Whirlpool Dryer heating element WP8544771

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

Is This the Right Part?

Common Symptoms

• Dryer produces no heat
• Clothes remain damp after a normal cycle
• Drying takes substantially longer than usual
• Heating coil is visibly broken or damaged

Check Before Replacing

• With power disconnected, inspect the heating coil for a visible break or burn spot.
• Test the element for electrical continuity with a multimeter according to the appliance service procedure.
• If the dryer does not heat, also check the thermal fuse and other heating-circuit components; a failed element is not the only possible cause.

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Part Details

Key Features

• 240 volts
• 5400 watts
• Nichrome heating-wire construction
• Male quick-connect spade terminals

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before servicing the dryer.
• Confirm the replacement element matches the original mounting and terminal arrangement.
• Follow the dryer’s model-specific service instructions for removal and installation.

Verified Compatible Models

7MWED90HEFW0, 110.87731700, 110.C87728702, CED7464GW0, MED3000BW0, MED4000BW0, MED4200BG0, MED4200BW0, MED5100DC1, MED5100DW1, MED5500FC0, MED5500FW0, MED6000AG0, MED6000AW0, MED6000XG0, MED6000XG1, MED6000XG2, MED6000XR0, MED6000XR1, MED6000XR2, MED6000XW0, MED6000XW1, MED6000XW2, MED7000AG0, MED7000XR0, MED7000XW0, MED7000XW2, MED7100DC1, MED8000AG0, MED9000YR0, MED9000YW1, MEDB200VQ0, MEDB400VQ1, MEDB750YW0, MEDB750YW2, MEDB850WL0, MEDB850WQ0, MEDB850WR1, MEDB850YG0, MEDB850YG2, MEDB850YW0, MEDB850YW2, MEDB950YG0, MEDB950YG2, MEDB950YW0, MEDB950YW1, MEDE200XW1, MEDE251YG1, MEDE251YL1, MEDE300VF0, MEDE300VF2, MEDE300VW1, MEDE400XR0, MEDE400XW0, MEDE500VF0, MEDE500VP0, MEDE500VW1, MEDE500WJ0, MEDE900VJ1, MEDE900VW0, MEDZ600TB1, NED5700BW0, NED7300WW1, NED7500VM0, NED7500VW0, WED85HEFC0, WED85HEFW0, WED87HEDW1, WED92HEFC0, WED92HEFW0, WED7590FW0, WED8410SW0, WED8410SW1, WED9151YW0, WED9200SQ1, WED9200SQ2, WED9750WW0, YIED7300WW1, YMED5500FC0, YMED7100DW1, YMED8000AG0, YMEDE251YL0, YWED85HEFW2, YWED8300SB0, YWED8300SW0, YWED9050XW2, YWED9250WW1, YWED9270XL1, YWED9400SU1, YWED9500TC1, YWED9500TU0, WED9050XW1, WED9550WL1, WED9400VE1, WED9550WR1, WED9450WL1, YWED9600TW1, YWED9600TU0, YWED9500TU1, WED9550WR0, WED9450WL0, YWED9600TA1, YWED9300VU0, YWED9400VE0, MED7000XR1, MED7000XW1, MED8150EW0, MED8200FC0, MED9000YG1, MEDB200VQ1, MEDB700BW0, MEDB850YG1, MEDB980BW0, MEDE251YG0, MEDE500VF1, MEDE900VJ0, NED7500VM1, YWED8500SR1, YWED9200SQ0, YWED9200SQ1, YWED9400SZ0, YWED9600TU1, YWED9600TW0, YWED8300SW1, YWED9270XW2, YWED9450WL1, YWED9550WR1, WED9750WR0

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