Whirlpool Dryer Thermal Fuse And Thermostat Kit - 279816

Whirlpool Dryer Thermal Fuse And Thermostat Kit - 279816

Restore the dryer high-limit safety circuit with this Whirlpool Dryer Thermal Fuse And Thermostat Kit - 279816. The kit includes the thermal cut-off fuse, high-limit thermostat, and related connection hardware used on compatible dryers.

279816 is a Whirlpool dryer thermal cut-off kit for select Whirlpool-built dryers. It is used when the safety circuit opens due to overheating or component failure in the heater housing area.

Fits These Brands / Families: Select Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and related Whirlpool-built dryers and laundry centers.

This part commonly replaces or cross-references previous part numbers including AP3094244, 2651, 279816VP, 3399848, 3977393, AH334299, EA334299, PS334299.

Fitment / What To Verify: Confirm the full dryer model number and the heater-box/thermostat mounting pattern. Replace the included parts as a matched kit where the service procedure calls for it.

Please confirm fitment with your appliance model number before ordering.

Is it time to replace?

• Common Symptoms: No heat, timer not advancing in some auto cycles, dryer overheating, safety fuse open, or repeated cutoff failures.
• Visible/Sensory Cues: Open thermal cutoff, heat-discolored terminals, tripped high-limit condition, lint accumulation, or heater housing scorch marks.

Pro Tip: Before installing the kit, verify vent airflow. A restricted vent or blower problem can immediately damage the new cutoff.

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