Whirlpool · Dryer part

Thermal Cut-Off Kit 279816

4.7 · 366 buyer ratings on the source catalog

279816No photo on file
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Reference price$23.33–$55.77

Catalog price as of 2026-05; not a live Amazon price.

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Part number
279816
Brand
Whirlpool
Made for
Dryer
Fits
936 models
Also sold as
Admiral, Amana, Crosley, Estate, Kenmore, Kirkland, KitchenAid, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper
  • Fitment checked against 936 models
  • Purchase, shipping and returns handled by Amazon
  • Free reference data: RepairKitHub does not sell parts

Does it fit your appliance?

Find it on the data plate inside the door or lid. It is not the serial number.

About this part

279816 is a Whirlpool replacement part (thermal cut-off kit) for dryers. Our fitment data lists 936 models that use it.

Symptoms this part fixes

  • Dry

How to confirm it has failed

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

Showing 60 of 936 confirmed models, models with their own parts page first.
ModelBrandApplianceParts on file
11066854690KenmoreDryer141
CEDS984RQ0WhirlpoolDryer134
11066854692KenmoreDryer133
CEDS1043VQ1WhirlpoolDryer129
11066732500WhirlpoolDryer128
11064622301WhirlpoolDryer122
KEYS677EZ1KitchenAidDryer122
7EWED1705YM0WhirlpoolDryer120
BYCWD6274W0WhirlpoolWasher120
11096573030WhirlpoolDryer119
11066812694WhirlpoolDryer118
CED126SBW0CrosleyDryer114
BYCWD6274W1WhirlpoolWasher106
BYCWD6274W2WhirlpoolWasher99
11061202011WhirlpoolDryer97
11088764790WhirlpoolWasher92
11062822101WhirlpoolDryer89
11060022010WhirlpoolDryer87
11060012002WhirlpoolDryer78
11060012001WhirlpoolDryer77
Show all 60 models
ModelBrandApplianceParts on file
1106012510WhirlpoolDryer75
11060222511WhirlpoolDryer75
11060522900WhirlpoolDryer75
11060012000WhirlpoolDryer74
11069422801WhirlpoolDryer72
11060172002WhirlpoolDryer70
11060172001WhirlpoolDryer69
11060232000WhirlpoolDryer69
11060232001WhirlpoolDryer67
11060232002WhirlpoolDryer67
11060172000WhirlpoolDryer66
11060602990WhirlpoolDryer63
11060612990WhirlpoolDryer63
11060702990WhirlpoolDryer63
11060622990WhirlpoolDryer62
11060212990WhirlpoolDryer61
7MMEDX655EW0WhirlpoolDryer59
CED137SXQ0CrosleyDryer59
11060202990WhirlpoolDryer58
1106062110WhirlpoolDryer57
11060722990WhirlpoolDryer57
11060712990WhirlpoolDryer56
AED4370TQ0WhirlpoolDryer56
AED4475TQ0WhirlpoolDryer55
AED4475TQ1WhirlpoolDryer54
11060727990WhirlpoolDryer53
11088764792WhirlpoolWasher53
7EWED1730YW1WhirlpoolDryer53
11060724990WhirlpoolDryer52
11060802990WhirlpoolDryer50
11060814990WhirlpoolDryer50
110C62332511WhirlpoolDryer50
11060852990WhirlpoolDryer49
11060812990WhirlpoolDryer48
11062342511WhirlpoolDryer48
11066132410WhirlpoolDryer48
11088762790WhirlpoolWasher48
7EWED1730YW0WhirlpoolDryer47
CED137SBW0CrosleyDryer47
11060854990WhirlpoolDryer46

Installation

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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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Frequently asked questions

Which models does 279816 fit?

Our fitment data lists 936 models that use 279816, including 11066854690, CEDS984RQ0, 11066854692. Enter your model number in the fit checker on this page to confirm.

What symptoms point to a failed thermal cut-off kit?

The source catalog links this part to these symptoms: dry.

How much does 279816 cost?

Catalog prices on file range $23.33–$55.77 (as of 2026-05). The current Amazon price can differ, so check it before you order.