Dryer Repair- Replacing the Thermal Cut-Off Kit (Whirlpool Part #279816)

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This particular Thermal Cut-Off Kit is specific to Whirlpool manufactured brands including Admiral, Estate, Inglis, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Crosley, Jenn-Air, Hardwick, Magic Chef, Amana, Glenwood, and Caloric. To find a Thermal Cut-Off Kit specific to your model, visit http://www.PartSelect.com

If your dryer is having any of these symptoms, then replacing the Thermal Cut-Off Kit could solve your appliance problem.
1) Dryer takes forever to dry clothes
2) No heat in dryer but it still spins

PartSelect Part Number: PS334299
Whirlpool OEM Part Number: 279816

Tools used for this repair/replacement:
1) 1/4" Nut Driver
2) Pair of Needle Nose Pliers
3) Wire Crimping Tool

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[partselect]

@obatore – I’ll need your dryer’s model number so I can look into if your dryer should have two or four wires and get this solved. If you need help locating your dryer’s model number then please let us know. I’ll also email you this information.

[partselect]

@bennymichigan - You're welcome! Glad the repair went well and your dryer is back up and running!

[partselect]

@morev6 - We're here to help. Thanks for the feedback about our videos. Glad your dryer is working again!

[partselect]

@nomorev6 - We have a video posted called "Troubleshooting A Dryer That Won't Heat." That should help you diagnose your dryer heating issue. I will send direct message you the link to the video (can't post it on here). Please let us know if you have any additional questions or if you need more information. Thanks!

[scribulus]

Thanks for the great video! I bought the parts but had no idea what to do with the small wire! None of the other videos on YouTube were of any help.

Thank you so much.

[partselect]

@scribulus - You're welcome! Thanks for the positive feedback. If you ever have any questions or need some guidance then please let us know!

[obatore]

I have a similar whirlpool, but mine has four wires. Two wires to heating element and two going to the thermostat. Is this correct or has it been modified? Do I still need a wire going from thermostat to heating element? The thermo fuse has been bypassed by previous owner and I'm trying to fix that. I feel something is not correct. Thanks for the video and any help you can give me!

[bennymichigan]

This video was very helpful - I have a Kenmore Model 70 that matches this whirlpool model exactly. Replacement went easy and my dryer is working again! Praise the Lord! Thank you!

[gatorcrew2]

When changing the top component I have to reconnect the two red wires because the previous owner had them shorted together (with lots of wire exposed). Can I just crimp those wires with a square insulated female disconnect (i.e. like the rest of the wires have later in the video) and connect them to the thermostat, or should I get plastic connectors like you show in the video?

[nomorev6]

Thanks so much for responding fast ,as I was taking the dryer apart and noticed that the lint duct was clogged ,so I cleaned it out and it now works perfectly, love your videos they realy help out :)

[nomorev6]

I have the Sam dryer ,but mine stopped putting heat out everything else works tho any idea ?thanks !!