Heating Element - Element ONLY W10283681

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Washer · Fits: 749 models · Reference price: $82.29

W10283681 is a Whirlpool replacement part (heating element - element only) for washers. Our fitment data lists 749 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 W10283681 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• W10282479 — Affresh Cleaner
• W10549851 — Affresh Dishwasher Cleaner Tablets - 6

Replacement video

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Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $82.29. 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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