Restore full heat to a cold or weak-heating electric dryer with this 3387747 dryer heating element. Engineered to the published WP3387747 electrical and dimensional spec, it drops into the existing heater housing and brings the drum air temperature back to normal drying range. A burned or broken coil is the number one reason a Whirlpool-family dryer runs but leaves clothes damp, and this element is the direct fix.
What You Get
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1 x 3387747 Heating Element with pre-attached ceramic insulators and restring, 2 x 5/16 inch terminals
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Element only – reuse your existing metal heater canister, or pair with thermal fuse and high-limit thermostat if doing a full safety refresh
Part Number Cross Reference
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3387747 replaces: WP3387747, WP3387747VP, W11045584, W11344457, 80003, 525502, AP6008281, PS11741416, EAP11741416, PD00002365
Electrical And Size Specs
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Voltage: 240V
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Wattage: 5200W (some OE listings show 5400W coil variant, both seat in same housing)
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Coil: Nickel-chromium resistance wire, approx 85 percent NiCr content
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Frame: Metal and porcelain support with ceramic insulators
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Dimensions: Approx 13 1/8 inches L x 6 3/8 inches W x 2 1/2 inches H
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Terminals: Two 5/16 inch push-fit tabs
Compatible Brands
Fits electric dryers and washer dryer combos from Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Roper, Inglis, Crosley, Admiral.
Sample Fitment Models
Whirlpool WED5500XW0, WED5600XW0, WED5100HW0, WED5800BC0, WED9400SW0, WGD5500XW0, MED6000XW0, MED7000XW0, YWED8000DW4, YMED9700SQ0
Kenmore 11060022010, 11068002010, 11087872603, 11096583810
Maytag MEDB835DW4, MED6230HW1, MED9700SQ0
KitchenAid YKEHX01PMT0
Always confirm your dryer model tag and old element stamp before ordering.
Symptoms This Fixes
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Dryer runs but produces no heat
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Long drying times or low heat even on high setting
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Visible broken or sagging coil inside the heater box
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Dryer overheats or trips thermostat because of a shorted coil
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Clothes come out damp cycle after cycle
Why Replace Element Alone Or As A Kit
The 3387747 element is the heat source. If your dryer also blew the thermal fuse or high-limit thermostat, those should be swapped in the same visit to avoid a second teardown. This listing covers the element only, which is the right choice when the safety devices still test good and you only need the coil.
Install Notes
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Disconnect 240V power at the breaker before opening the rear or front panel
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Remove the old element screws, lift out the coil assembly, seat the new one without letting the coil touch the metal housing
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Reuse the original canister and insulators if still intact, or transfer the new insulators supplied
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Clear the lint duct and exhaust vent while the panel is off, restricted airflow is the leading cause of premature element failure
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Basic 1/4 inch nut driver and needle-nose pliers, 30 to 45 minutes for most DIYers
Quality Note
Aftermarket part built to meet OEM-form fit and 240V 5200W rating. Brand names and model numbers are used for compatibility identification only. Not a Whirlpool-boxed OEM part, but dimensionally and electrically matched to WP3387747.