Whirlpool Dryer High Limit Thermostat, L248-80F WP53-0771, Replaces 53-0306, 53-0771, 53-1037, 53-1459, 530306, 530771, 531459

Genuine Whirlpool OEM dryer high-limit thermostat rated L248-80F.

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✅ Cross Reference Information

Common Symptoms

• Dryer overheats
• No heat when the thermostat is open
• Insufficient or inconsistent heating

Check Before Replacing

• Disconnect electrical power before testing.
• Test the thermostat for electrical continuity with a multimeter after isolating it from the circuit.
• Inspect the dryer vent and other more commonly defective heating components before condemning the thermostat.

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Part Details

Key Features

• High-limit thermostat
• L248-80F
• Genuine Whirlpool OEM part
• Two-terminal thermostat

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before installation.
• Use the appliance model number to verify fitment before ordering.
• Replace only after confirming the thermostat is defective and checking for restricted airflow or related heating faults.

Verified Compatible Models

DEL204H, DEL204W, DEL253A, DEL253H, DEL253W, DEL263A, DEL263H, DEL263W, DEM202H, DEM204A, DEM205A, DEN202A, DEN202AC, DEN202W, DEN202WC, DEN203A, DEN203AC, DEN203W, DEN203WC, HDE2000KH, JDE1000A, JDE1000W, JDE2000A, JDE2000W, JDE2000WC, JDE3000A, JDE3000W, LDEH200ACV, LDEH200AGV, LDEH200AKV, LDGH200AGV, LNC7731A71, LNC7731A77, LNC7741A71, LNC7745, LNC7751A71, LNC7751A77, LNC7753A71, LNC7753A77, LNC7759A71, LNC7759A77, PYE2300AYW, PYE2300AZW, PYE3300AGW, PYE3300AKW, PYE3300AYW, PYE4500AZW, PYET344AZW, PYET444AYW, YE224LKV, CDE22B6MC, ADE20K3A, CDE20P6H, LDEA500ACE, AYE2200AGW, YE25HA2, LNC7764A71, CDE6000Q, CDE20R7A, ADE25K3A, YE205KGA, CYE2000AYA, YE14JA1, CDE20P8A, DE20F8

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