Medium
30-60 minutes
This is a genuine manufacturer-sourced part which is specially designed for use with Whirlpool Dryers. The flat can heating element generates the heat for drying the clothes. The flat can heating element is strung with a coiled wire that is made out of a nickel and chrome alloy. This part is sold individually. Reasons for replacing the flat can heating element is if your dryer is taking longer to dry clothes and there is no heat in the dryer but it still spins. Tools you will need for this repair are a 1/4
Dryer Heating Element 279838
OEM part for: Whirlpool
Part Number: 279838
$64.84
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This Dryer Heating Element will fit the following 1020 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Whirlpool
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This part replaces obsolete part #: WP279837, 279838VP, 279837
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dryer wasn't heating up like it used too.
Robert - October 8, 2022
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Dryer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
Moved away from wall, disconnected discharge hose, disconnected power, removed rear panel, cleaned the area of lint, removed old element and replaced with new one, reinstalled everything and tested. Works great now.
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Dryer stopped heating
Terry - April 10, 2024
Tool Type
Dryer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
Replaced a couple of parts and back in business!
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