Product Description
This Dryer Heating Element is a replacement part for heating element coils that short out, causing your dryer to no longer produce the heat necessary to dry your clothes. Helpful Tip: If your dryer is not heating, first check for a blown thermal fuse on the blower housing before replacing the heating element. Helpful Tip: If your dryer is not heating, first check for a blown thermal fuse on the blower housing before replacing the heating element. 240V 5200W Replaces many older styles. Fits Whirlpool, Kenmore, Estate and Roper electric dryers.
Equivalent Part Numbers: 398064, 398064, 3398063, 3398063, 3398064, 3398064, 3403585, 3403585, 8565582, 8565582, 279838A, 279838A, 279838VP, 279838VP, AP3094254, AP3094254, DE838, DE838, PS334313, PS334313, W10724237, W10724237, WP279837, WP279837
The Whirlpool 279838 dryer heating element is a genuine OEM replacement component designed to restore proper operation in your appliance or equipment.
This part helps maintain reliable appliance performance and supports the overall function of the system it serves. If this part becomes worn, damaged, or stops operating correctly, the function it supports may become inconsistent or stop working altogether. Replacing a failed or worn component with the correct genuine OEM part can help restore proper operation and support consistent day-to-day performance.
Using genuine OEM Whirlpool parts ensures compatibility, reliability, and long-lasting performance. OEM components are built to the exact specifications of your equipment, protecting your investment and reducing the risk of costly breakdowns.