Thermostat Parts

The Whirlpool Dryer Cycling Thermostat WP3387134, rated at L155-25, regulates the temperature within your dryer. Signs that the thermostat needs replacement include inconsistent drying temperatures or the dryer running excessively hot. The WP3387134 is compatible with various dryer models.

Dryer high-limit thermostat, L250-80, with terminal extension arm. This thermostat should be closed for continuity at room temperature and opens at around 250 degrees Fahrenheit. If the dryer won't heat, the high-limit thermostat might be defective.

High-limit thermostat kit. Contains hi limit thermostat and thermal cut out fuse. If the dryer overheats, the high-limit thermostat cuts off power to the dryer. If the dryer won't heat, the high-limit thermostat may have blown. This part has been updated by the manufacturer and may look different.

Air damper assembly

Thermostat and thermistor kit. The thermostat has reset button in center that will trip due to poor air flow such as a clogged exhaust vent.

High limit thermostat at blower housing

Refrigerator/freezer temperature control thermostat. Temperature issues can be caused by this thermostat.

Refrigerator defrost thermostat kit. The defrost thermostat monitors the temperature of the evaporator coils. When the coils drop below a set temperature, the thermostat allows power to go to the defrost heater. If the defrost thermostat is defective, the refrigerator will not defrost.

Refrigerator defrost thermostat. The thermostat clips onto the evaporator. If the refrigerator does not defrost both the thermostat and heater can be tested to determine which part is at fault.

Thermostat, hi-limit

Dryer high-limit thermostat, L260-70F. If the dryer overheats, this high-limit thermostat will cut off the power to the heating element. If the high-limit thermostat has blown, the dryer won't heat.

Cycling thermostat, with internal-bias heater L155-25F

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

Refrigerator/freezer defrost thermostat located on the evaporator coil

Temperature control