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This is a genuine Whirlpool part.
When your clothes come out of the dryer still damp, it could be due to a faulty heating element. The Whirlpool Dryer Heating Element (279838) is a genuine part for your Whirlpool dryer. Made of metal, it measures 10.5 inches long, 7.5 inches wide, and 2 inches deep. A broken heating element might be the reason your dryer isn’t producing heat. This part attaches to the heater housing and is essential for effective drying.
Before purchasing, verify your dryer's model number for compatibility.
Replaces 2438, 279837, 279838, 279838A, 279838VP, 3398063, 3398064, 3403585, 8565582, AP3094254, W10724237, WP279837
| Part Number | 279838 |
|---|---|
| Compatible Part Numbers | 2438, 279837, 279838, 279838A, 279838VP, 3398063, 3398064, 3403585, 8565582, AP3094254, W10724237, WP279837 |
| iFixit Part Number | IF480-989-1 |

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