Whirlpool · Dryer part

High Limit Thermostat and Thermal Cut-Off Kit 279973

4.6 · 163 buyer ratings on the source catalog

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Shuts off the heat in the dryer if overheating occurs to enhance safety and prevent damage.

Reference price$28.20–$50.97

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

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Part number
279973
Brand
Whirlpool
Made for
Dryer
Fits
851 models
Also sold as
Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Kenmore, Kenmore Elite, KitchenAid, Maytag, Sears Canada
Install difficulty
Medium
  • Fitment checked against 851 models
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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

279973 is a Whirlpool replacement part (high limit thermostat and thermal cut-off kit) for dryers. Our fitment data lists 851 models that use it.

This thermal cut-off fuse kit, part number 279973, is essential for ensuring the safety and efficiency of your dryer. The kit includes both the thermal cut-off fuse and a high-limit thermostat, part number 3391914, which collectively safeguard against overheating by interrupting the dryer?s heating cycle when necessary. Installation Tips: Before beginning installation, unplug the dryer to ensure safety. It is recommended to wear work gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges and components during the installation process.

Symptoms this part fixes

  • Blown
  • 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 851 confirmed models, models with their own parts page first.
ModelBrandApplianceParts on file
CEP2760KQ1WhirlpoolDryer158
11085089400WhirlpoolDryer156
MEDE301YG0WhirlpoolDryer152
11069132412WhirlpoolDryer151
MDE25PRAYW1WhirlpoolDryer149
MDE17PRAZW1WhirlpoolDryer135
MDE20MNAYW0WhirlpoolDryer133
CSP2770KQ1WhirlpoolDryer126
CET9000GQ0WhirlpoolWasher124
CET8000AQ0WhirlpoolWasher108
CET8000XQ0WhirlpoolWasher104
MLE20PDAZW0WhirlpoolWasher104
11068002010WhirlpoolDryer103
CET8000AQ1WhirlpoolWasher101
11084832201WhirlpoolDryer93
11082822101WhirlpoolDryer91
MEDB855DC2WhirlpoolDryer91
11060372710WhirlpoolDryer90
11082822102WhirlpoolDryer90
MLE20PDBYW1WhirlpoolDryer88
Show all 60 models
ModelBrandApplianceParts on file
MLE20PDBZW1WhirlpoolDryer88
MLE20PDBYW2WhirlpoolDryer85
MED5100DW1WhirlpoolDryer82
11061112021WhirlpoolDryer81
11069133412WhirlpoolDryer80
MED5500FC0WhirlpoolDryer80
MED5500FW0WhirlpoolDryer80
MEDB855DC3WhirlpoolDryer80
11061112020WhirlpoolDryer79
MED5100DW0WhirlpoolDryer79
MED6230HW2WhirlpoolDryer79
MED6230HC1WhirlpoolDryer77
MED8100DC1WhirlpoolDryer77
11068132411WhirlpoolDryer75
MED6230HC2WhirlpoolDryer75
MED8200FW0WhirlpoolDryer75
11068132412WhirlpoolDryer74
CET9100GQ0WhirlpoolWasher74
MED6230HC3WhirlpoolDryer74
MEDB855DW1WhirlpoolDryer74
MED6230HW4WhirlpoolDryer73
11068133413WhirlpoolDryer72
MED7100DC1WhirlpoolDryer72
MED6230HW1WhirlpoolDryer71
MED7100DW0WhirlpoolDryer71
MED8100DW1WhirlpoolDryer71
MED6230RHW2WhirlpoolDryer70
MED6230RHW3WhirlpoolDryer70
MED8200FC0WhirlpoolDryer70
MED7100DC0WhirlpoolDryer69
MED8100DW0WhirlpoolDryer69
11067022710WhirlpoolDryer68
11060182000WhirlpoolDryer67
110C69132410WhirlpoolDryer67
MED4200BG0WhirlpoolDryer67
MED4200BW0WhirlpoolDryer67
MED8150EW0WhirlpoolDryer67
MEDB855DC1WhirlpoolDryer67
MED4100DW0WhirlpoolDryer66
MED5100DC0WhirlpoolDryer66

Installation

Installation difficulty on the source catalog: Medium.

A technician's video showing how to replace part 279973. Plays from YouTube when you click.

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 279973 fit?

Our fitment data lists 851 models that use 279973, including CEP2760KQ1, 11085089400, MEDE301YG0. Enter your model number in the fit checker on this page to confirm.

What symptoms point to a failed high limit thermostat and thermal cut-off kit?

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

Is 279973 hard to install?

The source catalog rates installation as medium. This page includes a replacement video. Unplug the appliance before you start.

How much does 279973 cost?

Catalog prices on file range $28.20–$50.97 (as of 2026-05). The current Amazon price can differ, so check it before you order.