High Limit Thermostat WP8566498
Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Dryer · Fits: 15 models · Reference price: $51.61
WP8566498 is a Whirlpool replacement part (high limit thermostat) for dryers. Our fitment data lists 15 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
| Model | Brand | Appliance | Parts on file |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMED6300TQ0 | Whirlpool | Dryer | 128 |
| MED6400TQ0 | Whirlpool | Dryer | 42 |
| MED6300TQ0 | Whirlpool | Dryer | 41 |
| MED6400TB0 | Whirlpool | Dryer | 40 |
| WED6400SB1 | Whirlpool | Dryer | 39 |
| WED6400SW1 | Whirlpool | Dryer | 39 |
| YWED6200SW0 | Whirlpool | Dryer | 39 |
| WED6400SG0 | Whirlpool | Dryer | 38 |
| WED6400SG1 | Whirlpool | Dryer | 38 |
| WED6400SB0 | Whirlpool | Dryer | 37 |
| YMED6400TB0 | Whirlpool | Dryer | 37 |
| WED6400SW0 | Whirlpool | Dryer | 34 |
| YMED6400TQ0 | Whirlpool | Dryer | 33 |
| YWED6400SW1 | Whirlpool | Dryer | 32 |
| YWED6400SW0 | Whirlpool | Dryer | 28 |
Part numbers it replaces
The manufacturer lists WP8566498 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.
Other parts for model YMED6300TQ0
If you are repairing that appliance, these are the most model-specific parts on file for the same model.
Reference price and where to compare
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