Whirlpool Dryer WED8740DW0 Parts

Dryer thermal fuse. Opens at approximately 196°F (91°C). *If open check for air flow issues like plugged exhaust vent or damaged blower wheel

Dryer idler pulley assembly. Includes bracket and pulley wheel

Dryer drum drive belt, 93 1/2 inches long, 4 ribs 3 grooves. The drive belt is a very long, slender belt that wraps all the way around the dryer drum, around a tension pulley, and then around the drive motor pulley. If the drum will not turn when the dryer is turned on the belt is likely broken.

Dryer thermistor. This thermistor should read approximately 11.9K Ohms of resistance at 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21’ Celsius). If the thermistor is defective, it may prolong or shorten the drying time or cause a fault code. A defective thermistor is not responsible for a dryer not heating.

Dryer high limit thermostat and thermal fuse kit. If the dryer does not heat the most common cause is a blown thermal fuse. Both the thermostat and fuse can be tested to determine if either is defective.352 F fuse. L146.1-44.4c thermostat.

Dryer idler pulley wheel kit. The idler pulley puts tension on the drive belt. If the idler pulley fails to put the proper amount of tension on the belt, the dryer will not spin

Hi-limit thermostat & thermistor assembly on heating element housing, L295-80F Thermistor should read around 50 to 60Kohms at room temperature.

Dryer drum drive motor. Includes pulley for drum belt

Belt switch

Timer knob replaces white knob on some models

Dryer door switch

Dryer heating element

Electronic control board

Console

Console