Whirlpool Dryer Thermistor - WP8577274

Whirlpool Dryer Thermistor - WP8577274

Restore dryer exhaust temperature sensing with this Whirlpool Dryer Thermistor - WP8577274. The thermistor reports dryer exhaust temperature to the control so the appliance can regulate drying time and heat behavior.

WP8577274 is a Whirlpool dryer thermistor used on select Whirlpool-built dryers and washer/dryer combos. Whirlpool parts references state the thermistor should read approximately 11.9K ohms at 70°F / 21°C.

Fits These Brands / Families: Select Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid, and related Whirlpool-built dryers that call for WP8577274.

This part commonly replaces or cross-references previous part numbers including 8577274, 3976615, 3390292, 3406294, 772546, ER8577274, AP6013514, PS11746740, WP8577274VP.

Fitment / What To Verify: Confirm dryer model, sensor location, connector, resistance reading at room temperature, and whether the fault code or symptom points to thermistor failure.

Please confirm fitment with your appliance model number before ordering.

Is it time to replace?

• Common Symptoms: Dryer runs too hot, shuts off too soon, automatic cycles misread dryness, long/short dry times, or thermistor-related fault code.
• Visible/Sensory Cues: Sensor out of resistance range, broken connector, damaged housing, contaminated sensor surface, or old part number from the WP8577274 family.

Pro Tip: A defective thermistor is not usually the cause of a dryer that does not heat at all. Test heating elements, fuses, thermostats, and airflow separately.

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