279838 Dryer Heating Element Kit For Whirlpool WED4815EW1 WED5000DW2

279838 Dryer Heating Element & Thermal Fuse Restoration Kit

• Full Kit Set: 1 x 279838 Dryer Heating Element, 1 x 3392519 Thermal Fuse, 1 x 3977393 Thermal Cut-off Fuse, 1 x 3387134 Cycling Thermostat, 1 x 3977767 Thermostat with Screws
• Complete kit to restore dryer heating function.
  
• Heating Element Rating: 5400 Watts, 250 Volts.
• Features a 5/16-inch male terminal connection.
• Nickel-chromium alloy coil construction for consistent heat generation.

Replaces / Cross-Reference Part Numbers

• Heating Element: 279838, 279837, 3398064, 3403585, 8565582, W10724237, AP3094254
• Thermal Fuse: 3392519, 3388651, 694511, 80005, WP3392519VP, ET401
• Thermal Cut-off: 3977393, 279816, 3399848, AP3094244
• Cycling Thermostat: 3387134, 306910, 3387135, 3387139, WP3387134VP

Compatibility & Fitment

• Fits numerous electric dryer models from brands including Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, Roper, and Crosley.
• Direct fit for models specified in the product title, such as WED4815EW1, WED5000DW2, and WED6200SW1.
• Designed for many 29-inch wide dryers with the lint screen located on the top panel.

When to Replace

• Dryer tumbles but does not produce heat.
• Clothing is still damp after a full drying cycle.
• Dryer overheats or shuts off mid-cycle.
• Dryer will not start (symptom of a failed thermal fuse).
• Visible breaks or damage to the old heating element coil.

Installation Tips

• Disconnect the dryer from the electrical power source before beginning service.
• Use a multimeter to test for continuity to diagnose failed components.
• For optimal performance and safety, replace all included kit components at the same time.
• Thoroughly clean lint from the dryer's exhaust vent and housing during installation to prevent future overheating.
• Photograph the wiring configuration before disconnecting old parts to ensure correct reassembly.