WP3387747 Whirlpool Heating Element for Dryers, Fixes No Heat or Long Drying Times
Genuine Whirlpool electric-dryer heating-element assembly. Replaces 3387747, 80003, W11045584 and W11344457. Operates on a 240-volt circuit with 5/16-inch terminals.
WP3387747 Whirlpool Heating Element for Dryers, Fixes No Heat or Long Drying Times
🇺🇸 Matching U.S. Part Number: WP3387747
WP3387747 is a genuine Whirlpool electric-dryer heating-element assembly. It replaces discontinued Whirlpool numbers 3387747, 80003, W11045584 and W11344457.
The assembly includes the metal heater housing, resistance coil and ceramic insulators. It operates on a 240-volt circuit and uses 5/16-inch electrical terminals.
The element heats air before the blower moves that heated air into the dryer drum.
A burned-open, grounded or physically damaged element may contribute to no heat, weak heat, long drying times or uncontrolled heating.
Similar symptoms can also result from a tripped household breaker, incorrect supply voltage, blown thermal fuse, failed thermostat, damaged wiring or restricted exhaust airflow.
Published supplier catalogues identify this assembly between 5200 and 5400 watts. Confirm the complete dryer model and Whirlpool part number before ordering.
Disconnect the dryer from electrical power at the breaker before opening the cabinet or handling the heating circuit.
If the dryer heats while turned off or overheats, disconnect power immediately and inspect the element for a short to the metal housing.
Is This the Right Part?
Confirm the complete model number before ordering. Similar parts may use different connectors, dimensions, hose positions, electrical ratings, or mounting points.
Common Symptoms
- Dryer runs but produces no heat — drum spins, clothes stay wet
- Weak or intermittent heat — dryer heats sometimes but cuts out mid-cycle
- Clothes take too long to dry — multiple cycles needed for a single load
- Element coil has a visible break or crack confirmed on inspection
- Dryer continues heating when it should cycle off (element shorted to housing)
Check Before Replacing
- Test the household double-pole breaker — a partially tripped breaker can remove heat while the drum still spins
- Verify 240V supply at the terminal block
- Test the thermal fuse for continuity — Whirlpool specifically recommends checking the thermal fuse before replacing the element
- Test the thermal cut-off, high-limit thermostat and operating thermostat
- Inspect wiring, connectors and exhaust vent for damage or restriction
Part Details
Installation Notes
- Disconnect power and turn off the circuit breaker before servicing — this is a 240V appliance.
- Photograph wiring, connectors and mounting positions before disconnecting anything.
- Compare the new part with the original before installation.
- Inspect nearby wires, thermostats, thermal fuse and connectors for damage.
- Test the appliance after reassembly and check for unusual sounds or error codes.
Use a qualified technician when diagnosis or installation is outside your experience.
Verified Compatible Models
MED5500FC2, MED5500FW2, WED92HEFBD2, WED92HEFC2, WED92HEFU2, WED92HEFW2, YWED8000DW4, YWED85HEFC2, YWED85HEFW2
Fitment reminder: Match the complete model number, including suffixes and revision digits, before ordering. This part is for compatible electric dryers and is not used as the heat source in gas dryers. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.
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