Part Location Diagram of WPY503978 Whirlpool Heating Element (Orange Dot)
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Heating Element (Orange Dot) WPY503978

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PartSelect Number PS11757549
Manufacturer Part Number WPY503978
Manufactured by Whirlpool
Product Description

Heating Element (Orange Dot) Specifications

This orange dot heating element replaces those elements with an orange dot on the element flange. It carries 240 volts.
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This part works with the following products:
Dryer.
This part works with the following products:
Amana, Maytag, Speed Queen, Crosley.
Part# WPY503978 replaces these:
AP6024199, 14218929, 5-3978, 503978, WPY503978VP, Y503978
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Bad element
googled make and model number of dryer! Found a trouble shooting comment like my problem! Dryer not getting hot! Watched video on locating and removing element and Hightemp sensor of my model. Then went in and inspected element ! I was able to see that element was bad-had a break in middle. Removed old one and ordered new one! This was a Sunday night! Had back together after work on Wednesday evening! Total time approx 45 minutes! This includes time researching online and taking two sensors off old element and mounting on new element! Easy fix!
  • John from NEWARK, DE
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Excessively long time to dry clothes
Removed lower panel 2 screws, removed blower vent housing 3 screws,reached in to lower left back wall and removed 2 screws and removed the heating element,wires were long enough to reach the front. Replaced thermostat and element and re installed.The vent was loaded with lint .The dryer works like new. Really easy
Other Parts Used:
Heating Element (Orange Dot) Limit Thermostat Timer Knob
  • John from Taunton, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Drier was not fully drying on first run
Very easy repair unplugged drier removed lower panel on front of drier and with a 1/4 socket set with 6 inch extension(long reach to back of drier) removed tw0 mounting screws in element. The wires on element wer longenough that i removed element with wire connected and the simply placed new elemant beside and transfered wires to new element. Once wires were transfered slide new element into place and reinstalled 2 mounting screws. Plugged drier in and tested it then replaced front cover once was sure was working properly. Very simple job and for under $50 drier works good as new again.
  • roger from pawcatuck, CT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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heat element
all i had to do and take the tub out and put out the old heat element and put the new one in and put the tub back in and screw all the screws back in and now my dryer drys good now wow.......vincent ebarb from zwolle louisiana(12-05-11)
  • Vincent from Zwolle, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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Dryer was not heating up.
The video on the web-site was very helpful in showing how to take it apart. First we remove the power plug from the wall outlet. Then we used flat scrapper to push the top two hidden clips to release the Dryer's top. We used the nut driver to unscrew the two screws that held the front panel. We carefully remove the wires that were connected to switch sensor for the door, and the lights. Next step was to unscrew couple more screws that held the front piece from the main fan housing. At the bottom locate the tensioner of the belt. Release it. Remove the dryer drum with the belt. We took the opportunity to clean off the lint that was all over on the bottom of the dryer. We then could reach the bottom left back of the dryer to unscrew the screws that held the heater unit. Before that we unscrew and release the wires for the Thermal fuse and the limit thermostat which are all located on the heating unit. Then we replace with new pieces. Upon removal of the heating unit we noticed the broken heating element. Next was to place the drum back in. We made sure that the drum lined up with the rear support piece then the front. We rotated the drum just to make sure that it was sitting correctly. Then we screwed the front housing unit. Then we put the front panel back on the hooks at the bottom. That help to line up the front panel with the main chasis. We connected all the connectors to the right terminals. Last was to set the top down on to the chasis. We checked that the duct in the rear is not obstucted. Lastly was plugging in the power cord and testing the dryer. It is working again. Thanks to Part Select's video and parts. Total time was just over half an hour.
Other Parts Used:
Heating Element (Orange Dot) Limit Thermostat High Limit Thermal Fuse
  • Kenneth from Fort Wayne, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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no heat
Replaced Heating Element - 240V High Limit Thermal Fuse &
Limit Thermostat
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Heating Element (Orange Dot) Limit Thermostat
  • STEVE from BEACON FALLS, CT
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
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Taking a long time to dry clothes.
Take front lower cover off with two screws at bottom.Remove heating element from lower left side rear. Leave wires on until element is removed.Replace element and thermostat and then switch the wires from old parts to new parts one at a time so they don't get crossed.Clean any lint from inside dryer at this time.Install new parts back to dryer.Replace front cover and your done.
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Heating Element (Orange Dot) Limit Thermostat
  • BRIAN from SHEFFIELD VILLAGE, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Bad Heat Element For A Dryer
Hi there. . . . The heat element in my dryer had went bad so I went online to fine a part for my dryer that's when I came across partselect I order the part from the them. . . . At a very good price. . . In 2 to 3 days the part were here. . . It 15 to 30 min I had put the heat element in my dryer. Thank you partselect you save alot of money for me. . . . . . . . I were getthing ready to buy a new dryer. That would have cost me $299. 00 Or $300. 00. I think I can get 5 maybe 10 more years out of my dryer now. R watkins
  • ROBERT L from JONESBORO, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Wrench set
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No heat
Unplug the unit. Tip the machine to the rear, and put a block under the front to gain access the bottom of the front panel. the Remove the 2 screws on the lower front panel, and remove the panel. Remove the 2 screws holding the door assembly. This assembly has clips that hold it on top, so pull out on the bottom, and pull down. Be sure to mark the wires on the door switch. Remove plastic blower box assembly. This is fastened from inside the drum with 3 phillips screws. The heating element and thermal fuse are located in the left rear corner of the machine. Remove 2 screws holding assembly, and pull it out to the front of the machine...the wires are long enough to allow this. The thermal fuse is screwed right to the element. Just lay the elements side by side, and transfer the wires from 1 to the other. Put everything back together in reverse order. My dryer now works like new. This is an easy job for an average handyman.
Other Parts Used:
Heating Element (Orange Dot) High Limit Thermal Fuse
  • Dave from Brighton, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Multiple long cycles to dry clothes
Remove 2 screws on the front panel at the bottom of the dryer & remove front panel. Remove the black plastic "duct" from blower to lint filter by removing 3 screws. Heating element is on the back wall of the dryer in the lower left corner. 2 screws hold the heating element to the dryer wall. Remove these 2 screws. Might be a little tight to get back there. Try to be more patient than me. :) The wires on the heating element are plenty long enough to bring to the front & outside of the dryer. Remove screws holding thermostat & fuse to heating element. I wasn't sure if I needed a new thermostat or not, but it wasn't expensive so I went ahead & decided to put a new thermostat on the new heating element. I re-used the fuse from the old element, but they're not expensive either. Just notice how rthe thermostat and fuse are oriented on the old element & put them on the new element in the same orientation. I had to use pliers to get the wires off the old element's terminals. They were a little tricky to get off, but my dryer is over 10 years old. They've been on there a while. Just move 1 wire from old element to new element at a time. That way you don't have as much of a chance hooking up the wires wrong. Put new element in & everything back together. I vacuumed out the lint in the bottom of the dryer. I ran the dryer for over 30 minutes with no clothes in it to break the new heating element in. You're good to go! You CAN do this yourself. It's not a hard repair to do. Don't buy a new dryer or pay an appliance repair guy! Thanks to PartSelect for quick delivery & posting these instructions from other people!!
Other Parts Used:
Heating Element (Orange Dot) Limit Thermostat
  • Chris from Hampton, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Socket set
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Ray
January 30, 2018
Where is the heating element located for Maytag dryer model number mdet236ayw? Is there a repair video for this specific model or similar model?
For model number MDET236AYW
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Hi Ray, Thank you for your question. The element would be located in the heater duct assembly located in the back of the dryer. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

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RICK
February 7, 2019
No heat , i check all 3 thermo fuses they all show a short and the heating element ohms out at 9.8 ohms , which i think is good , could it still be a bad heating element?
For model number PLea10AW
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Hello Rick, thank you for your question. Looking at your model information there are a few parts that you should take out and test to see which one is giving you the issue. The first parts to check in this case would be all of your thermostats and thermal fuses. You can test those parts with a multi meter and they should be reading 0 ohms to be working correctly. If those parts are fine, you should then go on to testing your heating element as well. You can also test that with a multi meter and it should be reading between 0 - 50 ohms. Something else you should also check would be your filter and ducts. Make sure there is absolutely no blockage that would restrict air flow in your appliance. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.

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Gerard
February 14, 2018
How can i get the video on replacing heating element on Amana elect dryer?
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Hi Gerard, Thank you for the question. We do not have a video as of yet for this element but we do have a video for a similar element with the same basic steps. Hope this helps! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9miM9kU3WU

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Elizabeth
December 29, 2023
My heating element is attached too the back wall of my dryer, there is no panel to take off to get to it. do i have to take the entire drum out to access the heating element?
For model number SDE4000AYW
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Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for your question. Here is a link to one of our YouTube videos that you may reference for information on how to install the heating element. The dryer and the heating element in the video may not be the same as yours, but it will give you a general idea on how to install the part. We hope this helps!

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Barry
4 days ago
Our dryer is not drying / heating up. I’ve checked the lint vent made sure it was clear. Can you help me finding the correct part(s)? Thank You in advance.
For model number MDET446AYW
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Hello Barry, thank you for your inquiry. According to our research, the issue is most probably with the cycling thermostat, part number PS11743793. It monitors and regulates the temperature inside the dryer. You may need to replace it to fix the issue. We hope this solves your problem!

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Anita
January 29, 2019
Does this part come with the thermostat & thermostat limit? Or do you purchase those separate?
For model number SDE4606AYW
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Hello Anita, Thank you for the question. This is just the element. The Thermostats are sold separate. Hope this helps, good luck with this repair!

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Jason
December 5, 2021
I’m looking for the replacement of: Speed Queen #D510324P Washer/Dryer ASSY HEATER 240V 5.0KW 60HZ PK. Can you please help find the right replacement parts?! Thank you so much!
For model number ADE3SRGS175CW01
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Hello Jason, Thank you for contacting us. We have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is PartSelect Number PS2061575. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Tom
April 4, 2022
ADE3SRGS173TW01. Speed queen electric dryer. I need the heating element for this dryer , will this heating helmet fit my dryer?
For model number ADE3SRGS173TW01
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Hi Tom, Thank you for your question. The part number listed under your model number for the heating element is PS2061575. If you need help placing an order for it, customer service is open 7 days a week and anyone will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

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