Electric Dryer Heating Element Assembly
The WW03F00366 is a genuine OEM electric dryer heating element assembly for GE and compatible dryers. This part consists of a high-resistance nichrome wire coil housed in a robust metal canister, pre-installed in its mounting housing for direct replacement. It is responsible for generating the heat required to dry laundry by converting electrical current into thermal energy. The assembly is engineered for optimal airflow, even heating, and long service life, with thermal cut-off safety features built in. Construction includes a spiral-wound nichrome coil, ceramic insulators, metal mounting bracket, and high-temp wiring terminals. Typical lifespan is 8–12 years. Failure is most often due to coil burnout (overheating, lint restriction), open circuit, or physical breakage from vibration or moisture. When the element fails, symptoms include no heat, long dry times, tripped breaker, or visible coil breakage. IMPORTANT: Always test the element for continuity before replacement. CRITICAL: Only use OEM assemblies for safety and performance.

Key Features and Design
The WW03F00366 heating element assembly is engineered for compatibility with a wide range of dryer models, including popular ones like GFD45ESMK0DG and GTD42EAMJ0WW. Crafted with durable materials for optimal heat resistance, this assembly features a precise design that either fits inside a housing to warm air via the blower or sits directly behind the drum for direct heating. As a direct replacement for parts such as WW03F00181 and WW02F00743, it simplifies upgrades with its easy installation process, backed by XPart Supply Ltd.'s reputation for quality parts.
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Compatible Models: Fits various dryers from GE and similar brands, making it a versatile choice for common repairs.
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Material and Build: Constructed with heat-resistant components for long-lasting performance and safety.
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Part Specifications: Replaces multiple SKUs like WE11X21156 and WE11M62, ensuring a perfect fit for your appliance.
Performance and Benefits
This heating element solves common issues like extended drying times or lack of heat by delivering consistent warmth to the dryer drum, helping you save energy and reduce utility costs. With XPart Supply Ltd.'s commitment to reliable, high-quality replacements, you'll experience faster, more efficient drying cycles that enhance your daily routine and extend the life of your appliance without the need for professional service.
Electric dryers require a heating element to heat the air inside the dryer drum. Depending on your dryer model, the heating element installs inside a housing, and heats the air as it passes through the blower, or a circular heating element sits directly behind your dryer's drum, heating the air inside the drum. If your dryer takes longer than usual to dry your clothes, or the air in the dryer never heats, your heating element might be bad. You can test your heating element to determine whether you need to replace it.
If you require the thermostat attached to the mica order harness part number WW02F00743
Part number WW03F00366 replaces 189D7110G016, WE11X21156, WE11M62, WW03F00181, WW02F00743
Supported Models:
GFD45ESMK0DG, GFD45ESMK0WW, GFMS170EH0WW, GFMS175EH1DG, GTD40EBMK0WW, GTD42EAAJ0WW, GTD42EAAJ1WW, GTD42EAAJ2WW, GTD42EAMJ0WW, GTD42EAMJ1WW, GTD42EAMJ2WW, GTD45EAMJ0WS, GTD45EAMJ2WS, GTD65EBMJ0WS, GTD65EBMJ1WS, GTD65EBMJ3WS, GTD65EBMK0DG, GTD65EBMK0WS, GTX22EBMK0WW, JES1140STC01, MTX22EBMK0WW, GTD40EBMK0WW, SGE17R8XSBBH00, SGE47N5XSBBH00, GFDS170EH0WW, GFDS175EH0DG, GFMS170EH0WW, GFMS170EH1WW, GFMS175EH0DG, GFMS175EH1DG, GTD42EAAJ0WW, GTD42EAAJ1WW, GTD42EAAJ2WW, GTD42EAMJ0WW, GTD42EAMJ1WWE, GTD42EAMJ2WW, GTD45EAMJ0WS, GTD45EAMJ1WS, GTD45EAMJ2WS, GTD65EBMJ0WS, GTD65EBMJ1WS, GTD65EBMJ2WS, GTD65EBMJ3WS, GTD65EBMK0DG, GTD65EBMK0WS, GTX22EBMK0WW, MTX22EBMK0WW, SGE47N5XSSBP00, SME17R8MSDCT00, SME17R8XSGBT00, SME17R8XSGCT00, SME26N5XNBBT00, SME26N5XNBCT00, SME47N5XSBBP00, SME47N5XSBBT00, SME47N8MSBBP00, SME47N8MSBCT00, SME47N8MSGBP00, SME47N8MSGCT00, SME47N8MSRBP00, SME47N8XSBBT00, SME47N8XSBCT00, GFD45ESMK0DG, GFD45ESMK0WW, GTD42EBMK0WW, SGW819SDECG00, SGW819SDECG01, SGW819SDECW00, SGW819SDECW01, SME17R8MSBBP00, SME17R8MSDBP00, SME17R8MSGBP00, SME17R8XSGBP00, SME26N5MNBBP00, SME26N5XNBBP00, SMW819SDECG00, SMW819SDECW00, STE26N5MNBBP00, STE26N5XNBBP00, SMW819SDECW10, MKR62GWTWB00, MKR62FWTWB00, XKR72FWTWB00, SMW819SDECG10, SGE47N5XSBBH01, SME47N8MSBBP01, SME47N5XSBBP01, SME47N8MSGBP01, SGE26N5XNBBT00, SGE47N8XSBBT00, SMW819SDECW11, SMW819SDECG11, GFD45ESMM0WW, GFD45ESMM0DG, SME17R8MSGCT00, GTD75ECML0WS, GTD75ECML0DG, SGE17R8XSDCT00, SGE47N8XSDCT00, GTD47EBAL0DG, SME17R8XSBBT10, SME17R8XSGBT10, SME26N5XNBBT10, SME47N5XSBBT10, SME47N8XSBBT10, SGE26N5XNBBT10, SGE47N8XSBBT10, MKR62FWTWB10, XKR72FWTWB10, SME27N5MSBBP00, GTD33EASK0WW, GTX22EASK0WW, GTX33EASK0WW, HTX21EASK0WW, SGE26N5XNBCT00, SGE47N8XSBCT00, GFD45ESMM1WW, GFD45ESMM1DG, GTD65EBMK1WS, GTD65EBMK1DG, GTD75ECML1WS, GTD75ECML1DG, GTX42EASJ2WW, SME47N8MSBCT10, GTD84ECMN0WS, GTD84ECMN0DG, GTD46EDMN0WS, GTD32EBMP0WW, SGE47N8XSBBT20, SME47N8XSBBT20, SME17R8XSBBT20, GTD72EBMN0WS, GTD72EBMN0DG, XKR72GWTWB00, SME26N5MNBBP01, SME27N5MSBBP01, SME17R8MSDBP01, GTD65EBMK2WS, GTD65EBMK2DG, SME17R8MSDCT01, SME47N8MSBBP02, SME47N8MSBCT11, SME17R8MSBBP01, GTD40EBMR0WS, GTX22EBMR0WW, GTD65EBMR0WS, MTX22EBMR0WW, GTX33EBMR0WS, GTD45EBMR0WS, GTD65EBMR0DG, SME26N5XNBBP01, SME47N8MSDBP00