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Dryer Thermostat Whirlpool 279052
Dryer Thermostat - high limit heat sensor
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Product Specification
Tempature
Max250-4
Volts
Max240
General
Part #279052 (279052)
Dimensions (L/W/H)3x3x3
Weight1 lbs
MSRP$36.90
BrandFsp

Dryer Thermostat Whirlpool 279052

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This Thermostat 279080 is a high limit heat sensor. The purpose is to automatically shut the heating element off due to overheating. This is a safety feature that will not allow the heating element to work if the operating high limit 279052 malfunctions.

Common Problems of Thermostat 279052: The most common problems of the Thermostat 279052 is that the contacts will eventually open and it will not allow the heating element to turn on.

Tools required to change Thermostat 279052:

  • 1/4 inch nut driver
  • 5/16 inch nut driver
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Needle nose pliers
  • Wire Strippers/Cutters
  • Voltage/Ohm Meter

Time required:

The estimated time to replace this part is about 30 minutes.

Recommendations for thermostat 279052:

The technicians recommend that you perform all appropriate tests before you purchase this Thermostat 279052 from us. If you need help with testing your part please refer to our help guides. Here you will find detailed instructions on how to perform these tests. If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to contact us for further assistance.

Part numbers:

FSP279052

279052

Cost of saving When We Provide The Solution for Whirlpool Thermostat 279052

36.99 highest retail value that you will pay for this part.

30.00 at $1.00 a minute on appliance repairman's labor (estimated labor 30 minutes)

80.00 Service Call that the repairman will charge you for coming out.

139.99 highest estimated price to have the appliance serviced by a repairman.

31.95 Discounted price that you will pay when ordering your part from us.

108.04 The amount that you will save by ordering your part from us, and performing the repairs yourself.

  • High Limit Heat Sensor
  • Defective element safety feature
  • Will not allow the heating element to work if the operating thermostat malfunctions.
  • Highest temp of 250 Degrees F.