Dryer Heating Element 8544771

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Dryer · Fits: 388 models · Reference price: $111.55

8544771 is a Whirlpool replacement part (dryer heating element) for dryers. Our fitment data lists 388 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 8544771 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• WP8544771 — Dryer Heater Element

Other parts for model WED9470WL1

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

• Dryer Toe Panel W10259607
• Hose W10154995
• Installation Instructions W10255468
• Technical Sheet W10258368
• Dryer Control Panel W10255230
• Dryer Control Panel Assembly W10255229
• Dryer Door Outer Panel Assembly W10193530
• Dryer Electronic Control Board W10256719

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $111.55. 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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