Element 696579

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Dryer · Fits: 60 models · Reference price: $191.17

696579 is a Whirlpool replacement part (element) for dryers. Our fitment data lists 60 models that use it.

When to replace this part

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Models that use this part

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists 696579 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• WP4391960 — Dryer Heating Element

Other parts for model LER7646AN0

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

• Seal 3396466
• Wire Harness 3396033
• Installation Instructions LIT3397597
• Endcap W 3358516
• Cover (almond) 689310
• Briggs & Statton Washer 690271
• Dryer Timer WP3396047
• Screw 342043

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $191.17. 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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