Whirlpool Dryer Bracket, heater box 279983

Whirlpool OEM dryer bracket used to support the heater box.

Is This the Right Part?

Common Symptoms

• Loose or rattling heater-box assembly
• Visible bent, cracked, or missing heater-box support bracket

Check Before Replacing

• With the dryer disconnected from power, inspect the heater-box support area for a missing, bent, cracked, or loose bracket.
• Verify that the heater box is securely supported and does not move excessively.

Pro Tip

Part Details

Key Features

• OEM Whirlpool part
• Bracket, heater box
• Listed as no longer available by a Whirlpool parts distributor

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before inspecting or servicing the dryer.
• Replace only after confirming the bracket location and mounting arrangement against the appliance model parts diagram.

Verified Compatible Models

110.69822801, 3LMEDC300YW1, 3XLEQ8000KQ0, KEHS01PMT1, MDE17PDAYW1, MED5100DW0, MED7230HW2, MEDB835DW4, MEDZ600TK1, MLE26PRBYW0, WED9150WW0, YGEW9250PW1, YQCEM2735FQ0, YWED8300SW2, YWED9500TU0, 7MWED5600BW0, GEQ9800LW0, WED6120HC1, WED6605MW0, 110.6090299, WED6620HW2, WED8127LW1, 110.63942101, 110.60912990

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