Whirlpool Dryer Thermostat 279048
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This Thermostat 279048 is a hi-limit heat sensor. The purpose is to shut off the power to the heating element off so that the dryer will not over heat. This is a safety feature used If the operating high limit malfunctions.
The most common problems of the high limit 279048 is that the contacts will eventually open, and it will not allow the heating element to turn on.
Tools required to change thermostat 279048:
- 1/4 inch nutdriver
- 5/16 inch nutdriver
- Phillips screwdriver
- Needle nose pliers
- Wire Strippers/Cutters
- Voltage/Ohm Meter
Time required:
Estimated time to replace this thermostat 279048 is about 30 minutes.
Cost of saving When We Provide The Solution for Whirlpool Thermostat 279048
30.99 highest retail value that you will pay for this part.
30.00 at 1.00 a minute on appliance repair man's labor (estimated repair time is 30 minutes)
80.00 Service Call charge that you will pay to a service repairman.

140.99 highest estimated price that you will pay for this part.
27.95 discounted price that you will pay when ordering from us.
113.04 the amount that you will save when you order the part from us, and repair your appliance yourself.
Recommendations:
The technicians Recommend that you perform all appropriate tests before you purchase this Thermostat 279048 from us. If you need help with testing your part please refer to our help guides. Here you will find detailed instructions for performing these tests on the thermostat. If you have any further questions or concerns that you would like to discuss please contact us for further assistance.
Thermostat Part numbers:
FSP279048
279048
FSP279048
279048
- High Limit Thermostat
- Safety Feature
- Stops the dryer from getting too hot
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