Whirlpool 279838 - Heating Element - 240V 5400W | PartSelect.ca
Heating Element - 240V 5400W – Part Number: 279838
( Grid squares measure 1x1 inch )
Heating Element - 240V 5400W – Part Number: 279838 Heating Element - 240V 5400W – Part Number: 279838 Heating Element - 240V 5400W – Part Number: 279838 https://partselectca.azureedge.net/Schematics/Whirlpool/ZGO6UL1H.gif

Heating Element - 240V 5400W

Your Price

CAD$80.87
In Stock

PartSelect Number PS334313
Manufacturer Part Number 279838
Manufactured by Whirlpool

This heating element is strung with a coiled wire made of a nickel and a chrome alloy. This wire receives, but resists, a controlled electric current, causing the wire to heat up. The heat produced is used to dry the clothes in your dryer.

This part works with the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, KitchenAid, Estate, Crosley, Maytag, Inglis, Amana, Admiral, Magic Chef.

This part works with the following products: Dryer.

This part fixes the following symptoms: No heat or not enough heat | Takes too long to dry | Too hot | Will not shut off

Videos For installing this part.

Questions & Answers
We're sorry, but our Q&A experts are temporarily unavailable.
Please check back later if you still haven't found the answer you need.
Sort by:
Keep searches simple. Use keywords, e.g. "leaking", "pump", "broken" or "fit".
Garcia
July 20, 2017
Diagnosing through your repair forum I think I may need a new heating element. The problem is that although my clothes are drying and my machine is heating up it takes a few go’s to actually dry the load. What is the most common reason this happens?
Hello Garcia, your symptoms are a common sign of a clogged venting system. We recommend checking the venting system, and cleaning it out. When doing this make sure to clean the pipe and the dryer. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

72 people found this helpful.

Was this helpful?
Simon
July 20, 2017
I wasn’t getting enough heat in my dryer so I had to install the heating element. With that said theres a glow emitting from the back of the dryer and its bright red when the dryer is running. Is this suppose to happen, is this a fire hazard, is the element being over worked?
Hi Simon, if the housing is installed right, the element is meant to glow red hot and should not be hazardous. This is normal. Just make sure that the element is cycling on and off when the dryer is running, it is not meant to stay red hot the whole time. I hope this helps.

46 people found this helpful.

Was this helpful?
Lula
July 20, 2017
Replacing my heating element but it doesn’t say what the continuity should read.
Hello Lula, the heating element on your dryer should read closed for the continuity. Best of luck with this repair.

22 people found this helpful.

Was this helpful?
Steve
September 5, 2017
Hi, i am having trouble with my dryer drying the cloths. It gets hot if i set it for 60 min. But then cools down after a while and never gets hot again. The cloths don't get dry and i have to set it again for 60 min. Then it gets hot and finishes drying. I have replaced the three thermostats, cleaned all lint out. Can't figure it out. Could it be the temperature setting? The heating coil looks ok , no breaks in the coils. Pleas help with any suggestions. Thanks.
For model number 11061202011
Hi Steve, Thank you for your inquiry. There are a few parts that could cause that problem. The thermostats being some of them. Have you also checked or replaced your thermal fuse? You may also want to test your heating element electrical connection to make sure that is still good. It could also be your temperature switch that is giving you the issue as well. I hope that gives your some more avenues to check out. Good luck with your repair.

14 people found this helpful.

Was this helpful?
Beverly
November 13, 2017
Is it possible for this element to go partially out ? And if so what should i do ? Replace the element anyway
For model number WED49STBW1
Hi Beverly, Thank you for your question. It can partially go out. I would suggest replacing it if it has. You can test this part with a multi meter to double check. If that part is working, I would suggest then testing your high limit thermostat and your thermal limit as well. Those two parts that are directly on the housing for your heating element. It could just be that one or both of those parts have gone out. You can also test those two thermostats with your multi meter. They should both read 0 ohms when you test them. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.

13 people found this helpful.

Was this helpful?
Marshall
October 9, 2017
Ok this dryer is currently blowing cool air just want to make sure all i need is a heating element for this unit. It appears everything else is working fine relative to unit
For model number REX6634PQ0
Hi Marshall, Thank you for your question. If you have tested the heating element and it is bad, then that should be the only part you need. It may not hurt testing your thermal fuse and thermostats as well. Just to be sure. Good luck with your repair.

11 people found this helpful.

Was this helpful?
Chuck
November 22, 2017
No heat comes on when dial is set on timed dry but heat will come on when dial is set on automatic dry - any idea what part or parts need to be replaced.Thanks,chuck
For model number wed5200vq1
Hi Chuck, Thank you for your inquiry. If the timer is working on automatic dry and not on timed dry, it sounds like the timed dry option is the option that is frequently used when drying and it is worn out. You will need to replace the timer. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

6 people found this helpful.

Was this helpful?
Sam Cooke
August 8, 2017
Should I also install a new high limit thermostat when I install the heating element?
For model number WED5530SQ0
Hi Sam, Thank you for the question, You can reuse the thermostat you have but we recommend replacing both at the same time. Good luck with this repair!

6 people found this helpful.

Was this helpful?
Louise
February 18, 2018
My dryer appears to have only one wire connected to the heater element. It appears in your video that you removed two wires. Thank you
For model number LER7646EQ2
Hi Louise, Thank you for the question. The video may not match every model %100. If your model has one wire connections then you will just need to connect the one wire and ignore the second wire instructions in the video. Good luck with the repair!

6 people found this helpful.

Was this helpful?
Josh
January 25, 2018
Getting no heat on auto sense dry but it is heating up on timed dry. Any ideas?
For model number RED4440VQ1
Hello Josh, Thanks for your question. Test the heating element for continuity with a multimeter, along with the thermal fuse, thermal cut-off kit, internal-bias thermostat, and high-limit thermostat. If all of these parts are testing properly for continuity, consider replacing the timer. I hope this helps.

5 people found this helpful.

Was this helpful?
Related Parts

Timer - 230V 60Hz

CAD$171.93
In Stock

Dryer High Limit Thermostat

CAD$26.33
In Stock

Dryer Cycling Thermostat

CAD$34.30
In Stock

Thermal Cut-Off Kit

CAD$56.24
On Order

Dryer Thermal Fuse

CAD$24.80
In Stock

Customer Repair Stories

Average Repair Rating: 4.0 / 5.0, 279 reviews What's this?
Sort by:
Keep searches simple. Use keywords, e.g. "leaking", "pump", "broken" or "fit".
Gadi from Irvine, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Parts Used:
279838
Dryer motor runs, but no heat
To reach the heating element you only need to open the back cover of the dryer (about 8 nut-head screws). Remember to disconnect the power.

To remove the heating element there are two small nut-head screws. Remove the two electric wires. Then you can pull the heating element away.

You can check the heating element with an ohm-meter or visually inspect it to see if the heating element spiral wire is broken.

Don't hurry to dispose the old element. My model includes a small electric safety part. You'll need to transfer it to the new heating element (that comes without it)..

Good luck.
2128 of 2288 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Remie from Mahopac, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Parts Used:
279838
Dryer would run with no heat.
The repair was easy. the most time consuming part was vacuuming the dust from the back of the Dryer, The repair required removing screw from the back panel of the dryer. Then removing screws from the heating element and unplugging the wires. The only moderately diffculy part was swapping the sensor form the old element.
659 of 680 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Leslie from Dallas, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers
Parts Used:
279838
No heat for dryer
Moved dryer from wall,disconnected power. Unscrewed the 12+ sheet metal screws holding on the back cover. Located heating element, remover it's two sheet metal screws and pulled down on the element to remove. Disconnected the two electrical leads from element and went to the top of Dryer. Do not remiember if told to remove the tempture kill button was easy to see that it was needed on new element. Moved high tempeture senson to new element. Reversed steps to install new element. Replaced back cover, pluged in and powered up. Works like a champ. Thanks for the price on the part and the video which started me on the right track. I'll be back !!
468 of 482 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Dustin from Star, ID
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
279838
No heat for dryer
I first disconnected the power. Then, I took off the back panel with about 8-10 screws. There were a couple of screws that held the heating element in place, which I removed. Then, I disconnected the heating element. The heating element was toward the bottom right hand side and was easily accessible. The connections to the heating element were a little bit tough to disconnect but not too bad. I had to use a flat head screw driver to kind of pry them off but looking back I think some needlenose pliers would have worked better. I then removed the bad heating element and plugged in the new one. I replaced all the screws and turned the dryer back on. It blew hot air again and all was well. I am not very mechanical and it was all pretty easy.
326 of 401 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Donna from Bushnell, NE
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
WP3390291, 279838
It was taking alomost twice as long for a load of clothes to dry.
First I had to take the back cover off. I removed the heating element and the thermostat and replaced them with the new repairs. It was relatively simple---any handiman could do it and would not require a repairman. We talked to a salesman at Sears to see what they thought the problem could be and then got on the internet. The best part was that the repairs came within a few days of placing my order. That was super!!!
Thank you for your fast response.
251 of 272 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Michael from Parker, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Parts Used:
WP3977767, WP3387134, 279838
Heat in dryer very low, would take an hour and half to dry a load
First I called an appliance repair place. They charged me $40 to come out and said "the air vent might be clogged". I snaked it out and really wasn't anything in there. So I started thinking it might be a thermostat. After reading the reviews that others posted here, I said, "how hard can it be"? Thanks to PartsSelect putting a diagram (schematic) of the parts, I could see what I was looking for when I removed the back panel. So I took my nutdrivers out, disconnected the vent hose and removed the 10 or so nuts off the back panel & got it out of the way. Took out the vacuum cleaner and sucked all the lint out. Removed the housing where the heating element was and marked on both thermostats and housing where each wires went. As cheap as PartsSelect had the thermostats priced, I figured why not remove the guesswork by buying the highlimit and cycling thermostats and a new heating element too. One screw in each thermostat and out they came. Swapped wires with new thermostats and put them back. With the heating element...it was all one piece, so no fighting to get the element into an old housing. Just swapped them. Put the back panel on and reconnected the vent hose. Cost to repair: about $100. Time for parts to get to me: 2 days. Time to install new parts: about 10 minutes. Knowing that I have a dryer that runs like new AND saving a TON of money on electric bill....THAT is priceless. Thanks PartsSelect!
164 of 179 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Robert from Scott, AR
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
279872, 279838
Dryer had no heat and run forever.
after watching many videos on my problem and finding Partselect i read about others with same type issues and i decided to attempt my own repair.the first thing i did was go to home depot and buy a ohm meter around $10 then started testing all switches etc.first unplug the dryer then removed the rear panal and tested all circuits.my heating element tested bad so i removed it following the instructions from partselect taking about 5min.my heating element was broken.its funny but my dryer kept on running continually when it stopped heating,but the timer would move to the very end and just not quit.after reading on partselect i determined that my resistor not my timer was the problem.so i ordered the resistor without testing it first from partselect.turns out it was the problem now my dryer heats up fine and goes off like its supose to.i do advise to test things first like i should have but i just got lucky on the resistor.partselect is the only place i will buy from they are fast getting your part to you 2 days for me,and very cost effective.i spent around $84 including the cost of a ohm meter to repair my dryer which is 18 years old.beats the cost of replacing the dryer which i think many will agree.good luck on your repair hope this helped it was my first time ever repairing any home appliance.
120 of 179 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Coleen from Chillicothe, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used:
279838
Heating element burned out.
After realizing that my dryer was no longer heating, I took off the back and examined the heating element. I saw that a coil was broken and knew that it needed replaced. When the part came in, I basically changed out the wires that were plugged into the old element on to the new one, replaced the screws in the heating element housing and back panel, plugged in the dryer and was back in business! Oh, by the way...I am a 49 year old WOMAN!!!!
119 of 131 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Dave from Boise, ID
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers
Parts Used:
279838
Dryer lost heat but kept spinning
Removed rear panel 10 screws, and heating element was situated on the right hand side of dryer and was held in place by two screws and had two heavy duty red wires connected to the element which were easily removed . Installing this item was a breeze .
91 of 125 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Herbert from Holley, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used:
4392065, WP3977767, 279838
No heat,thumping when running
Removed front panel, drum,replaced belt,tensioner and worn rollers. Then removed rear panel and replaced heating element and high limit thermostat. While I was there completely cleaned inside of dryer. Repair and replacement of parts was quite easy. Just take your time and don't hurry it.
70 of 93 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
26 Reviews
4.8
out of 5
Filter By Rating:
  • 5 Stars
    24
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    1
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    1
Sort by:
Keep searches simple. Use keywords, e.g. "leaking", "pump", "broken" or "fit".
5
-
Verified Purchase
No heat from dryer

At my house in a couple days. Very easy to change

5
-
Verified Purchase
Dryer burnt heat coil from restricted flow

Heat coil went out after the exhaust hose was blocked for a long period of time. This fixed it no problem.

5
-
Verified Purchase
Easy repair

Part arrived very quickly!

5
-
Verified Purchase
easy repair

part came in fast and was better quality than the original.

5
-
Verified Purchase
Fixed my problem

Part came fast and works great

5
-
Verified Purchase
Great part and so easy to install

The delivery was very fast and the part was in great condition. the installation was very easy, took 10 minutes o replace.

5
-
Verified Purchase
BOOM! This is a game changer

Ordered part - boom! - 3 days at my door. My husband is not a DIYer but watched the How To video and - boom! - he’s got the dryer fixed and working within 2 hours. Love Parts Select!

5
-
Verified Purchase
Eassy repair

It takes less than 20 minutes to put the part. My dryer was working well.

5
-
Verified Purchase
Fast service

Everything about this was good,I did not know what was wrong exactly with my dryer throwing no heat, I was not clear if it was the thermostat or the fuse or the element so I decided to order all three parts, turned out it was the element not the others but am keeping as spare parts.All in all it was 140 for the parts which saved me from tossing an otherwise great dryer away into landfill, and forking out hundreds on new appliance. Videos on replacing part were absolutely integral to my repair, i wish more companies were as thorough in their customer service as this company.

5
-
Verified Purchase
Kenmore heating element

After googling my dryer issue (Kenmore dryer runs but doesn't heat) I was able to visually identify the problem: a break in the heater coil. I got the part number from the old element and ordered from PartSelect. The new part arrived just 2 days after ordering. I had no trouble replacing the part thanks to the excellent video on the PartSelect website. Thanks for saving me hundreds of dollars on the repair!

Model Cross Reference

Brand
Model Number
Description
Kenmore
1106012510
Dryer - ELECTRIC DRYER
Kenmore
1106012990
Dryer - Kenmore Dryer Model 110.6012990 (1106012990, 110 6012990) Parts
Kenmore
11060222511
Dryer - ELECTRIC DRYER
Kenmore
11060602990
Dryer
Kenmore
11060612990
Dryer
Kenmore
1106062110
Dryer
Kenmore
11060702990
Dryer
Kenmore
11060722990
Dryer
Kenmore
11060727990
Dryer
Kenmore
11060817990
Dryer
Kenmore
11060832990
Dryer
Kenmore
1106085299
Dryer - Kenmore Dryer Model 110.6085299 (1106085299, 110 6085299) Parts
Kenmore
11060852990
Dryer
Kenmore
11060854990
Dryer
Kenmore
11060857990
Dryer
Kenmore
11060882990
Dryer
Kenmore
11060884990
Dryer
Kenmore
11060887990
Dryer
Kenmore
11061202011
Dryer
Kenmore
11061252010
Dryer
Kenmore
11061802000
Dryer
Kenmore
11061804000
Dryer
Kenmore
11061812000
Dryer
Kenmore
11061814000
Dryer
Kenmore
11062102310
Dryer - 29" ELECTRIC DRYER
Kenmore
11062202101
Dryer
Kenmore
11062212100
Dryer
Kenmore
11062212101
Dryer
Kenmore
11062332511
Dryer - ELECTRIC DRYER
Kenmore
11062342510
Dryer - ELECTRIC DRYER

All brand logos are trademarks of their respective owners.

The PartSelect logo is a Registered Trademark of Atlantic Laundry Centres, Ltd.

Copyright © 1999-2021, Eldis Group Partnership. All rights reserved.