WP8557403 Dryer High Limit Thermostat
WP8557403 Dryer High Limit Thermostat

Whirlpool Dryer High-limit thermostat and inlet thermistor assembly WP8557403

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DRYER NOT HEATING OR OVERHEATING

Whirlpool Dryer High-limit thermostat and inlet thermistor assembly WP8557403, Fixes Dryer not heating or overheating

OEM high-limit thermostat and inlet thermistor assembly mounted on the dryer heating-element housing. The thermostat is rated L295-80°F; the thermistor should measure approximately 50–60 kΩ at room temperature.

Part WP8557403Whirlpool

OEM high-limit thermostat and inlet thermistor assembly mounted on the dryer heating-element housing. The thermostat is rated L295-80°F; the thermistor should measure approximately 50–60 kΩ at room temperature.

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Part NumberWP8557403
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeDryer
Part TypeHigh-limit thermostat and inlet thermistor assembly

Common Symptoms

  • Dryer not heating
  • Dryer overheating
  • Dryer shuts off unexpectedly
  • Temperature-control or heating operation may be affected when the thermistor or thermostat fails

Check Before Replacing

  • Disconnect power before testing or servicing.
  • Check the thermostat for continuity with a multimeter; an open thermostat is suspect.
  • Measure the thermistor at room temperature; the documented expected reading is approximately 50–60 kΩ.
  • Verify that the part is mounted on the heating-element housing and compare the connector and mounting arrangement with the original part.

Pro Tip

Check dryer airflow and lint buildup when overheating is reported; restricted airflow can contribute to high-limit thermostat operation.

Part Details

Part NumberWP8557403
Part TypeHigh-limit thermostat and inlet thermistor assembly
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeDryer
Primary FunctionLimits overheating by interrupting heater operation and measures heated-air temperature entering the dryer drum.

Key Features

  • Whirlpool OEM part
  • Combined high-limit thermostat and inlet thermistor assembly
  • L295-80°F thermostat rating
  • Thermistor expected resistance of approximately 50–60 kΩ at room temperature
  • Mounted on the heating-element housing

Installation Notes

  • Disconnect electrical power before installation or testing.
  • Access requires servicing internal dryer components around the heating-element housing.
  • Verify the dryer model before ordering because compatibility is model-specific.

Verified Compatible Models

MEDB835DW3, NED5800HW1, WED75HEFW1, WED85HEFC0, WED85HEFC2, WED85HEFW0, WED92HEFBD0, WED92HEFC0, WED92HEFC1, WED92HEFC2, WED92HEFU0, WED92HEFW0, WED92HEFW1, WED92HEFW2, WED7590FW0, WED7590FW1, WED8000DW0, WED8000DW1, WED8000DW2, WED8000DW3, WED8000DW4, WED8500DC0, WED8500DC1, WED8500DC2, WED8500DC3, WED8500DC4, WED8700EC0, WED8700EC2, YMEDB750YW2, YWED72HEDW0, YWED85HEFC2, YWED85HEFW1, YWED85HEFW2, YWED6605MW0, YWED6720RW0, YWED9500TU0, 11061632610, 11061632612, 11061633611, 11061633612, 11061652020, 11067032600, 11067032601, 11067042600, 11067042601, 11067052600, 11067062600, 11067072600, 11067082600, 11067086600, 11067087600, YWED9500TC1, WED9200SQ1

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.

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