279769, 279816, SET197 Dryer Thermostat and Fuse Kits

Whirlpool (and Sears Kenmore) electric dryers usually have a high limit thermostat and a thermal fuse on the aluminum element housing. Three kits (279769, 279816 and SET197) account for almost every Whirlpool built dryer in operation today.  Here’s how to tell which one you need. If your dryer uses a 3387747  or 4391960 heating element …

Whirlpool Dryer Fuse 3392519

This little, plastic dryer fuse may seem small and insignificant, but when it blows you’ll know! It will shut everything down. This 3392519 fuse was used on many Whirlpool and Sears/Kenmore dryers. It has 3/16″ terminals and it is roughly 1 inch in length.  You should be able to find it near the plastic blower …