Replacement 279838 3977767 Dryer Element & Thermostat for Whirlpool / Maytag

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Sku:  APN279838-197_KIT
Condition:  New

$43.53
$26.50
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Replacement heating element, hi-limit thermostat, and thermal fuse kit used for some Admiral, Amana, Crosley, Estate, Inglis, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper and Whirlpool dryer models.

Directly Replaces: 279838, WP279837, 279837, 279838A, 279838VP, 3398063, 3398064, 3403585, 8565582, W10724237, 4531017, 4617547, 4675511, 5324919, 5329098, 5895597, 2438, AP3094254, AH334313, EA334313, EAP334313, PD00002351, PS334313, WP3977767, AP6009043, 3977767, 3399693, ER3977767, PS11742185, SET185, TJ90SET185, WP3977767VP, B008DJVSXS, B00PDXAQH6, B009HAFMI4, B0081EAP5W, B00PDXAMMK, B00LW6VH58, B00IQ9VKV0, B0156N9ZRO, B00DM8KR1E, B00OBF5NRA, SET197, N197, LET197, ER197, 3977393.

Features:

  • Heating Element with Partial Housing and (2) 5/16" male terminals. (Must re-use remaining housing from the old heating assembly.)
  • Heater Insulators and restring already attached for easy installation.
  • Kit uses the 'Old-style' thermostat and fuse set that slides onto the heating element terminal. This not only connects it to the heating element, but also secures it to heater assembly without any additional hardware, such as screws.
  • Kit Includes (1) APN279838 Heater and Housing Assembly, (1) APN197 Thermostat & Fuse Set.

APN279838 Heating Element Specifications:

  • Material: Metal / Ceramic
  • Dimensions: 9-15/16"L x 6-15/16"W x 2-5/8"H; 5/16" terminals.
  • Electrial Specs: 240, 5400W.
  • Per the manufacturer, you may need a wire connector to install heating element.

APN197 Hi-limit Thermostat & Thermal Cut-Off Fuse Set Specifications:

  • Hi-limit Thermostat (3977767 Replacement)

    • Color: Black / Gray / Brass.
    • Material: Plastic / Metal.
    • Electrical Specs: L250-80F: 250°F open, 80°F differential, 170°F close.
    • Dimensions: 1-1/2"L x 1-1/8"W x 2"H; 1-5/8" between mounting holes (center to center).

  • Thermal Cutoff Fuse (3977393 Replacement)

    • Color: White / Gray.
    • Material: Ceramic / Metal.
    • Electrical Specs: L309F, One-Time Fuse (must be replaced once blown).
    • Dimensions: 1-1/4"L x 1-1/4"W x 2-3/16"H; 1-5/8" between mounting holes (center to center).

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9 Reviews

  • 5
    Dryer heating element

    Posted by Ann Turman on 25th Oct 2023

    Very satisfied with product and speed of delivery.

  • 5
    Heating element

    Posted by James Cardascia on 19th Sep 2023

    Great price and working like it should

  • 5
    Dryer

    Posted by Gerardo raya on 2nd Jul 2020

    Good product

  • 5
    Replacement parts for dryer

    Posted by Frank E Yardley on 13th May 2020

    The parts came in quicker than I was expecting them and they were the correct parts, worked great and were less expensive than what I found online.

  • 5
    Good product

    Posted by Junior Marpel on 8th Dec 2019

    Just what I needed,plus thermostats

  • 5
    Great replacemnt

    Posted by Robert on 7th Sep 2019

    It arrived quickly and was great price.

  • 5
    Dryer heater

    Posted by Terrell Quirk on 2nd Sep 2019

    Excellent service and received in a timely fashion

  • 5
    Works Great!

    Posted by Jim Jackson on 10th Jun 2019

    This did the job. Got our dryer up and running quickly!

  • 5
    Very satisfied

    Posted by Yvette on 13th May 2019

    Just what I was looking for. My dryer finally works, and received it in 3 days.

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