Whirlpool Dryer Heating Element WP8544771, Replaces 8544771
Whirlpool Dryer Heating Element WP8544771 – OEM & Premium XPart Options Available
Whirlpool Dryer Heating Element WP8544771 – OEM & Premium XPart Options Available
Whirlpool Dryer Heating Element WP8544771 – OEM & Premium XPart Options Available
Whirlpool Dryer Heating Element WP8544771 – OEM & Premium XPart Options Available
Whirlpool Dryer Heating Element WP8544771 – OEM & Premium XPart Options Available
Whirlpool Dryer Heating Element WP8544771 – OEM & Premium XPart Options Available
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Whirlpool Dryer Heating Element WP8544771 – OEM & Premium XPart Options Available

Whirlpool Electric dryer Dryer heating element assembly WP8544771, Replaces 8544771

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DRYER RUNS BUT DOES NOT HEAT OR TAKES TOO LONG TO DRY

Whirlpool Electric dryer Dryer heating element assembly WP8544771, Fixes Dryer runs but does not heat or takes too long to dry

Genuine Whirlpool OEM 5400-watt, 240-volt dryer heating element assembly.

Part WP8544771Replaces 8544771Whirlpool
Guaranteed to Fit — or your money back.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.

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Part NumberWP8544771
Replaces8544771
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeElectric dryer
Part TypeDryer heating element assembly

✅ Cross Reference Information

Current Part NumberWP8544771
Verified Previous OEM Numbers8544771

Common Symptoms

  • No heat
  • Insufficient heat
  • Long drying times
  • Damp clothes after a completed cycle

Check Before Replacing

  • Disconnect electrical power before inspection.
  • Visually inspect the heating coil for a break or burn mark.
  • Test the heating element for electrical continuity with a multimeter; an open circuit indicates a failed element, but continuity alone does not rule out other dryer faults.
  • Check airflow and the thermal fuse before concluding that the heating element is defective.

Pro Tip

A no-heat complaint is not conclusive for a failed element; a blown thermal fuse or restricted airflow can produce similar symptoms.

Part Details

Part NumberWP8544771
Part TypeDryer heating element assembly
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeElectric dryer
Primary FunctionGenerates heat for drying clothes by heating the circulating dryer air.

Installation Notes

  • Disconnect power before installation.
  • Verify the complete dryer model number before ordering.
  • Do not rely on the heating element alone to diagnose a no-heat condition.

Verified Compatible Models

Fitment reminder: Verified compatibility is maintained by the XPart Model Hub Network. Match the complete appliance model number before ordering.

✅Compatibility & Cross Reference

8544771, W10836011

110.87731700, MED7000XR0, MED7100DC1, MED9000YR0, MEDB850YW2, MEDB950YW0, MEDE251YL1, WED87HEDW1, WED9151YW0, YIED7300WW1, YMED5500FC0, YMED7100DW1, YMED8000AG0, YMEDE251YL0, YWED9270XL1, YWED9500TU0

Why does my dryer run but not heat?When your electric dryer runs and tumbles normally but produces no heat, the heating element is the most common cause. The heating element is a coiled resistance wire that glows red-hot to heat the air — when it burns out (the wire breaks), no heat is generated. Other possible causes include a blown thermal fuse (a safety device that cuts power to the element if the dryer overheats), a tripped high-limit thermostat, a faulty cycling thermostat, or a broken heating element relay on the control board. To diagnose: first check the thermal fuse for continuity — if it's open (no continuity), it's blown and needs replacement. If the thermal fuse is good, test the heating element — disconnect power, remove one wire from the element, and measure resistance across the two terminals. A good element reads approximately 10–11 ohms; an open reading (OL) means the element is burned out. Also check for a clogged vent — restricted airflow causes overheating, which blows thermal fuses and shortens element life.

Frequently bought together 280148 dryer thermal cut-off kit

(8557403 High Limit Thermostat & 8318314 Thermal Fuse)

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