Whirlpool Dryer Element - WPY503978

Whirlpool Dryer Element - WPY503978

Restore electric dryer heating with this Whirlpool Dryer Element - WPY503978. The heating element converts electrical energy into heat for compatible Whirlpool-built electric dryers.

WPY503978 is a genuine Whirlpool dryer heating element used on select Whirlpool-family dryer platforms. Public cross-reference sources list it as a replacement for the older Y503978 / 503978 family.

Fits These Brands / Families: Select Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Whirlpool-built Kenmore dryers that call for WPY503978.

This part commonly replaces or cross-references previous part numbers including Y503978, 503978, 5-3978, AP6024199, 1246369, 14218929, PS11757549, WPY503978VP.

Fitment / What To Verify: Confirm full dryer model number, old element number, mounting position, terminal layout, and whether companion thermostats/thermal fuses must be tested or transferred.

Please confirm fitment with your appliance model number before ordering.

Is it time to replace?

• Common Symptoms: No heat, cold airflow on heated cycle, long dry times, visible broken coil, or dryer element tests open.
• Visible/Sensory Cues: Broken heating coil, burned terminal, coil shorted to metal housing, scorch marks, or failed continuity across the element.

Pro Tip: Before replacing the element, check the thermal fuse, thermal cutoff, cycling thermostat, vent airflow, and power supply. Poor airflow can destroy a new element.

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