HEATER BOX SUPPORT IS LOOSE OR DAMAGED
Whirlpool Dryer Bracket, heater box 279983, Fixes Heater box support is loose or damaged
Whirlpool OEM dryer bracket used to support the heater box.
Part 279983Whirlpool
Guaranteed to Fit — or your money back.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Is This the Right Part?
Part Number279983
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeDryer
Part TypeBracket, heater box
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
Confirm fit by complete dryer model number because heater-box bracket designs vary across Whirlpool-family dryers.
Part Details
Part Number279983
Part TypeBracket, heater box
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeDryer
Primary FunctionSupports and secures the dryer heater box assembly.
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
110.6090299, 110.60912990, 110.63942101, 110.69822801, 3LMEDC300YW1, 3XLEQ8000KQ0, 7MWED5600BW0, GEQ9800LW0, KEHS01PMT1, MDE17PDAYW1, MED5100DW0, MED7230HW2, MEDB835DW4, MEDZ600TK1, MLE26PRBYW0, WED6120HC1, WED6605MW0, WED6620HW2, WED8127LW1, WED9150WW0, YGEW9250PW1, YQCEM2735FQ0, YWED72HEDW0, YWED8300SW0, YWED8300SW2, YWED9500TU0
Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.
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