This hi-limit thermostat acts as as safety mechanism that keeps the dryer from overheating. Once the dryer temperature reaches a certain point, this piece will shut down power to the heating element.
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Replacing your Whirlpool Dryer High Limit Thermostat - L295-50F
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This part fixes the following symptoms:
Too hot
This part works with the following products:
Dryer, Washer Dryer Combo.
This part works with the following products:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, KitchenAid.
Part# WP3391914 replaces these:
AP6008321, 3391914
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Average Repair Rating: 3.6 / 5.0, 3 reviews.
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Clothes would not Dry
I simply removed the back of the dryer to gain access to the heating element. Once I removed the heating element I figured I would also replace the thermostat and thermal fuse as preventive maintenance.
1st. i removed the two screws that holds the cover. 2nd. -vacumn (most time used)around to find the screws that hold the metal heat tube and shield. 3 rd. removing the screws tip the front of the tube up and pull out from the back.my element was clipped in place. I then pulled the element out and replaced the thermostat (tip: replace all t'stats around the heat element). it is as simple as reading the repair stories
Took the back off the dryer. Found heating element unhooked the electrical connectors to the element,the high temp thermostat and the fuse backup. Opened the front kick plate, took the casing with element, ht thermostat and fuse bu out. Changed all three parts and reinstalled them. Turned on dryer and had heat. Been working great ever since.
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Cindy
September 24, 2017
Does this work on Amana tandem dryer
For model number NED7300WW1
Hi Cindy,
Thank you for your question. Yes, this would be the correct part for your appliance. Good luck with your repair.
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Lynn Pace
December 25, 2017
Will hear element#wp8544771 and high limit thermostat#wp339914 work on above model dryer?
For model number WED8300SW0
Hello Lynn, Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, these are the correct part numbers for your model. You can also get the high limit thermostat and thermal fuse as part of the thermal cut off kit part# 279973. Hope this helps!
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Steven
May 7, 2018
I know that one terminal on the hi limit thermostat connects to the low limit thermostat and the other terminal connects to the heating element. Does it matter which one? Don't know if the writing on it should be right side up or upside down. The video doesn't say.
For model number GEW9200LW1
Hi Steven
Thank you for your question. There is a video listed with the thermostat on our website that you may reference on how to install it. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Jon
November 14, 2018
I put a new thermal fuse in my dryer and now its to hot on every setting even, on air dry.
Hello Jon, thank you for contacting us, In order for us to locate the correct parts and repair information we will require the model number of the unit. Once you have located the model number please feel free to resubmit the question and we will be happy to help you. Look forward to hearing from you!
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Melisa
December 11, 2019
Hi, my Maytag dryer will turn on and led lights go on but when I press start, I hear a click but it actually doesn’t start. The motor doesn’t go on and the tumbler doesn’t turn. Is it enough to just change the dryer thermal fuse or do I also need to change the thermostat? Right now i just ordered the thermal fuse and waiting for delivery. Thanks
For model number YMED9600SQ0
Hello Melisa, Thank you for the question. I suggest testing the Door Switch PartSelect Number: PS334284. This part recognizes whether the door is open or closed and will prevent the appliance from starting if the door is open. Hope this helps!
Our trusty old dryer still works - heats and cycles - but doesn't fully dry clothes even on long / high temp settings. Is there a way to troubleshoot which part or parts need replacement? If not and I need to just replace parts until the problem is fixed, what do you suggest I do that?
For model number GEW9200LW2
Hello Jack, thank you for contacting us. We would recommend cleaning the lint filter, part number PS1491676. If this does not help, please test the following parts with a multimeter to pinpoint the fault: the moisture sensor, part number PS11741408, the internal bias thermostat, part number PS11746740, and the dryer heating element, part number PS11741416.
Also, make sure that the blower wheel, part number PS11743811, is running. We hope this sorts out your problem!
What reading should i get when i check if i need a new heating thermostat?
For model number MED9700SQ0
Hello Ted, Thank you for writing. 7E- Temperature Control Error (Over Heating) - Check to make sure unit has adequate ventilation. Check control board PartSelect Number PS11746365 , and all thermostats PartSelect Number PS11746740 , PartSelect Number PS334387 , PartSelect Number PS11741456 for defects. Replace if faulty. We hope this helps.
Dryer spins but doesn’t heat. In other videos it shows taking off the back panel. This dryers back panel is not removable. Trying to locate the area to test for not heating with multi tester.
For model number 110.64972301
Hello Tim, thank you for your query. The heating element and the thermostats are located on the right bottom side, behind the front panel. You will need to remove the front panel to test them. If they are found faulty after testing, replace them. The part number for the heating element is PS11741416 and the thermal cut-off kit is part number PS334278. We hope this solves your problem!
My dryer will not cool down at the end of the cycle. Clothes are so hot. Is this the high limit thermostat or the heating element problem?
For model number WED9151yw0
Hello David, thank you for your question. That is most likely an issue with the PartSelect Number PS334387 hight limit and thermal cut off fuses, or the internal bias thermostat PartSelect Number PS11746740. We would recommend testing/replacing those parts. We hope this helps.
Also known as Thermal Cut-Off kit. The thermostat acts as a safety mechanism that keeps the dryer from overheating and the fuse is like a backup system - it's set to trip at a higher temperature than the thermostat. On...
When connected to electricity the dryer heating element glows red hot and generates heat. When air is blown over it, it heats the air which is used to dry the clothes. The heating element fits inside the heater housing i...
This thermostat may differ in appearance, but functions the same as the original part. This part controls the temperature of the inside of the dryer drum and prevents the dryer from overheating.
Model Cross Reference
This part works with the following models:
PartSelect Number: PS11741456
Manufacturer Part Number: WP3391914
