Whirlpool Thermal Cutoff Kit For Dryer - 279769

Whirlpool Thermal Cutoff Kit For Dryer - 279769

Restore the high-temperature safety cutoff circuit with this Whirlpool Thermal Cutoff Kit For Dryer - 279769. This kit protects compatible electric dryers from sustained overheating at the heater housing.

279769 is a genuine Whirlpool thermal cut-off and high-limit thermostat kit used on select Whirlpool-built dryers. Source data identifies ratings of approximately 352°F for the thermal cutoff and 250°F for the high-limit thermostat on common versions.

Fits These Brands / Families: Select Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Estate, Roper, Crosley, and related Whirlpool-built electric dryers.

This part commonly replaces or cross-references previous part numbers including 3389946, 3398671, 3977394, 695563, AP3094224, PS334278.

Fitment / What To Verify: Confirm the dryer model number, heater-box style, thermostat mounting pattern, terminal orientation, and whether the failure was caused by restricted airflow.

Please confirm fitment with your appliance model number before ordering.

Is it time to replace?

• Common Symptoms: No heat, dryer runs but will not warm, thermal cut-off tests open, dryer overheats, or repeated high-limit failures.
• Visible/Sensory Cues: Open one-time thermal cutoff, overheated terminals, burnt heater housing marks, or a lint-restricted vent system that caused the part to fail.

Pro Tip: Thermal cutoffs fail for a reason. Clean the lint screen housing, blower path, and vent run before returning the dryer to service.

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