Whirlpool Dryer Not Heating or Blowing Cold Air? Dryer Heater Assembly 337365 – Fix No-Heat Dryer Fast
A Whirlpool or Kenmore electric dryer that runs but produces no heat is almost always a failed dryer heater assembly. In most Whirlpool-platform electric dryers, the heater assembly is the complete heating unit — housing, element coil, and mounting hardware — that generates all drum heat for drying. When the element coil burns through or the housing cracks, the dryer motor runs normally but no heat reaches the drum — clothes come out damp after a full cycle, or the dryer takes multiple runs to dry a single load. ⚡ Common failure point in Whirlpool LER, LGR, and Kenmore 110-series electric dryers. Part 337365 is the genuine OEM Whirlpool dryer heater assembly that restores full heat output and complete drying performance — a direct replacement for 279838, 8565582, and related superseded part numbers.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Dryer powers on and drum rotates normally
- ✔ Thermal fuse tests good (continuity confirmed) — if blown, replace it too
- ✔ High-limit thermostat and cycling thermostat test good
- ✔ Heater element coil tests open on continuity check (no continuity = failed element)
- ✔ ONLY problem is no heat or insufficient heat — drum turns, motor runs normally
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🔧 Common Symptoms
- Dryer runs but produces no heat — blows cold or room-temperature air only
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle — takes 2–3 runs to dry a load
- Burning smell or scorched odour from the drum area during operation
- Circuit breaker trips when the dryer is switched to a heat setting
- Dryer overheating or running excessively hot before shutting off on thermal limit
- Visible damage to the heater housing — cracks, burn marks, or warping
✔ If these symptoms match, the dryer heater assembly is the most likely failed component.
✔ In most cases, replacing this heater assembly restores full heat output immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: 337365
- Type: Dryer Heater Assembly (Complete — housing, element coil, and mounting hardware)
- Replaces / Supersedes: 279838, 8565582, 279838VP, 3398064, 3403585
- Brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana
- Status: ⚠️ Discontinued / No Longer Available (NLA) — new and used stock while supplies last
A blown thermal fuse is the #1 reason a new heater assembly fails again within weeks. When a heating element burns out, the thermal fuse almost always blows at the same time — it’s a one-time safety device that cannot reset itself. Test it with a multimeter before reassembly: a good fuse shows continuity, a blown fuse reads open. If it’s blown, replace it before installing the new heater assembly. Also inspect the high-limit thermostat — if it’s failed open, the new element will overheat and burn out again.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: MODERATE — 30–45 minutes. Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing. The heater assembly is located at the rear of the dryer cabinet — remove the back panel to access the heater box. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the element terminals and thermostats, remove the mounting screws securing the heater box, slide out the old assembly, install the new 337365 assembly in the same position, reconnect all wiring in the original positions, reassemble the back panel, restore power, and run a test cycle to confirm heat is restored.
✓ Compatible Models
Confirmed compatible with LER5636EQ3, LER6634EQ2, LER7648KQ0, LER8648LW0, LGR5636JQ0, LGR6620PQ0, LGR7648KQ0, LGR8648LW0 plus additional Whirlpool LER, LGR, and Kenmore 110-series electric dryer models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.
💡 Pro Tip
A clogged or kinked exhaust vent is the leading cause of premature heater assembly failure on Whirlpool-platform dryers. Restricted airflow causes the element to overheat and burn through — sometimes within months of a new installation. Before installing the 337365, disconnect the exhaust duct and run a brief test: if heat builds quickly with the duct disconnected, the vent run is blocked. Clear the full vent path from the dryer to the exterior cap before reassembling. A clean vent means the new assembly lasts its full service life.
✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages
✅Compatibility & Cross Reference
Not sure about your model number? Call 1-877-899-7278 and we’ll help you confirm. All brand names are the property of their respective owners and are used for compatibility reference only.
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