me maybe 20 minutes to install the 4 parts I had ordered. Could have gone faster but also had 3 kids ages 2 and u p to work around. This web site not only helps you trouble shoot but then gives discounts for the parts needed and helps with the repair through videos. Obviously the objective was to help customers from start to finish and I believe they achieved just that. Will use this site in the future and tell others about it as well. My instructions are to watch their video to do the repair. Don't rush or get anxious just focus on your task. My wife said the dryer works like new now.
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Customer:
Cynthia from Lincoln, CA
Parts Used:
WP3977767, WP3392519, WP3387134, 279838, 279816
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
My Stopped having heat
I first watched videos on the problem, then I ordered the parts & proceeded with installing them.
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Customer:
Stacey from MADERA, PA
Parts Used:
WP3977767, WP3387134
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
no heat just cold air was blowing.
did like your video showed on you tube.
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Customer:
Sandra from WARREN, MI
Parts Used:
WP694674, WP3977767, WP3392519
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
no heat
to make sure that i solved the problem 100%,i replaced all 3 componets.works like new now.
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Customer:
Clarence from Browns Mills, NJ
Parts Used:
WP3977767
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set
No heat
After testing heating element and determined that was bad I replaced it. Still no heat. Then I installed a new therm stat and dryer is working. Unplug electric, remove rear panel, remove dryer hose first. Remove four screws holding element, replace element. For the thermostat, do everything, except removing element. A pair or needle nose pliers will pull tab up, releasing the thermostat. Install new thrmostat, reconnect wires to thermostat.
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Customer:
Roberta from Rock Springs, WI
Parts Used:
WP3977767, 279838
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Heating element burned-out.
Unscrewd the old element reinserted the new element hooked up the connections. Plugged in in an turned it on.
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Customer:
Larry from Springhill, FL
Parts Used:
WP3977767, WP3398095, WP3392519, 279816
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Socket set
Dryer would not start
Removed the screws from both back panels to gain access to the Push-To-Start-Switch and complete rear unit. Removed vent hose and panel for easier install of components due to dryer in garage. Matched up each replacement component to the old parts. Removed old part with wires still attached to ensure wires were replaced correctly. All par ts are attached with screws making it easy to remove and replace. Dryer works perfectly. A very easy project.
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Customer:
chet from williamson, NY
Parts Used:
WP3977767
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Socket set
no high heat
very easy. Four screws and two wires. Remove the lower front cover (2) screws, Remove the 2 screws on the t-stat, pull it out, remove the two wires and put them on the new part, refasten the t-stat, replace the front cover DONE!
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Customer:
Robert from Salisbury, NC
Parts Used:
WP3977767
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers
Dryer would not dry very well on 'High' temp.
I simply followed the instructions on your video. The video was short and very accurate and made the job easy.
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Customer:
Tammy from Syracuse, NY
Parts Used:
WP3977767, WP3392519
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Had no heat to dry clothes
I used the nut driver to remove the screws and a screw driver to pop the wires off the unit plugs to replace to the new ones but bought every heating part because I still had no heat after the high heat thermostat and the fuse so I bought the heating coil and still no heat so now the last part I just ordered the thermostat control will be here today hopefully that solves my problem
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Model Compatibility

This part works with the following models:
Fix Number: FIX11742185
Manufacturer Part Number: WP3977767
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