279973 Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Fuse Kit Replacement part by Blue Stars - Exact Fit for Whirlpool & Ken

Product Description

SPECIFICATIONS
The 279973 Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Fuse Kit Replacement part is also known as Thermal Cut-Off kit. The thermostat acts as a safety mechanism that keeps the dryer from overheating and the fuse is like a backup system - it's set to trip at a higher temperature than the thermostat. Once it trips, it has to be replaced.

Replaces part numbers: 279973VP, 3391913, 3404151, 3404152, 3977395, 8318314, 897710, AP3094323

Works with most top name brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid, Inglis.

Fixes the following symptoms:
No heat or not enough heat.
Will Not Start.
Too hot.
Shuts off too soon.
Takes too long to dry.

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Features

• IMPORTANT NOTE: Please carefully check the size and part number of your old parts before purchasing. Use "Ctrl + F" on desktop or the "Find in Page" function (via Rufus) on mobile to quickly check your compatible model. You can send us your appliance model number, we can help you confirm if it fits or not!
• PART NUMBER: Package includes 1x 279973 Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Fuse Kit, including a High Limit Thermostat and a Thermal Fuse. It protects the dryer from overheating (the fuse is like a fail-safe system - it trips at a higher temp than the thermostat). This Kit replaces part numbers: 279973, 279973VP, 3391913, 3404151, 3404152, 3977395, 8318314, 897710, AH334387, AP3094323, EA334387, EAP334387, PD00002626, PS334387.
• WIDE COMPATIBILITY: Compatible with specific dryer models of top-name brands (Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Amana, Inglis): [Kenmore] - 110.C85081400, 110.C85087400, 110.C85088400, 110.C85089400, 110.C87561601, 110.C87562601, 110.C87566601, 110.C87571601, 110.C87572601, 110.C87576601, 11060182000, 11061062000, etc. [Whirlpool] - 3CSP2760BW0, 3CSP2760BN0, 4GWED5500YW0, 4GWED5500YW1, 4GWED5500YW2, 4GWED5500YW3, etc. [Amana] - 4KAED4900BW0, 4KAED4900BW1, 4KMEDC100BQ0, 4GMEDX500YW2, 4GMEDX500YW0, etc.
• SUPERIOR QUALITY: The 279973 Thermal Cut-Off Fuse Kit is made of high-grade materials and are highly responsive to overheating. This dual-component design ensures your electric dryer receives complete thermal protection. This part fixes the following symptoms: No heat or insufficient heat | Too hot | Dryer takes too long to dry | Won't start | The timer does not advance | Shuts off too soon | Won't shut off | Will not tumble | Touchpad does not respond.
• 100% LIFETIME PROTECTION: Enjoy reliable performance with our lifetime protection, ensuring that your product will always be covered for any defects or issues that may arise.

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