Dryer not heating? A bad heating element is one of the most common reasons electric dryers stop producing heat. Below are 10 of the most searched dryer heating elements, plus symptoms, tips, and fast links to help you find the correct part for your model.
Heating elements can look similar but fit very different dryer models. Always search by your appliance model number first.
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When an electric dryer runs but does not heat, the heating element is one of the first parts homeowners check.
People search these parts every day because “dryer not heating” is one of the biggest appliance repair problems online.
Many dryer heating element repairs can be done at home with basic tools, making these parts highly searched and highly purchased.
These are among the best-known and most searched dryer heating element part numbers. Always verify by model number before ordering.
| Part Number | Common Brand Fit | Typical Symptom | Find Part |
|---|---|---|---|
| 279838 | Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper, Estate | Dryer runs but no heat | Search 279838 |
| DC47-00019A | Samsung | No heat or weak heat | Search DC47-00019A |
| WE11X21156 | GE, Hotpoint | Dryer tumbles but clothes stay wet | Search WE11X21156 |
| 5300622034 | Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator | No heat condition | Search 5300622034 |
| WP3387747 | Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore | Element burned out | Search WP3387747 |
| DC97-14486A | Samsung | Long dry times and no proper heat | Search DC97-14486A |
| WE11M23 | GE, Hotpoint | No heat or intermittent heat | Search WE11M23 |
| 134792700 | Frigidaire, Electrolux | Dryer not getting hot | Search 134792700 |
| LA-1044 | Maytag, Norge, Magic Chef | Runs but produces no heat | Search LA-1044 |
| WPY503978 | Maytag, Admiral, Jenn-Air | No heat during cycle | Search WPY503978 |
One of the biggest clues. The drum turns normally, but the air never gets warm.
If clothes take multiple cycles to dry, the heating element may be weak or partially failed.
If the dryer only blows room-temperature air, the element or another heat-related part may have failed.
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Use your model number to quickly narrow down the exact dryer heating element that fits your machine.
Yes. In many cases the drum will still turn normally, but the dryer will not produce heat.
No. Even elements that look alike may fit different models and brands. Always verify with your model number.
Other causes can include a blown thermal fuse, bad thermostat, wiring issue, or power supply problem. But the heating element is one of the most common failure parts in electric dryers.
The safest method is to search using your full dryer model number on PartsDiscount.com.
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