Whirlpool Dryer High-Limit Thermostat and Thermal Cutoff Kit - 279973

Whirlpool Dryer High-Limit Thermostat and Thermal Cutoff Kit - 279973

Restore dryer heat-safety circuit operation with this genuine OEM Whirlpool Dryer High-Limit Thermostat and Thermal Cutoff Kit. This dryer high-limit thermostat and thermal cutoff kit opens or controls the heating circuit at a specified temperature to protect the dryer from unsafe overheating.

279973 is a genuine OEM Whirlpool Dryer High-Limit Thermostat and Thermal Cutoff Kit used when the original component fails or no longer performs correctly.

Fits These Brands / Families: Select Whirlpool dryer models that list 279973 as the correct service part.

This part commonly replaces previous part numbers including 279973VP, 3391913, 3404151, 3977395, and 8318314.

Fitment / What To Verify: Match the exact sensing function and location, connector, mounting, and model-specific calibration/rating when specified. Similar sensors and thermostats may use different electrical characteristics.

Please confirm fitment with your appliance model number before ordering.

Is it time to replace?

• Common Symptoms: Dryer will not heat, stops heating after warm-up, or a safety device tests open after an over-temperature event.
• Visible/Sensory Cues: Open continuity, heat-darkened terminals, distorted housing, or evidence of restricted airflow and excessive cabinet temperature.

Pro Tip: Correct the cause of overheating before installing a new safety device. Clean the lint path and vent and verify blower airflow so the replacement does not fail again.

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