Whirlpool Electric dryer Heating Element 279838

Whirlpool OEM electric-dryer heating element assembly that produces heat for drying clothes.

Is This the Right Part?

Common Symptoms

• Dryer runs but produces no heat
• Clothes take significantly longer than usual to dry

Check Before Replacing

• Disconnect electrical power before inspection or service.
• Visually inspect the element coil for a broken or visibly damaged section.
• Verify that the appliance is an electric dryer and confirm the complete model number before ordering.

Pro Tip

Part Details

Key Features

• 240 volts
• 5400 watts
• Nickel-chromium resistance wire
• Two 5/16-inch male terminals
• Element assembly with partial housing and ceramic insulators

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before installation.
• For electric dryers only.
• The thermostat and thermal fuse are separate parts and are not included with the heating element.
• Some installations may require a wire connector.
• Reuse the remaining housing when required by the model-specific design.

Verified Compatible Models

1CWED4800DQ0, 1CWED4900DW0, 1CWED5100VQ0, 1CWED5100VQ1, 1CWED5200VQ0, 1CWED5200VQ1, 1CWED5300VW0, 1CWED5700VW0, 1MWED1750EM0, 3DWED4800YQ0, 3DWED4800YQ1, 3DWED4800YQ2, 3DWED4900YW0, 3DWED4900YW2, 3ZAED4475TQ0, 4GNED4400YQ2, 4GNED4600YQ1, 4GWED4900YQ0, 4GWED4900YQ2, 4PLEC8647JT0, 7MMEDC300BW0, 7MWED1900EW0, 7MWED2040JM0, 7MWED2140JB0, 110.60972990, 110.60992990, 110.60992991, 110.86873100, 110.86880100, 110.86881100, 885453, 8543000, 1106012510, 1106012990, 1106062110, 1106085299, 11060222511, 11060522900, 11060602990, 11060612990, 11060702990, 11060722990, 11060727990, 11060817990, 11060832990, 11060852990, 11060854990, 11060857990, 11067132411, EED4400WQ0, LEC6858AQ3, LEG8858JZ0, LER4634EQ1, LER4634EQ2, LER4634EQ3, LER4635EQ1, LER5636EQ0, LER5636EQ2, LER5636EQ3, LER5636EZ01, LER7646EQ0, LER8648LW0, LER8875EQ1, MEDC215EW1, MEDC400VW0, MEDC465HW0, NED4655EW0, WED4616FW0, WED4815EW1, WED4950HW0, WED4985EW0, WED5000DW1, WED7000DW0, WED7000DW1, WED7000DW2, WED7300DW0, WHIRLPOOLLEQ9508PW0, SEDX600MQ0, WED5700VH0, WED5510VQ1, 4PWED5905SW0, WED5600VQ0, 885450, 885455, 885456, 885457, 885458, 885461, 885462, 885463, 885464, 885468, 885469, 885472, MEDB766FW0, MEDC200XW2, RED4516FW0, WED5510VQ0

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.