Whirlpool Dryer Heating Element Assembly - WP4391960

Whirlpool Dryer Heating Element Assembly - WP4391960

Restore dryer heating performance with this Whirlpool Dryer Heating Element Assembly - WP4391960. The element coils generate heat for compatible Whirlpool/Kenmore electric dryers.

WP4391960 is a Whirlpool dryer heating element for select Whirlpool/Kenmore platforms. Whirlpool parts references identify it as a dryer heating element, while repair sources advise checking the thermal fuse before replacing the element.

Fits These Brands / Families: Select Whirlpool and Whirlpool-built Kenmore electric dryers that call for WP4391960.

This part commonly replaces or cross-references previous part numbers including AP6009347, WP4391960 and related 4391960 service-number family.

Fitment / What To Verify: Confirm the dryer model number, heater housing style, terminal position, and whether companion thermostats/fuses need testing or transfer.

Please confirm fitment with your appliance model number before ordering.

Is it time to replace?

• Common Symptoms: No heat, long dry times, dryer blowing cold air, clothes damp after cycle, or element coil open.
• Visible/Sensory Cues: Broken element coil, burned terminal, scorch marks, coil shorted to housing, or failed continuity.

Pro Tip: If a new element fails quickly, look for restricted venting, grounded element coil, bad cycling thermostat, or loose heater wiring.

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