Whirlpool 279838 Genuine OEM Dryer Heating Element 5400W 279837 279838A 3398063

About This Part

Part number: 279838
Part: Dryer Heating Element 5400W
Condition: Brand new, genuine Whirlpool factory (OEM) part.

Fixes These Common Problems

• Dryer runs but produces no heat
• Clothes take too long to dry
• Clothes still damp after a full cycle

Will It Fit My Appliance?

This part fits Whirlpool dryers that use part number 279838 or any of the older part numbers listed below. Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Amana, Roper, Estate, Crosley and Inglis appliances often share part numbers, so the easiest way to confirm fit is to match the number on your old part or your appliance's parts list.

Not sure it fits? Contact us with your model number (on the tag inside the door, lid or back panel) and we will confirm it for you before you buy.

Replaces These Part Numbers

279837, 279838A, 3398063, 3398064, 3403585, 8565582, W10724237, WP279837

Installation

Difficulty: Moderate
Unplug the dryer. The element is reached from the back panel or the front of the drum depending on model. Check the thermal fuse at the same time.

Always disconnect power before starting a repair.

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Shipping and Returns

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Returns accepted within 30 days on unopened, uninstalled parts in the original packaging. Buyer pays return shipping. Electrical parts that have been installed cannot be returned unless defective.

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