{"id":17069,"date":"2020-05-22T08:11:14","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T13:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appliancemasters.com\/economy\/product\/erp-279816\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T12:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T17:40:10","slug":"erp-279816","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/appliancemasters.com\/economy\/product\/erp-279816\/","title":{"rendered":"Exact 279816 Dryer Thermal Fuse Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>279816<\/strong> <strong>Dryer Thermal Cut-Off Kit<\/strong> used in various Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, KitchenAid, Maytag, Estate, Inglis, Crosley, Amana, Admiral, and Magic Chef dryer models. Here are some key features:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"relative list-outside marker:text-foreground-750 dark:marker:text-foreground-600 flex flex-col ms-4 px-1\">\n<li><strong>Components<\/strong>: Includes a thermal cut-off fuse, high-limit thermostat, screws, and wiring set (jumper wire and extra terminals).<\/li>\n<li class=\"ps-2\"><strong>Function<\/strong>: Prevents the dryer from overheating if the high-limit thermostat fails.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ps-2\"><strong>Installation<\/strong>: Requires removing the back panel of the dryer and replacing the old components with the new ones. It&#8217;s recommended to have this done by a qualified technician for safety.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ps-2\"><strong>Price<\/strong>: Typically around $21.93 to $55.93, depending on the supplier<\/li>\n<li class=\"ps-2\">Will Replace n197, set197, 3977393, APN279816, ER279816, SET194, ASIN: B00DNCJQF2,3399848, AP3094244<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Exact Fit 279816 Dryer Thermal Fuse Kit \/ 3977393<\/strong> Thermal Fuse Reference OEM Whirlpool UPC 840993015656.<\/strong><br \/>\nDIY Electric Clothes Dryer does not heat? It could be the thermal fuse, could be the cycling thermostat or thermister, could be the timer or computer board, could be the motor switch, could be an electrical problem in the house not providing 250 vac., or could be some unforeseen occurrence. When the thermal fuse goes out it is an indication the air flow is reduced. The Lint Filter and\/or the Exhaust Vent Tubing are the nominal reason this part would burn out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":21962,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[90],"product_cat":[982],"product_tag":[2039,288,422,1216,2032,1125,228],"class_list":["post-17069","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-erp","product_cat-clothes-dryer-parts-accessories","product_tag-2039","product_tag-dryer-thermal-fuse","product_tag-fits-some-whirlpool","product_tag-high-limit","product_tag-location-jackson-ms","product_tag-thermal-fuse-kit","product_tag-thermostat","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.4 (Yoast SEO v28.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Exact 279816 Dryer Thermal Fuse Kit Aftermarket Appliance Parts at Appliance Masters<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Exact Fit 279816 Dryer Thermal Fuse Kit \/ 3977393 Thermal Fuse Reference OEM Whirlpool UPC 840993015656. 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