DRYER NOT HEATING BECAUSE OF A DAMAGED HEATER-WIRE CONNECTION
Whirlpool Dryer Heating Element Wire Connector Kit 279457, Fixes Dryer not heating because of a damaged heater-wire connection
Whirlpool OEM terminal wire kit for repairing heater-element wiring. Includes a wire with spade terminal and an approved wire nut.
Part 279457Whirlpool
Guaranteed to Fit — or your money back.
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Part Number279457
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeDryer
Part TypeDryer Heating Element Wire Connector Kit
Common Symptoms
- Dryer not heating
- Dryer taking too long to dry
- Visible burning or damage at the heating-element wire terminal
- Overheating associated with a damaged heater-wire connection
Check Before Replacing
- Disconnect electrical power before inspection.
- Inspect the wire and spade terminal at the heating element for burning, looseness, melting, or broken conductors.
- Verify that the damaged connection is at the heater wiring before replacing the wire kit.
Pro Tip
This kit repairs the damaged wire section; it does not replace the heating element itself.
Part Details
Part Number279457
Part TypeDryer Heating Element Wire Connector Kit
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeDryer
Primary FunctionRepairs a damaged wire connection at an electric dryer's heating element.
Installation Notes
- Disconnect electrical power before installation.
- Use the kit only to repair the damaged heater wiring connection documented for the appliance.
- Depending on the wire location, splicing to the existing harness may be required.
Verified Compatible Models
Fitment reminder: Verified compatibility is maintained by the XPart Model Hub Network. Match the complete appliance model number before ordering.
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