{"product_id":"8544771-wp8544771-dryer-heating-element-240v-5400w-whirlpool-kenmore-maytag","title":"8544771 WP8544771 Dryer Heating Element – 240V 5400W Replacement for Whirlpool Kenmore Maytag Amana Electric Dryers","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a cold tumbling dryer back to full heat with this \u003cstrong\u003e8544771 heating element\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the coiled resistor assembly behind no-heat and long-dry-time complaints on Whirlpool-family Cabrio, Duet, and HE2 platform dryers. Built to the published WP8544771 electrical and dimensional spec, it seats into the existing bottom-right heater housing and restores normal 240V drying temperature without replacing the whole rear panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x 8544771 Heating Element\u003c\/strong\u003e with nickel-chromium coil, ceramic insulators, and restring pre-attached\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 x 5\/16 inch male spade terminals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElement only\u003c\/strong\u003e – reuse your existing metal heater canister, or pair with thermal fuse and high-limit thermostat if doing a full safety refresh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number Cross Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8544771 replaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e WP8544771, WP8544771VP, W10836011, AP6013115, AP3866035, PS11746337, PS990361, 1180054, 8544771R, DE4771, PAT7154072\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical And Size Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240V AC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWattage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5400W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel-chromium resistance wire, approx 85 percent NiCr\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerminals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two 5\/16 inch male spade tabs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx \u003cstrong\u003e13 7\/8 inches L x 6 1\/2 inches W x 2 1\/2 inches H\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom-right heater housing, flat-can style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits electric dryers and washer dryer combos from \u003cstrong\u003eWhirlpool, Kenmore 110 series, Maytag, Amana, Roper, Crosley, Inglis, Estate, Admiral, KitchenAid\u003c\/strong\u003e built on the Cabrio, Duet, HE2, Oasis, and Performa dryer platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample Fitment Models\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhirlpool WED8300SW0, WED8500SR0, WED9200SQ0, WED9400SW0, WED9500TW0, WED9600TW0, WED9750WW0, WED85HEFW0, WED92HEFC0, MEDB850WB0, MED6000XW0, MED7000XW0, YWED85HEFW2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKenmore 11067042600, 11068092701, 11077086600, 11087088602, 11087571601\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaytag MED3000BW0, MED4000BW0, MED4200BG0, MEDB200VQ0, MEDB400VQ1, MEDB800VQ0, MEDB950YW0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmana NED5800DW0, NED7300WW1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways confirm your dryer model tag and old element stamp before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymptoms This Fixes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDryer \u003cstrong\u003etumbles but produces no heat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo or more cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e to dry one load\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible \u003cstrong\u003ebroken sagging or burnt coil\u003c\/strong\u003e inside the heater box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurning smell\u003c\/strong\u003e or scorched clothes from a shorted coil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDryer \u003cstrong\u003eshuts off early\u003c\/strong\u003e because the high-limit or thermal fuse tripped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultimeter shows \u003cstrong\u003eno continuity\u003c\/strong\u003e across the two element terminals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Replace Element Alone Or As A Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8544771 is the heat source. If your thermal fuse or high-limit thermostat still reads closed with a meter, you only need the coil. If the dryer lost heat suddenly or smells burnt, swap the \u003cstrong\u003e279973 thermal cut-off kit, 3392519 thermal fuse, and 279816 thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e in the same visit to avoid a second teardown. Restricted airflow is the leading cause of repeated element failure, so clean the lint duct while the panel is off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstall Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnplug the dryer at the 240V breaker\u003c\/strong\u003e before removing the rear panel, live terminals will arc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotograph the existing wire positions, disconnect the two spade tabs, remove retaining screws, lift the old coil out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeat the new 8544771 without letting the coil touch the metal can, secure screws, reconnect wires per your photo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum the heater housing and blower area, lint packed against the coil is what killed the last one\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic 1\/4 inch nut driver, 5\/16 inch nut driver, Phillips screwdriver, and multimeter, \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 60 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e for most DIYers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAftermarket part engineered to meet the OEM-form 240V 5400W rating and 13 7\/8 x 6 1\/2 x 2 1\/2 inch footprint. 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