Description: Whirlpool 279838 Genuine OEM Electric Dryer Heating Element Assembly
Fits Brand: WHIRLPOOL
Manufacturer: WHIRLPOOL
Manufacturer Part Number: 279838
OEM Status: Genuine Whirlpool OEM
Product Type: Electric Dryer Heating Element Assembly
The Whirlpool 279838 is a Genuine Whirlpool OEM electric dryer heating element assembly designed for select Whirlpool-manufactured dryers. The element heats the airflow that passes through the dryer drum during a heated drying cycle.
A failed heating element can cause the dryer to run without producing heat or to take unusually long to dry clothing when the heating element is the diagnosed cause. Whirlpool recommends checking related components such as the thermal fuse and thermal cut-off as part of proper no-heat diagnosis.
Compatibility Note: Whirlpool 279838 fits select Whirlpool-manufactured electric dryers, and the compatible-model list above is not exhaustive. Similar-looking dryer heating elements may have different housings, terminals, or electrical specifications. Please verify the complete dryer model number before ordering.
Installation Note: Disconnect the dryer from electrical power before service. Heating-element replacement requires access to internal high-voltage components; follow the service procedure for the specific dryer model.
Product Specifications:
Product Type: Electric dryer heating element assembly
Appliance Type: Electric clothes dryer
Fits Brand: WHIRLPOOL
Manufacturer: WHIRLPOOL
Manufacturer Part Number: 279838
OEM Status: Genuine Whirlpool OEM
Function: Heats airflow used to dry clothing during heated dryer cycles
Common Symptom: Dryer runs but does not heat when the heating element is defective