Maytag / Whirlpool Electric dryer heater element assembly WPW10044440, Replaces W10044440

Genuine Whirlpool dryer heating-element assembly consisting of the heating coil, housing, and attached insulators.

Is This the Right Part?

Common Symptoms

• No heat
• Insufficient heat
• Clothes take too long to dry

Check Before Replacing

• Disconnect electrical power before accessing the heater assembly.
• With power disconnected and the assembly accessible, visually inspect the coil and housing for obvious breaks or damage.
• Confirm the dryer model number before ordering; the same no-heat symptom can also be caused by other components in the heating circuit.

Pro Tip

Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool OEM heater-element assembly
• Heating coil housed in a metal frame
• Includes attached insulators
• For residential electric dryers

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before servicing or installing the heater assembly.
• Verify exact dryer-model compatibility before installation.
• Follow the appliance-specific service documentation for access and reassembly.

Verified Compatible Models

YMED6000XG0, YMED6000XR0, YMED6000XW0, YMED7000XG0, YMED7000XR0, YMED7000XW0, YMEDB400VQ0, YMEDB400VQ1, YMEDB700VQ0, YMEDB750YW0, YMEDB750YW2, YMEDB800VQ0, YMEDB800VU0, YMEDB850WB0, YMEDB850WB1, YMEDB850WL0, YMEDB700BW0, YMEDB725BG0, YMEDB725BW0, YMEDB725CG0, YMEDB750YW1, YMEDB850WL1, YMEDB850WQ0, YMEDB850WQ1, YMEDB850WR0, YMEDB850WR1, YMEDB850YG0, YMEDB850YG1, YMEDB850YG2, YMEDB850YW0

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