Easy
15-30 minutes
This is an original OEM part. The Whirlpool heating element connection wire kit is compatible with many clothes dryers. This metal, wire and plastic component helps to correct the defective connection between the thermostat and heater element. You will need a screwdriver and a nutdriver to make the repair. The heating element connection wire kit is sold individually.
Heating Element Connection Wire Kit 279457
OEM part for: GE, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Inglis, Maytag, Admiral, Amana, Crosley, Magic Chef
Part Number: 279457
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This Heating Element Connection Wire Kit will fit the following 2979 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Whirlpool
KitchenAid
Roper
Estate
Inglis
Maytag
Admiral
Amana
Crosley
Magic Chef
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- Dryer Parts
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The lint trap got clogged with lint and fabric fluff which caused the heating element to over heat until th high temp relay cut the power to the element.
Don - July 24, 2020
Tool Type
Dryer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Nutdriver, Multimeter
Parts Used
Disconnected the power plug
Pull the dryer away from the wal to gain access behind.
Remove lint catch and the duct to the outside exhaust
Removed the back panel and then removed the lint trap assembly. Cleaned it and then reinstalled.
Disconnected the inputs to the heater element assembly and the relays
Removed the old element. Installed the new unit. Installed new cutoff relays and reconnected all inputs
Rechecked the installation. Replaced the back panel. Pushed the dryer halfway back into its stall
Reinstalled the exhaust ducting and lint trap. Reconnected the power. Pushed back into operation space
Ran a test cycle to ensure proper operation
Begin washing the weekly laundry Mission accomplished.
Thank you ereplacements.com! I did not expect the parts for the standard 3-5 business days but received them overnight! Customer service is A++++.
Pull the dryer away from the wal to gain access behind.
Remove lint catch and the duct to the outside exhaust
Removed the back panel and then removed the lint trap assembly. Cleaned it and then reinstalled.
Disconnected the inputs to the heater element assembly and the relays
Removed the old element. Installed the new unit. Installed new cutoff relays and reconnected all inputs
Rechecked the installation. Replaced the back panel. Pushed the dryer halfway back into its stall
Reinstalled the exhaust ducting and lint trap. Reconnected the power. Pushed back into operation space
Ran a test cycle to ensure proper operation
Begin washing the weekly laundry Mission accomplished.
Thank you ereplacements.com! I did not expect the parts for the standard 3-5 business days but received them overnight! Customer service is A++++.
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