Thermal Fuse WP53-1182

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Dryer · Fits: 42 models · Reference price: $54.24

WP53-1182 is a Whirlpool replacement part (thermal fuse) for dryers. Our fitment data lists 42 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 WP53-1182 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• 31001317 — Dryer Blower Wheel
• W11497304 — Blower Wheel

Other parts for model YE20JA5

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

• Cabinet 53-0160
• Dryer Lens 53-1665
• Wiring Switch 53-0346
• Cylinder Light Burner 53-0570
• Dryer Terminal Block 53-1518
• Idler Spring 53-0207
• Switch Motor 53-0693
• Timer Motor 63-5685

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $54.24. 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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