Heating Element Kit 279506

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Washer · Fits: 145 models · Reference price: $148.13

279506 is a Whirlpool replacement part (heating element kit) for washers. Our fitment data lists 145 models that use it.

When to replace this part

Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)

Symptom: The appliance runs but heats or cools inconsistently, or shuts off partway through a cycle.

Check: With the appliance unplugged, check continuity across the part with a multimeter -- no continuity means it has failed.

Models that use this part

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Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $148.13. 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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