Dryer Lint Screen Grille 8299979

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Dryer · Fits: 8 models · Reference price: $64.49

8299979 is a Whirlpool replacement part (dryer lint screen grille) for dryers. Our fitment data lists 8 models that use it.

When to replace this part

Venting and airflow

Symptom: A dryer that needs multiple cycles to dry, runs unusually hot, or repeatedly trips its heat-limit switch.

Check: Clear the lint screen and the full vent run to the outside wall -- a restricted vent is the single most common cause of long dry times and repeat thermal-fuse failures.

Models that use this part

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists 8299979 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• W11086603 — Outlet Screen Door Grille

Other parts for model 3RAED3005TQ0

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

• Wire Harness W10135021
• Clip W10129041
• Push To Start Knob - Gray/White W10110065
• Bracket W10118754
• Rotary Switch W11235848
• Timer - 250V - 60Hz WPW10116281
• Knob WPW10110063
• SEAL WP8318396A

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $64.49. 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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