Dryer Operating Thermostat 279052

Brand: Kenmore · Appliance: Dryer · Fits: 890 models · Reference price: $48.83

279052 is a Kenmore replacement part (dryer operating thermostat) for dryers. Our fitment data lists 890 models that use it.

When to replace this part

Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)

Symptom: The dryer runs but produces no heat, or it shuts off partway through the cycle.

Check: With the dryer unplugged, check continuity across the part with a multimeter -- no continuity means it has failed. Clear the lint vent first, since a blocked vent is what usually trips a thermal fuse in the first place.

Models that use this part

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists 279052 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• W11778253 — LINT SCREEN ASSY, WOD
• WPW10717210 — Whirlpool Dryer Lint Screen (White)

Other parts for model 11086370210

If you are repairing that appliance, these are the most model-specific parts on file for the same model.

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• Switch 660388
• Baffle 348868
• Door 689486

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $48.83. It is informational only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly.

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Before you order

• Match the part number character for character, including dashes and trailing letters; a single different character is usually a different part.
• Confirm your appliance's model number on its data plate and check that it appears in the list above (or use the model lookup tool).
• If a seller offers a substitute number, check that it appears in this page's replacement list or in the manufacturer's documentation.

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