The Heating Element is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. This part is responsible for generating the heat necessary to dry clothes efficiently. The heating element works by electrically heating a coil or a wire to a high temperature when power is applied, radiating heat throughout the dryer drum to evaporate water from the clothes.
Causes for the heating element to fail can vary but often include overloading the dryer, which restricts airflow and can cause the element to overheat and burn out. Another common cause is age; over time, the constant heating and cooling can lead to metal fatigue and eventual failure of the element. Additionally, poor ventilation and lint buildup can cause the dryer to overheat, damaging the heating element.
Symptoms of a bad heating element include:
- Taking a long time to dry clothes or not drying completely
- No heat produced by the dryer during cycles
- Tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse after drying
Note: has 2-5/16" male terminals.
This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
My 22 year old dryer just stopped getting hot Michael M. • Brunswick, GA • November 04, 2015
After 22 years my Kenmore (Whirlpool) dryer stopped getting hot.
So I went ahead and reviewed the videos and figured I could repair it myself. It should be noted that the only part that failed the Ohm test was the thermal fuse. However, I figured that since I have it apart, I might as well go ahead and replace the heating element and the cycling thermostat.
Here is a rundown of what I did and how long it took:
• Taking the back off and vacuum <1 minute
• Finding the components (from the...
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