Dryer Not Drying? Heat Pump Assembly W11551760 – Fix No-Heat & Long Cycle Fast

When your Whirlpool heat pump dryer stops producing heat or takes multiple cycles to dry a load, the heat pump assembly is the primary suspect. In most Whirlpool-built heat pump dryers, this is caused by a failed heat pump assembly. When it fails, the dryer runs but produces no heat, cycles extend dramatically, and clothes come out damp regardless of settings. ⚡ Common failure point in Whirlpool-built heat pump dryers. Part W11551760 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full heat pump function and energy-efficient drying performance.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

• ✔ Dryer powers on and drum rotates normally
• ✔ Door latch, start switch, and thermal fuse test OK
• ✔ Household power supply and breaker confirmed good
• ✔ Lint filter and exhaust path are clear of blockage
• ✔ ONLY problem is no heat output or excessively long drying cycles

Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.

🔧 Common Symptoms

• Dryer runs but produces no heat — most common, what customers search first
• Clothes still damp after a full cycle
• Drying cycle takes 2–3x longer than normal
• Dryer shuts off early without completing the cycle
• F or E error code displayed on control panel (e.g. F3E2, F6E1)
• Dryer runs cold even on high-heat setting

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this heat pump assembly restores normal operation immediately.

📦 Part Details

• Part Number: W11551760
• Type: Heat Pump Assembly (Compressor & Refrigerant Circuit)
• Replaces: OEM direct-fit heat pump assembly — supersedes W11177749 (no modification required)
• Brands: Whirlpool, Maytag

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: ADVANCED — 60–90 minutes. Disconnect power and ensure the refrigerant circuit has been properly recovered by a certified technician before disassembly — this assembly contains refrigerant. Remove the front and rear panels to access the heat pump module, disconnect all refrigerant lines and electrical connectors, swap the assembly, and recharge the refrigerant circuit per spec before reassembly. Verify all line connections are leak-free before restoring power.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with WHD560CHW0, WHD560CHW1, WHD560CHW2, WHD560CHW3, WHD560CHW4, WHD560CHW5, WHD560CHW6, WHD560CHW7, WHD560CHW8, WHD560CHW9, WHD862CHC0, WHD862CHC1, WHD862CHC2, WHD862CHC3, WHD862CHC4, WHD862CHC5, WHD862CHC6, WHD862CHC7, WHD862CHC8, WHD862CHC9, YWHD560CHW0, YWHD560CHW1, YWHD560CHW2, YWHD560CHW3, YWHD560CHW4, YWHD560CHW5, YWHD560CHW6, YWHD560CHW7, YWHD560CHW8, YWHD560CHW9, YWHD862CHC0, YWHD862CHC1, YWHD862CHC2, YWHD862CHC3, YWHD862CHC4, YWHD862CHC5, YWHD862CHC6, YWHD862CHC7, YWHD862CHC8, YWHD862CHC9, plus additional Whirlpool-platform models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

💡 Pro Tip

Find model-specific repair guides and compatible parts for your dryer: WHD560CHW0, WHD560CHW1, WHD560CHW2, WHD560CHW3, WHD560CHW4, WHD560CHW5, WHD560CHW6, WHD560CHW7, WHD560CHW8, WHD560CHW9, WHD862CHC0, WHD862CHC1, WHD862CHC2, WHD862CHC3, WHD862CHC4, WHD862CHC5, WHD862CHC6, WHD862CHC7, WHD862CHC8, WHD862CHC9, YWHD560CHW0, YWHD560CHW1, YWHD560CHW2, YWHD560CHW3, YWHD560CHW4, YWHD560CHW5, YWHD560CHW6, YWHD560CHW7, YWHD560CHW8, YWHD560CHW9, YWHD862CHC0, YWHD862CHC1, YWHD862CHC2, YWHD862CHC3, YWHD862CHC4, YWHD862CHC5, YWHD862CHC6, YWHD862CHC7, YWHD862CHC8, YWHD862CHC9

✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages