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Dryer Thermistor 3976615
Part #3976615
Part Information
Basic Information
- Part Name: Whirlpool Dryer Thermistor
- Manufacturer: Whirlpool
- Category: Dryer Parts
- Primary Function: Monitors and helps regulate the temperature inside the dryer.
Installation & Compatibility
- Compatible Models: Fits various Whirlpool appliance models; please confirm this part is correct for your model before ordering.
- Installation Difficulty: Medium — Unplug the dryer before installing this part. Wear work gloves to protect your hands.
- Tools Required: Screwdriver, work gloves.
Additional Information
The Whirlpool Dryer Thermistor (part number WP8577274) is an essential component designed to attach to the blower housing of your dryer. Its primary function is to continuously monitor and help regulate the internal temperature of the dryer, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
For detailed installation instructions, you can access the step-by-step guide offered by Sears PartsDirect. Proper handling and installation of this component can help resolve issues related to inconsistent drying performance and temperature regulation failures. Always ensure the dryer is completely powered down before starting the installation process to prevent any electrical hazards.
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Top models using the same part
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Model #YMEDB955FC1 Maytag dryer | YMEDB955FC1 | Bulkhead parts |
Model #YMEDB955FW1 Maytag dryer | YMEDB955FW1 | Bulkhead parts |
Model #LEE9848BQ0 Whirlpool dryer | LEE9848BQ0 | Bulkhead |
Model #LEE9848BQ2 Whirlpool dryer | LEE9848BQ2 | Bulkhead |
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Model #11061633610 Kenmore dryer | 11061633610 | Bulkhead parts |
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Reviews
Would not buy again
Shipping took way longer than estimated. Delayed anticipated repair by a week
Bim de Bow, Ma
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- Ease of Installation
- Easy
- Duration of Installation
- Less than 30 minutes
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Part didn't work
Tried to install part but part didn't have any continuity and did not work. Returned part
KACO, Indiana
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- Ease of Installation
- Very Easy
- Duration of Installation
- 30 minutes - 1 hour
Thermistor restores 21-year old electric dryer!
Replacing the dryer thermistor. The only challenge was getting the lower front panel open
Jerry W, Scottsdale, AZ
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- Ease of Installation
- Very Easy
- Duration of Installation
- Less than 30 minutes
Easy order, easy install over priced
The dryer was blowing cold air. I made a couple measurements on the thermistor and it didn't seem to have the correct resistance. The ordering was easy and so was the install. This appears to have improved my dryers behavior. The price is way too high. The alternatives online were below $10. BUT, the reviews on the alternatives indicated a high failure rate so I chose to go with original parts.
Steve, Frederick,MD
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- Ease of Installation
- Easy
- Duration of Installation
- 30 minutes - 1 hour
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
part easy to install, part shipping questionable
The dryer was not drying properly due to thermistor not always working, replaced thermistor and started heating correctly but also found the vent was partially plugged near roof of house. Also shipping was what I considered questionable the part was shipped in a bubble pack through the mail and got some minor damage from the sorting equipment, with part being a electrical part should have been packaged in a box to help avoid damage.
Silverstreak, Ohio
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- Ease of Installation
- Easy
- Duration of Installation
- 30 minutes - 1 hour
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Thermistor
I had to straighten the contact probes since the item was shipped in a flat mailer and the USPS did their best to destroy it.
Ralph, Long Beach, CA
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- Ease of Installation
- Easy
- Duration of Installation
- Less than 30 minutes
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
WORST PURCHASE EVER
The experts repair dept. prescribed the wrong part, requiring a home visit from a technician who said exactly that. Spent hours on the phone with customer service and was transferred back and forth between 6 different departments, to no satisfaction or resolution.
GMGLEO, South-central PA
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- Ease of Installation
- Difficult
- Duration of Installation
- 1 - 2 hours
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
It was ok to install but a little tight to put in.
I used to work with the Sears HVACR Dept bck in the middle of1996, to the qtr of 1998. I've worked on HVAC, Refrigeration, serviced equipment and have experience on certain appliances like HVAC, Refrigerator/Freezers, some kitchen appliances, so I'm mechanically- inclined to do that kind of kitchen appliance part installation .
Dragon1, Crownsville, MD 21032
Did you find this review helpful?
- Ease of Installation
- Moderate
- Duration of Installation
- 30 minutes - 1 hour
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend