Thermal Cut-Off Kit 279816

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Washer · Fits: 936 models · Reference price: $47.40

279816 is a Whirlpool replacement part (thermal cut-off kit) for washers. Our fitment data lists 936 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

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists 279816 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• 279838 — Heating Element - 240V 5400W
• 349241T — Rear Drum Support Roller Kit
• WP3387134 — Dryer Cycling Thermostat
• WP691366 — Dryer Idler Pulley Assembly
• WP90296 — Dryer Support Roller Clip
• WPW10359270 — Dryer Drum Roller Shaft Left Side

Replacement video

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

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Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $47.40. 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.
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• 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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